Ibstock slashes dividend as profit plummets 60% amid slow home sales

Ibstock PLC on Wednesday reported a significant slump in financial performance during the first half of the year, although management remains confident the company will...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:40


TOP NEWS: Coca-Cola HBC ups guidance as profit hit by Gaza conflict

Coca-Cola HBC AG on Wednesday cited ongoing volatility amid a profit decline but said it was optimistic in its outlook as it upgraded its guidance....

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:30


FTSE 100 higher with US and Asian stocks in recovery mode, Novo Nordisk hit by supply issues and competition, Glencore sticks with coal, Legal & General lifts dividend and WPP cuts guidance

“The FTSE 100 took succour from a continued recovery in Asian and US stocks overnight to trade appreciably higher on Wednesday morning,” says AJ Bell...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:17


Goodwin raises dividend; delivers full-year growth and cuts debt

Goodwin PLC on Wednesday said efforts to expand into new markets have successfully delivered strong full-year growth leading the company to lift its dividend.

The Stoke-on-Trent-based...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:13


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Capita shares up; Tullow Oil revenue slips

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Capita PLC, up 5.5% at 17.23 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:58


IN BRIEF: Rightmove promotes commercial finance head Hook to CFO

Rightmove PLC - Milton Keynes, England-based online property portal - Promotes Ruaridh Hook to chief financial officer, including a board seat, starting September 15. Hook...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:57


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel cuts Great Portland, raises Hammerson

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays cuts DS Smith to ’equal weight’ (overweight) - price target 435 (420)...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:40


TOP NEWS: WPP agrees to sell FGS Global stake; downgrades guidance

WPP PLC on Wednesday said it agreed to sell its stake in FGS Global, as it reported broadly flat revenue but successful cost containment in...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:34


LONDON MARKET OPEN: London green as UK house prices jump in July

Stock prices in London were in the green on Wednesday morning amid news that UK house prices climbed in the month of July, with shares...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:23


UK police braced for planned unrest by ‘hateful and divisive’ groups

Police in the UK remain braced for planned unrest by ‘hateful and divisive groups’ as they monitor reports of at least 30 possible gatherings and...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 08:57


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