What to expect in October’s Budget following the Chancellor’s public finance update

The Chancellor has signaled to the public that tax rises are extremely likely at the Budget on 30 October, pointing to what she claims is...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:59

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citi ups LondonMetric; UBS cuts Great Portland

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

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup cuts Diageo price target to 2,900 (3,000) pence - ’buy’

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Bernstein cuts Diageo...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:56

TOP NEWS: Taylor Wimpey profit plummets as UK completions slump

Taylor Wimpey PLC on Wednesday said it is on track to meet full-year guidance as the company emerges from a more challenging first half.

The Buckinghamshire,...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:55

UPDATE: HSBC announces interim CFO as eyes net interest income jump

HSBC Holdings PLC on Wednesday announced an interim chief financial officer as it announced as slight profit dip but anticipates net interest income will surge...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:51

FTSE surges, ASML rebound on US reports, market laps up HSBC buyback, GSK’s shingles woes overshadow results beat and investors race for a date with Match Group

“Commodities came to the rescue, driving strong gains for the FTSE 100 and helping the UK stock market to buck the sell-off that gripped Wall...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:42

TOP NEWS: GSK’s raised outlook clouded by weak vaccines, Shingrix drop

GSK PLC on Wednesday raised its annual guidance after a strong second quarter but shares fell on a lowered outlook for its Vaccines arm and...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:34

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks green amid flurry of earnings ahead of Fed

Stocks in Europe traded higher on Wednesday morning amid a slew of corporate earnings and a rise in oil prices, after the Bank of Japan...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 09:13

Shaftesbury Capital boosts interim dividend as leasing remains strong

Shaftesbury Capital PLC on Wednesday hiked its interim dividend, as leasing remained strong, though half-year profit reflected a huge one-time gain a year before.

The...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 08:58

Attitudes to risk and Taylor Swift’s inflation impact

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni discuss why the UK economy couldn’t shake off the Taylor Swift effect....

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 08:57

Funds for new UK clean power schemes in boost to record £1.5 billion

The UK government is increasing the budget to support the next wave of renewable energy schemes to a record £1.5 billion, it has announced.

Labour has...

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 06:59

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