TOP NEWS: Rolls-Royce backs outlook as transformation continues apace

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC on Thursday said it made a strong start to 2024, despite continued industry-wide supply chain challenges as it continues its transformation with...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:57


TOP NEWS: UK manufacturing sector returns to growth in May

The UK manufacturing sector returned to growth in May, flash purchasing managers’ index survey results showed on Thursday.

The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global flash UK...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:52


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Unilever to ’overweight’

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan raises Unilever to ’overweight’ (underweight) - price target 5,100 (3,600) pence

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JPMorgan places...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:47


TOP NEWS: National Grid sets £7 billion fund raise to power growth

National Grid PLC on Thursday launched a £7.0 billion rights issue to support plans for £60 billion of investment in UK and US energy infrastructure.

The...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:34


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 down; investors react to UK election news

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 dragged down by National Grid after it announced a £60 billion investment.

The FTSE...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:12


Nationwide annual profit falls ahead of takeover of Virgin Money UK

Nationwide Building Society on Thursday reported lower earnings over the past year but said it handed out a record amount of cash to its members.

The...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 09:08


TOP NEWS: Anglo American diamond sales slump ahead of De Beers split

Anglo American PLC on Thursday said rough diamond sales by De Beers weakened due to seasonally slower second quarter and a quieter period of trading...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 08:54


Tharisa cites depressed platinum price for slump in interim profit

Tharisa PLC on Thursday blamed depressed prices of platinum group metals for a sharp drop in interim profit and lower dividend.

The Cyprus-headquartered platinum miner...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 08:15


TOP NEWS: Investec annual profit dips as interest costs take toll

Investec PLC and Ltd on Thursday reported a slight drop in annual profit as interest expense mounted, outshining increased client activity and expanding loan book....

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 08:12


Has Auto Trader got gas in the tank for upgrades?

It has been a fair while since investors last heard from Auto Trader (AUTO), the UK’s biggest digital automotive marketplace that allows users to buy...

Thu, 23/05/2024 - 00:00


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