Bodycote ups payout despite profit dive as outlook optimistic

Bodycote PLC on Tuesday announced a profit fall as revenue declined, though it raised its dividend.

The Cheshire, England-based supplier of heat treatments and specialist...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 10:47


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Foxtons earnings up; Forterra dividend cut

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Foxtons Group PLC, up 2.0% at 68.76 pence,...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 10:45


Paragon says running ‘ahead of expectations’ for financial year

Paragon Banking Group PLC on Tuesday announced strong results for the third-quarter and said it is ‘ahead of expectations’ of financial year guidance.

Paragon is...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 10:44


UPDATE: StanChart ups income outlook and launches largest ever buyback

Standard Chartered PLC on Tuesday upgraded its annual financial guidance for income growth for 2024, and also announced its largest every buyback.

The London-based, Asia-focused bank...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 10:44


TOP NEWS: St James’s Place in ‘good shape’ as gross inflows pick up

St James’s Place PLC on Tuesday reported increased inflows and records fund under management, part of a ‘robust’ first half performance.

In response, shares in the...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 10:32


AG Barr sees increased revenue with strong soft drinks performance

AG Barr PLC on Tuesday reported increased revenue due to a strong first-half performance from its soft drink brands.

AG Barr is a Cumbernauld, Scotland-based...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 10:16


TOP NEWS: Weir Group upgrades margin outlook despite weaker first half

Weir Group PLC on Tuesday upgraded guidance for the year despite facing headwinds and economic challenges in the first half which adversely impacted profit.

The Glasgow,...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 10:04


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Lloyds; Deutsche Bank lowers Man Group

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays raises NatWest price target to 460 (400) pence - ’overweight’

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UBS cuts Lloyds...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 09:55


TOP NEWS: Greggs ups payout as revenue up but higher costs slim profit

Greggs PLC on Tuesday said it raised its dividend as it posted stronger revenue for the first half of the year, though profit declined on...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 09:55


TOP NEWS: ConvaTec seeks to allay US fears after first half progress

ConvaTec Group PLC on Tuesday forecast 2024 revenue growth towards the upper end of guidance as it reported higher first half profit and sales.

In the...

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 09:54


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