TOP NEWS: BT profit sags as sales offset cost control progress

BT Group PLC on Thursday touted progress in its fibre roll-out, but said legacy issues and pressures in its Business and Consumer units meant revenue...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:49


Hammerson loss worsens in first half after Value Retail impairment

Hammerson PLC on Thursday reported a heavy loss in the first half of 2024 after taking an impairment charge following the sale of its stake...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:43


TOP NEWS: Airtel Africa stays upbeat despite FX drag on first quarter

Airtel Africa PLC on Thursday announced that it retains its ‘momentum’ despite a significant decrease in revenue in its first financial quarter.

Airtel Africa is...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:34


TOP NEWS: Upbeat Relx hails cost control as posts profit increase

Relx PLC on Thursday predicted further earnings growth as it said improved margins helped drive an increase in first half profit.

Chief Executive Officer Erik...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:21


Markets weak after US tech sell-off, Centrica profit ‘normalises’, ITV’s Euros boost wasn’t enough, Nissan slumps and Anglo American announces further UK mine write-down

“Wednesday’s big slump in tech stocks saw US indices endure their worst session since 2022,” says AJ Bell Investment Analyst Dan Coatsworth.

“The weakness...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:16


TOP NEWS: Unilever progresses ambitions with half-year sales growth

Unilever PLC on Thursday said turnover and profit both increased in its latest half year, and declared a higher quarterly dividend.

The London-based consumer goods...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:15


ITV shares take hit as cuts annual revenue guidance for production arm

ITV PLC shares fell on Thursday after it reported an increase in half-year profit, though it cut revenue guidance in its Studios arm.

Shares in...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:12


TOP NEWS: Rentokil shares fall as lowers annual guidance

Rentokil Initial PLC shares fell on Thursday, with a higher dividend failing to get shareholders excited.

Shares in Rentokil were down 5.6% to 447.00 pence each...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:05


TOP NEWS: Lloyds Banking Group boosts dividend despite sales drop

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Thursday said it remained on track to hit its annual targets, despite a subdued first half which saw revenue and...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 10:00


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays and Berenberg cut Ascential

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

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FTSE 100

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Goldman Sachs raises Rentokil Initial price target to 570 (550) pence - ’neutral’

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UBS...

Thu, 25/07/2024 - 09:39


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