Rio Tinto cuts dividend as profit slips on iron trading slowdown

Rio Tinto PLC on Wednesday cut interim dividends after posting its lowest first-half profit in five years.

The London-based mining firm focused on Australia reported...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:16


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Croda; Peel Hunt cuts Ferrexpo

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank cuts Croda price target to 3,000 (3,400) pence - ’hold’

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Jefferies cuts...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 10:10


Sage backs outlook as Sage Business Cloud demand supports sales growth

Sage Group PLC on Wednesday reiterated annual guidance with revenue growth aided by increased sales of its business cloud product.

The Newcastle upon Tyne-based accountancy software...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 09:38


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 struggles as miners, housebuilders fall

The FTSE 100 kicked off Wednesday in the red, as earnings from the likes of HSBC, Rio Tinto and Taylor Wimpey failed to impress.

Elsewhere,...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 09:30


BAE Systems lifts dividend and raises guidance after strong first half

BAE Systems PLC on Wednesday delivered a ‘robust’ set of results after a strong operational performance in the first half with double-digit percentage sales growth...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 09:21


GSK eyes top-end annual results as second quarter beats expectations

GSK said it expects annual sales growth at the top end of its outlook range, after ‘another quarter of excellent performance’ saw revenue and profit...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 09:01


Glencore posts mixed interim production, raises marketing guidance

Glencore PLC on Wednesday reported mixed production for the first half of 2025, and raised its marketing guidance after selling subsidiary Viterra Ltd earlier this...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 08:56


Helping women's careers with Smart Works

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss common financial changes in the summer months with both of them...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 08:12


IN BRIEF: Forterra share surge 11% as ups dividend and raises guidance

Forterra PLC - Northampton, England-based clay and concrete product manufacturer - Reports increased revenue and adjusted earnings for the first half of the year, with...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 06:59


HSBC announces $3 billion buyback as first half profit slumps 27%

HSBC Holdings PLC on Wednesday maintained its dividend and announced a new share buyback programme despite reporting a sharp drop in first half profit, as...

Wed, 30/07/2025 - 06:22


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