React says margins improving following targeted contract wins

Specialist cleaning group React said its margins had improved since the end of its last financial year through September.

Margins and operational efficiency had continued...

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:58


Symphony Environmental technology gets US regulatory nod

Biodegradable plastics company Symphony Environmental Technologies said its antimicrobial product for use in polyethylene film for wrapping bread had gained US regulatory approval.

The company...

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:55


Nichols profit up 2.1% after strong overseas sales

Soft drinks group Nichols reported a 2.1% rise in annual profit, buoyed by strong sales growth in the Middle East.

Pre-tax profit for the year...

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:52


Capital & Counties swings to loss on property portfolio value decline, higher rental expenses

Property company Capital & Counties Properties swung to a loss as higher rental expenses and a decline in its property portfolio offset income growth....

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:51


Broker Forecast - Goldman Sachs issues a broker note on Diageo PLC

Goldman Sachs today initiates coverage of Diageo PLC (LON:DGE) with a buy investment rating and price target of 3600p.

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Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:50


Broker Forecast - finnCap issues a broker note on Avingtrans PLC

finnCap today reaffirms its corporate investment rating on Avingtrans PLC (LON:AVG) and raised its price target to 315p (from 300p).

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Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:40


FTSE drops 0.7% as coronvirus spreads in Europe, Middle East

UK stocks continued their downward slide on Wednesday as the coronovirus spread further in Europe and the Middle East, and a US solider become infected...

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:36


Broker Forecast - Deutsche Bank issues a broker note on Prudential PLC

Deutsche Bank today upgrades its investment rating on Prudential PLC (LON:PRU) to buy (from hold) and raised its price target to 1600p (from 1500p).

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Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:30


Diageo warns on profit as postponed events, weaker travel hurts drinks consumption amid virus outbreak

Alcoholic drinks maker Diageo warned on profit following 'significant' disruption in drinks consumption in on-trade business the wake of a rise in the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:21


Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Kaz Minerals PLC

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Kaz Minerals PLC (LON:KAZ) and cut its price target to 685p (from 735p).

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Wed, 26/02/2020 - 08:20


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