Markets retreat as Trump goes aggressive on tariffs, Melrose boosted by broker upgrade, Halfords stuck in the slow lane, Compass disappoints and AO upgrades guidance

“Talk about swinging from one extreme to the other. The week started on a calm note with the nomination of Scott Bessent as US Treasury...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 10:12


TOP NEWS: AO World eyes price hikes after UK budget as profit rises

AO World PLC on Tuesday warned of an increase in costs due to the UK government budget measures announced last month, as it reported a...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 10:06


UK government announces plans to ‘get Britain working again’

Places with the highest levels of joblessness will get extra National Health Service support as the UK government bids to ‘get Britain working again’.

Work &...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 10:02


TOP NEWS: Compass reports profit decline but raises dividend

Compass Group PLC on Tuesday said strong revenue growth and operational improvements were offset in its recent financial year by rising finance costs and charges...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 09:57


TOP NEWS: Well positioned Intertek on track as revenue picks up pace

Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday said it is on track to deliver a strong 2024 with improved prospects for its Consumer Products unit.

The consumer...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 09:34


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg cuts Dowlais; Deutsche Bank ups Evoke

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

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RBC raises Severn Trent price target to 2,650 (2,600) pence - ’sector perform’

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RBC...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 09:33


IN BRIEF: Hargreave Hale AIM VCT asset value hurt by pre-budget worry

Hargreave Hale AIM VCT PLC - venture capital trust investing in AIM-listed stocks in London - Net asset value per share is 40.55 pence on...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 09:10


LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks fall after Trump tariff warning

Stock prices in Europe fell, well equities in Asia struggled overnight after Donald Trump said he plans to enact tariffs on Chinese, Canadian and...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 09:00


Powersharing shows Sinn Fein can ‘hold it together’ in Republic

The UK government is ‘not minded to fund the North correctly’, Mary Lou McDonald claimed as she defended Sinn Fein’s record in the power-sharing Executive.

McDonald...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 06:56


UK shop prices fall 0.6%, slower on-year in November

Shop prices continued to ease in November albeit at a slower pace than October, a survey on Tuesday showed.

According to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 06:08


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