Schroder Japan Trust outperforms benchmark in ‘solid’ interim trading

Schroder Japan Trust PLC on Thursday drew attention to elevated levels of uncertainty in the market, but expressed optimism around Japanese equities, as it posted...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 11:02


Animalcare Group agrees £235 million bid from Charterhouse Capital

Animalcare Group PLC on Thursday accepted a £235.2 million takeover approach from Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.

Shareholders in the York, England-based veterinary services and pharmaceuticals firm...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 10:13


Bank won’t rush into moving rates despite ‘big energy shock’ - Bailey

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned the global economy is set for a ‘very big energy shock’ that will lead to surging inflation,...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 10:06


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises BP; Berenberg cuts Antofagasta

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays cuts Barratt Redrow price target to 482 (490) pence - ’overweight’

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UBS cuts...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:55


Mitie hails annual sales growth, looks to grow data centre offering

Mitie Group PLC on Thursday hailed sales growth in financial 2026, alongside announcing two acquisitions which it sees boosting its role in the data centre...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:49


easyJet warns of larger than expected loss from higher fuel costs

easyJet PLC on Thursday said it expects a wider first-half loss, impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and competition in some markets.

The Luton,...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:40


Hays expects near-term trading to remain challenging as net fees slump

Hays PLC on Thursday said net fees remained under pressure in the first three months of the year although the downturn was a touch better...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:31


Beauty Tech expects 2026 profit beat as performance tops pre-IPO view

Beauty Tech Group PLC on Thursday reported a surge in profit during a ‘transformational year’, and expects an outcome ahead of expectations for 2026.

Pretax...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:20


Early market roundup: Shares higher as UK GDP in February outperforms

Stock prices in London were higher on Thursday morning after figures showed that the UK’s economy climbed more than anticipated on-month in February; meanwhile Tesco...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:14


LondonMetric eyes dividend increase as net rental income climbs

LondonMetric Property PLC on Thursday reported a strong portfolio performance and asset activity amid net rental income growth and a planned higher dividend.

The London-based real...

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 09:05


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