TOP NEWS: Centrica swings to profit and revenue rises on lower costs

Centrica PLC on Thursday reported a strong first half as it swung to a profit and saw revenue jump.

The Windsor, England-based owner of British Gas...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:58


FTSE 100 higher, Barclays disappoints, Centrica profit soars, too early to see Barbie film effect on Mattel sales and National Express in reverse after name change

“The FTSE 100 shrugged off a weak showing from index heavyweight Shell to trade higher as the narrative of the rate hiking cycle being close...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:57


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Global Auto ups takeover offer for Lookers

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Lookers PLC, up 26% at 123.6 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:52


UK car production up about 12% in first half of year

Car production rose 11.7% in the first half of the year as supply shortages eased, new figures show.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders said...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:38


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shore Capital cuts AO World to ’sell’

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays cuts Reckitt Benckiser price target to 7,700 (8,400) pence - ’overweight’

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Deutsche Bank cuts...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:38


TOP NEWS: Barclays ‘very confident’ for 2023 after strong first half

Barclays PLC on Thursday said it showed ‘stability and strength’ in the recent half year with higher return on equity and an increased dividend, and...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:35


TOP NEWS: Relx ups dividend as good momentum sees interim profit rise

Relx PLC on Thursday touted its ‘long-term growth trajectory’, as a recovery in face-to-face activities helped contribute to an uptick in earnings and revenue over...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:31


TOP NEWS: Frasers Group delivers ‘record results’; annual profit surge

Frasers Group PLC on Thursday reported ‘record results’ with a surge in pretax profit and a revenue rise in its financial year, following several key...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:30


TOP NEWS: St James’s Place gets slower inflows amid pressure on savers

St James’s Place PLC on Thursday said it swung back to profit in the first half of 2023, but both gross and net inflows declined...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:22


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise amid mixed company results

Stocks in London opened higher in London on Thursday amid a plethora of earnings from big companies and after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate...

Thu, 27/07/2023 - 09:02


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