Breedon raises revenue and dividend but half-year profit falls

Breedon Group PLC on Wednesday said it gave a ‘resilient performance’ despite ‘challenging’ market conditions, with continued revenue growth despite profit falling.

The construction materials company...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 11:31


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: England’s Euros run boosts Marston’s

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Marston’s PLC, up 3.0% at 39.30 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 11:03


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: LBG ’Snack Wars’ impresses; Nichols up on payout

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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LBG Media PLC, up 13% at 124.00 pence, 12-month range 63.00p-125.00p....

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 10:59


FTSE 100 lower, luxury sector in a funk, big change for Reckitt, Tesla disappoints, mixed results for Alphabet and Aston Martin reaffirms guidance

“The FTSE 100 was lower after disappointing corporate results in the US and a lacklustre session on Wall Street,” says Dan Coatsworth, Investment Analyst at...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 10:44


TOP NEWS: Informa seals £1.2 billion Ascential deal and ups dividend

Informa PLC on Wednesday agreed a £1.2 billion deal to buy Ascential PLC and unveiled half-year results which showed higher sales, although profit fell.

Informa, the...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 10:35


Greencore boosts annual guidance following ‘excellent’ third quarter

Alliance News) - Greencore Group PLC on Wednesday raised its annual profit guidance, after reporting an improvement in profit conversion in its third quarter.

The Dublin-based...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 10:33


TOP NEWS: Reckitt to focus on ’powerbrands’ in wide-ranging shake-up

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Wednesday announced plans to streamline its business, which could see the sale of famous home care brands such as Air...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 10:33


TOP NEWS: Aston Martin shares jump on positive outlook as loss widens

Aston Martin shares jumped on Wednesday, after it said it is set for a ‘strong second half performance’, despite a widened first half loss.

The Gaydon,...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 09:59


TOP NEWS: UK private sector expands in July on new order bounce

The UK private sector picked up speed this month, as new business growth surged to a 15-month-high, numbers on Wednesday showed.

The latest S&P Global...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 09:56


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank starts Smith & Nephew at ’buy’

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

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Deutsche Bank starts Smith & Nephew with ’buy’ - price target 1,350 pence...

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 09:53


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