Orchard Funding soars as earnings seen significantly above forecasts

Orchard Funding Group PLC shares surged on Friday as it said it expects to exceed current market earnings guidance by over 20%.

Shares in Orchard Funding...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:57


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Hays and PageGroup to ’neutral’

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

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RBC cuts United Utilities to ’sector perform’ (outperform) - price target 1,175 pence...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:48


A peek inside the minds of expert investors and where next for AIM as it turns 30

On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Dan Coatsworth assess recent oil price moves as...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:46


Gulf Keystone Petroleum keeps guidance as Israel-Iran war rages nearby

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd on Friday reported ‘robust local sales demand’ and confirmed its production guidance for 2025.

Gulf Keystone is an oil producer in Kurdistan...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:44


Downing Renewables to be bought by Bagnall in £175 million deal

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC on Friday said it reached an agreement with Bagnall Energy Ltd, its largest shareholder, for its takeover.

Downing is...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:27


Early market roundup: European stocks up; traders remain on edge

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Friday morning, with oil majors giving some ground as the oil price eased following US President Donald Trump’s...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:11


CORRECT: UK retail sales fall by more-than-expected 2.7% in May - ONS

(Correcting UK annual retail sales growth for April.)

UK retail sales declined by more than expected in May, the Office for National Statistics reported on Friday.

UK...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:09


Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks up; traders remain on edge

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Friday morning, with oil majors giving some ground as the oil price eased following US President Donald Trump’s...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:01


Berkeley Group shares fall on profit dip amid leadership reshuffle

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC on Friday reported a dip in annual profit despite broadly flat revenue, but hiked its dividend and set out leadership succession...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 08:46


Gemfields holds up completion of ruby plant construction in Mozambique

Gemfields Group Ltd on Friday said it has delayed the completion of its second ruby plant in Mozambique, citing work permit difficulties, transport hiccups, and...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 08:26


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