Markets calmer after recent sell-off, EasyJet escapes FTSE 100 relegation, Royal Mail in potential Ofcom breakthrough, ASOS sells Topshop stake, Primark reveals soggy sales, Jet2’s visibility clouded

“More stable market conditions were welcome after the recent sell-off, with tentative signs that some investors might be shifting their mindset from panic to a...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:27


Genus keeps dividend unchanged as earnings decline

Genus PLC on Thursday said revenue and profit decreased in its latest year, although it believes market conditions are ‘slowly improving’.

The Basingstoke, England-based animal...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:23


Jet2 hails late summer bookings rush but no annual guidance yet

Jet2 PLC on Thursday said trading is in line with expectations, with the firm hailing ‘late booking momentum’ in the summer season, though it opted...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:13


TOP NEWS: Pace of UK construction sector rebound moderates in August

UK construction companies enjoyed a sustained rebound in activity in August, according to data from S&P Global on Thursday, though the pace of this recovery...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:03


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Sage Group to ’neutral’

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

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FTSE 100

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Stifel raises Barratt Developments price target to 525 (460) pence - ’hold’

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Barclays cuts...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:00


Eurowag revenue jumps double digits in first half while profit wanes

WAG Payment Solutions PLC on Thursday posted mixed financial results for the first half with greater expenses hampering the bottom line despite strong revenue growth.

The...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:56


Alfa Financial Software ups full-year revenue view as demand strong

Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC on Thursday lifted its outlook as it reported demand for its software remains ‘robust’.

Shares in the company rose 4.0%...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:55


TOP NEWS: Vistry sets new £130 million share buyback as profit grows

Vistry Group PLC said on Thursday that it was ‘significantly outperforming’ the traditional housing market, as both profit and house completions grew in the first...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:51


Spectris enhances offering with €134 million Piezocryst acquisition

Spectris PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire an Austrian sensor manufacturer which is expected to deliver synergies and improve the company’s offering...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:49


Bakkavor raises profit and dividend, CFO prepares to depart

Bakkavor Group PLC on Thursday said it has upgraded the full-year outlook after a ‘strong first half’, and that Chief Financial Officer Ben Waldron will...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 09:44


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