FTSE 100 dips ahead of Jackson Hole and Asian central bank action, Barratt and Redrow to press ahead with tie-up

“The FTSE 100 started the week in sluggish fashion, starved of catalysts either from a macro-economic or corporate point of view,” says AJ Bell Investment...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 09:56


Caledonia views DTM acquisition as ‘exciting addition’ to portfolio

Caledonia Investments PLC on Monday said it had bought a majority stake in Direct Tyre Management for £55 million.

Founded in 20024, Direct Tyre Management...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 09:33


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS likes Admiral; JPMorgan raises Aviva PT

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS raises Admiral Group price target to 3,535 (3,300) pence - ’buy’

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JPMorgan...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 09:27


TOP NEWS: ACF dismisses challenge to Woodside environmental approval

Woodside Energy Group Ltd on Monday said it and the Australian Conservation Foundation have agreed to dismiss the ACF’s challenge to a primary environmental approval...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 09:23


TOP NEWS: Plus500 lifts dividend, launches buyback after buoyant half

Plus500 Ltd on Monday said it expects full-year results to be ahead of expectations after ‘excellent’ financial, operational and strategic progress in the first-half.

Plus500...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 09:08


LONDON MARKET OPEN: London stocks mixed amid quiet start to week

London open mixed on Monday, as it kicks of a quiet week, where the main event will be the annual Jackson Hole meeting.

The FTSE 100...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 09:03


Ted Baker’s remaining 31 stores in UK to close this week - Sky News

Ted Baker’s remaining 31 stores in the UK are reportedly set to close this week, putting more than 500 jobs at risk.

Sky News reported that...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 08:57


TOP NEWS: Barratt and Redrow merger expected to complete this week

Barratt Developments PLC on Monday said it expects to finalise the acquisition of fellow housebuilder Redrow PLC ‘later this week’, despite concerns raised by the...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 08:50


TOP NEWS: Thungela Resources cuts interim dividend 80% as profit dives

Thungela Resources Ltd on Monday hacked its interim dividend after its profit more than halved on the back of lower coal prices, logistical constraints in...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 08:47


Emergency measure to avoid prison overcrowding activated in England

Emergency plans to avoid prison overcrowding have been activated in the North of England as more rioters are sentenced.

Operation Early Dawn, a long-standing plan which...

Mon, 19/08/2024 - 08:16


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