UK stocks up on positive GDP news, US sees another tech rally, Balfour Beatty shares soar on results and chatter about tie-up between Liontrust and Artemis

“A pick-up in the UK economy and a rally in US tech shares on Wall Street last night helped to sustain the positive momentum on...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 10:17


Keywords revenue rises despite ‘difficult’ 2023 for video game sector

Keywords Studios PLC on Wednesday set out an optimistic outlook and lifted its dividend as it hailed a ‘resilient’ 2023 performance during what was a...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 10:07


TOP NEWS: Hochschild Mining eyes gold output rise as turns to loss

Hochschild Mining PLC on Wednesday reported a swing to an annual loss due to exceptional costs, but it said it aims to ramp up gold...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 10:03


TOP NEWS: Metro Bank to cut jobs as targets further cost savings

Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it returned to profit for the first time in five years as deposits ticked higher and costs declined.

Shares...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 10:00


4imprint plans to take market share on higher annual profit

4imprint Group PLC on Wednesday upped its dividend payout, thanks to higher annual revenue and profit.

The London-based marketer and distributor of promotional products reported that...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 09:54


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Flutter and cuts Entain

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank cuts Entain price target to 1,089 (1,113) pence - ’buy’

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JPMorgan cuts Entain...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 09:25


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 muted but peers in Paris, Frankfurt climb

European stocks were mostly higher early Wednesday, shaking off a robust US inflation reading, though the FTSE 100 was fractionally lower as the pound sat...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 09:00


TOP NEWS: Cheery Balfour Beatty lifts dividend and launches buyback

Construction firm Balfour Beatty PLC on Wednesday launched a new share buyback and predicted a brighter financial future after profit fell in 2023.

Shares in...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 09:00


TOP NEWS: Anglo American rough diamond sales rise as demand recovers

Anglo American PLC on Wednesday said rough diamond sales by De Beers recovered compared to the first sales round of 2024, but they remained weaker...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 08:10


TOP NEWS: UK economy grows 0.2% in January, in line with forecast

The UK economy grew in line with expectations at the start of the year, following a decline to round off 2023, numbers on Wednesday showed.

According...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 07:22


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