IN BRIEF: Morgan Sindall Chair Michael Findlay to retire in July

Morgan Sindall Group PLC - London-based construction group - Says Chair Michael Findlay will retire on July 28 after nine years in post. Peter Harrison...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:11


IDS quarterly revenue increases as Royal Mail provides Christmas boost

International Distribution Services PLC on Wednesday said it expects Royal Mail to return to profitability this financial year as its takeover deal presses ahead.

London-based...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 10:10


Serco wins $247 million contract to support US army training

Serco Group PLC on Wednesday said it has been awarded a US defence contract, for up to $247 million.

Serco is an government services outsourcing...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 09:49


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA cuts Unite Group but Goldman says ’buy’

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank Research raises Persimmon to ’buy’ (hold)

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RBC raises Persimmon price target...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 09:35


Hays warns on profit as fees drop in challenging recruitment market

Hays PLC on Tuesday issued a profit warning as it reported a significant drop in net fees for the second quarter of its financial year,...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 09:34


Fortress Investment raises offer in final bid for Loungers

Loungers PLC on Wednesday recommended a final increased offer for takeover by Fortress Investment Group LLC.

The New York-based investment manager has proposed to buy...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 09:28


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 outperforms European peers as CPI slows

The FTSE 100 opened comfortably higher on Wednesday morning, easily beating its peers in Paris and Frankfurt, as UK consumer price inflation decelerated in December,...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 09:02


LondonMetric sells off 10 UK properties for £74 million

LondonMetric Property PLC on Wednesday said it sold a number of non-core assets across the UK, as it looks to invest in higher-quality properties.

The...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 08:58


Shares in Currys jump on brighter profit outlook, restored dividend

Currys PLC on Wednesday announced plans to restore dividend payments as it guided annual profit to be above market expectations.

The London-based electricals retailer expects...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 08:55


IN BRIEF: Diploma backs full-year guidance following ‘strong’ quarter

Diploma PLC - London-based supplier of specialised technical products and services - Reports a positive start to financial 2025 ahead of its annual general meeting...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 08:48


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