IN BRIEF: Experian Chair Mike Rogers to leave after 7 years in post

Experian PLC - Dublin-based consumer credit checking - Chair Mike Rogers will leave the board at Experian’s annual general meeting on July 22, having completed...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 09:57


Computacenter boosts US and Indian operations with AgreeYa purchase

Computacenter PLC on Thursday announced the acquisition of AgreeYa Solutions Inc for an enterprise value of up to $120 million.

Folsom, California-based AgreeYa Solutions is...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 09:37


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank Research says ’sell’ Antofagasta

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

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Berenberg raises BT Group price target to 250 (240) pence - ’buy’

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Jefferies raises...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 09:30


Profit downgrades seen at Greggs as 2026 guidance misses expectations

Greggs PLC on Thursday said market conditions remain challenging as it provided guidance for 2026 below current market consensus.

The Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based bakery chain said total...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 09:25


Marks & Spencer has ‘record’ Christmas as food sales offset clothing

Marks & Spencer Group PLC on Thursday reported increased sales in its financial third quarter, which included the Christmas period, as strong food sales made...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 09:25


Early market roundup: FTSE down as AB Foods, Tesco and Shell sour mood

London stocks opened lower on Thursday, with disappointing updates from heavyweights such as AB Foods, Tesco and Shell weighing on sentiment, while UK house prices...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 09:09


AB Foods issues profit warning amid weak Primark, mixed food trading

Associated British Foods PLC on Thursday issued a profit warning amid a challenging start to the financial year at Primark and mixed trading in its...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:59


Shell forecasts mostly steady fourth-quarter production

Shell PLC on Thursday said it expects to report stable or increasing production figures for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Shares in Shell were 2.0% lower...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:47


UPDATE: UK CMA moves AB Foods buy of Hovis bread to in-depth probe

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Thursday said it has moved its review of the acquisition of Hovis Group Ltd by Associated British Foods...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:39


Tesco tightens guidance but third quarter sales fall short of forecast

Tesco PLC on Thursday said it expects to deliver profit at the upper end of previous guidance although quarterly sales fell short of expectations weighed...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:23


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