UK construction activity falls fastest for over five years in October

UK construction activity fell at the fastest pace for over five years in October, in the longest period of continuous decline since the global financial...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:45


BT job cuts continue as ups dividend despite interim profit fall

BT Group PLC on Thursday announced a higher dividend as profit and revenue fell due to losing customers to competitors in its first financial half,...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:44


Howden Joinery backs outlook amid broad-based kitchen sales growth

Howden Joinery Group PLC on Thursday said it remains on track and expects to deliver pretax profit in line with current market expectations, despite a...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:42


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel raises HgCapital Trust to ’buy’

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

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LBBW raises BP price target to 470 (430) pence - ’hold’

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Jefferies raises Unilever...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:34


What would a change in income tax cost you?

The Budget is coming at the end of this month and we’ve had the clearest sign yet that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking to increase...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:24


Process Automation growth drives ‘excellent’ third quarter at IMI

IMI PLC on Thursday reiterated full-year guidance and said it was on track to deliver a fourth consecutive year of mid-single digit organic revenue growth.

In...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:22


Early market roundup: Stocks little moved ahead of UK construction PMI

Stock prices in London were steady on Thursday morning amid a slew of earnings and trading updates from large-cap and smaller-cap companies, just ahead of...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:13


Sainsbury strengthens profit guidance amid ‘highly competitive’ market

J Sainsbury PLC on Thursday said its momentum gives ‘real confidence’ heading into Christmas after serving up profit and sales growth in the first half.

The...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:08


Diageo cuts outlook amid soft North America and weak China performance

Diageo PLC on Thursday lowered full-year guidance amid sluggish sales held back by weak contributions in North America and China.

London-based Diageo, which owns Smirnoff vodka,...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 08:56


Smith & Nephew shares fall as third quarter sales miss consensus

Smith & Nephew PLC on Thursday raised its annual free cash flow outlook, but shares slumped as third quarter revenue fell short of consensus.

The...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 08:51


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