TOP NEWS: UK service sector revival continues into February

The UK service sector continued to grow in February, but at a slower rate, according to new data on Tuesday.

The S&P Global UK services business...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 09:53


TOP NEWS: Intertek chases margin target and pledges increased payout

Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday predicted a robust performance in 2024 as it flagged an improved dividend policy alongside a modest rise in annual pretax...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 09:34


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: SIG falls as swings to annual loss

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Reach PLC, up 13% at 67.40 pence, 12-month...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 09:34


Ireland service and manufacturing sectors both surge in February

Ireland’s service sector saw robust growth last month, which combined with an improvement in manufacturing gave the country’s private sector a big boost, according to...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 09:05


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks open a mixed bag ahead of busy day of data

Stock prices in London were mainly down on Tuesday, ahead of a handful of data readings, and the UK Spring Budget on Wednesday.

The FTSE 100...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 09:02


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Bank of Ireland to ’equal weight’

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

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan raises Howden Joinery target to 680 (670) pence - ’neutral’

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Goldman Sachs cuts Rightmove price...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 08:57


TOP NEWS: Spirent snapped up by US firm Viavi in £1.01 billion deal

Spirent Communications PLC on Tuesday agreed a £1.01 billion takeover by Viavi Solutions Inc.

The Crawley, England-based automated test and assurance solutions provider said the all-cash...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 08:47


UK, EU eye customs deal on Channel migrants crossings

A grouping of northern European countries on Monday agreed to work on a new ‘customs partnership’ to disrupt the supply of small boats used to...

Tue, 05/03/2024 - 06:18


Tetragon Financial raises dividend as awaits easing interest rates

Tetragon Financial Group Ltd on Monday cited high interest rates as it announced a net asset value total return that was lower than that of...

Mon, 04/03/2024 - 21:21


IN BRIEF: Pensana touts sound progress for Longonjo project

Pensana PLC - magnet metal exploration company, whose subsidiary Ozango Minerais SA owns 100% of the Longonjo rare earth project in western Angola - Updating...

Mon, 04/03/2024 - 21:13


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