UK service sector ekes out growth amid sharpest job cuts in four years

The UK service sector recorded only marginal growth in February, as rising output masked the steepest decline in new work since November 2022 and the...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 09:55


You don’t need to be rich to invest in an ISA

It’s wrong to think you need to be rich to invest. While the idea of investing is often associated with someone showing off their collection...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 09:50


Daily market update: Games Workshop, Adidas, CrowdStrike

“European and Asian markets were on the front foot on Wednesday amid hopes that Donald Trump might partially wind back tariffs if deals could be...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 09:44


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane BNP cuts NatWest, raises Barclays

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

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HSBC cuts Haleon to ’hold’ - price target 420 pence

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Goldman Sachs raises Intertek...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 09:30


Breedon extends US presence with Lionmark deal as earnings beat hopes

Breedon Group PLC on Wednesday delivered annual earnings ahead of consensus and announced an acquisition which it said will more than double its US revenue.

In...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 09:16


Early market roundup: Blue chip stocks up in Europe on PMI-heavy day

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened mostly in the green on Wednesday, amid a slew of purchasing managers indices data, as investors await...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 09:08


Severn Trent eyes £300 million outperformance in new investment plan

Severn Trent PLC outlined long-term investment plans at a capital markets day on Wednesday, setting out strategies for infrastructure upgrades, efficiency improvements, and regulatory outperformance.

The...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 08:58


Accelerating Action on International Women's Day

On this special episode of the podcast which coincides with International Women’s Day 2025, Danni and Laura talk through our new research which sheds light...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 08:32


Games Workshop expects annual profit to be ahead of expectations

Shares in Games Workshop Group PLC jumped early Wednesday after it reported a strong start to trading in 2025.

The Nottingham, England-based company manufactures miniature wargames...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 08:29


Old Mutual predicts ‘solid’ financial performance for 2024

Old Mutual Ltd said on Wednesday it expects to deliver ‘solid’ performance for 2024, though loss on the disposal of subsidiaries and an impairment charge...

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 08:12


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