Grainger backs outlook amid high occupancy and rental income growth

Grainger PLC on Thursday boosted its dividend as it said it is on track to meet targets after reporting mixed first half results.

The Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England-based...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:53


Shaftesbury Capital optimistic on sustained rental demand in 2026

Shaftesbury Capital PLC on Thursday hailed a positive start to 2026 in a trading statement before its annual general meeting.

The real estate investment trust...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:39


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: LBBW raises Shell; DZ Bank cuts Vodafone

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

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FTSE 100

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LBBW raises Shell to ’buy’ (hold) - price target 3,450 (2,900) pence

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DZ Bank...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:32


ITV says Studios revenue up as talks continue for TV unit sale to Sky

ITV PLC on Thursday said it remains in ‘active’ talks for a possible sale of its Media & Entertainment to Comcast Corp-owned Sky, as it...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:30


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 flat as UK GDP grows on-month in March

Stock prices in London were mixed on Thursday morning amid uncertainty regarding the future of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer; meanwhile the UK economy unexpectedly...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:25


Rayner ‘cleared over tax affairs’ amid uncertainty over UK PM’s future

Angela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:21


Shawbrook retains full-year outlook as grows loan book and deposits

Shawbrook Group PLC on Thursday said its first quarter performance was ‘strong’ and asset quality ‘robust’ as it reported growth in its loan book and...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:20


Premier Foods profit beats expectations and raises dividend

Premier Foods PLC on Thursday raised is dividend and announced higher than expected annual profit.

St Albans, Hertfordshire-based Premier Foods is a maker of branded...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:20


Watches of Switzerland hails US ‘engine of growth’ as sales surge

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC on Thursday said adjusted full-year earnings will be ahead of forecast amid a strong US performance and buoyant demand for...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:08


Land Securities eyes growth as rents climb at fastest for 20 years

Land Securities Group PLC on Thursday said rents are growing at the fastest pace in nearly two decades as it reported lower profit for the...

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 09:00


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