Coca-Cola HBC guides to top-end annual sales after strong first half

Shares in Coca-Cola HBC AG on Wednesday fell sharply despite strong first half profit and sales growth with the lack of a guidance upgrade a...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 10:17


Coca-Cola Europacific Partners slumps as cuts revenue outlook

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC on Wednesday cut its annual revenue guidance despite a ‘solid’ first half for the soft drink bottler.

The company, which operates...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:59


UK construction activity shrinks at worst rate in over 5 years in July

The pace of decline in the UK’s construction sector unexpectedly sped up in July, survey results from S&P Global showed on Wednesday.

The UK construction purchasing...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:53


Hiscox shares buoyed by increased share buyback and profit beat

Shares in Hiscox Ltd on Wednesday rose as it announced better-than-expected first-half profit and increased its share buyback by $100 million.

In response, shares in the...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:36


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Fresnillo and BP get price target upgrades

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

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FTSE 100

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Jefferies raises IMI price target to 2,500 (2,490) pence - ’buy’

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Bernstein cuts Diageo...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:29


Legal & General growth driven by rising pension risk transfer demand

Legal & General Group PLC on Wednesday reported core operating profit above expectations, driven by a surge in its UK pension business.

The London-based life...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:16


Early market roundup: European stocks up as tariff concerns remain

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Wednesday morning, after Asian stocks closed higher, as investors await UK construction purchasing managers’ index data.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:11


IN BRIEF: Sirius Real Estate buys two business parks in UK and Germany

Sirius Real Estate Ltd - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Acquires a business park in Dresden, Germany for €23.4 million and one in Bedford,...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:11


Strong net inflows and positive markets boost Quilter interim profit

Quilter PLC on Wednesday posted a ‘solid’ interim financial performance, driven largely by strong net inflows and positive markets.

The London-based wealth manager said attributable...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 08:45


Glencore interim loss worsens amid mounting costs and low coal prices

Glencore PLC on Wednesday revealed a wider interim loss, as the miner and commodities trader battled against rising costs, while grappling with weaker coal prices...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 08:37


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