Workspace raises dividend as loss widens but rental income rises 8%

Workspace Group PLC on Wednesday said the company continues to dispose of non-core assets amid falling property valuations.

The London-based owner and operator of flexible work...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 10:04


Sales of new electric cars in UK outperform market

Sales of pure battery electric new cars outperformed the market last month, new figures show.

Some 26,031 of the vehicles were registered in May, up 6.2%...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:55


WH Smith says trading momentum continues across travel businesses

WH Smith PLC on Wednesday remained confident of delivering full-year results in line with expectations as growth in its travel business offset a drop in...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:53


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg raises Taylor Wimpey to ’buy’

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

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Deutsche Bank raises Rio Tinto price target to 6,200 (6,000) pence - ’buy’

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Deutsche...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:52


FTSE 100 higher ahead of ECB meeting, TikTok hit by cyber-attack, B&M, WH Smith and Inditex updates inject positivity into the retail sector and Centrica sees profits in line despite ‘normalised’ energy market

“The FTSE 100 moved higher on Wednesday with a broad spread of companies across multiple sectors enjoying solid gains,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:41


AstraZeneca completes $2.4 billion Fusion Pharmaceuticals purchase

AstraZeneca PLC on Wednesday said it successfully completed the acquisition of Boston, Massachusetts-based Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The Cambridge, England-based pharmaceutical company back in March had announced...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:27


TOP NEWS: Centrica trading in line; profit weighted to first half

Centrica PLC on Wednesday said performance so far this year has been in line with expectations against the backdrop of a more ‘normalised’ external environment.

In...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:19


TOP NEWS: B&M European Value Retail plans more stores as profit climbs

B&M European Value Retail SA on Wednesday said it was ‘well set’ for the years ahead as it reported healthy increases in sales and profit.

In...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:14


TOP NEWS: Ninety One clips dividend despite modest rise in 2024 profit

Ninety One PLC and Ltd on Wednesday cut its dividend as the money manager grappled with net outflows amid tough market conditions, but annual profit...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 09:03


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE rises as general election campaigns heat up

Stock prices in London were in the green on Wednesday morning, despite its peers in Paris and Frankfurt falling, ahead of a slew of data...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 08:48


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