LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed despite UK economy outperforming

Stock prices in London were mixed on Thursday morning while water companies enjoyed a boost from Ofwat announcing an increase in water prices for customers...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:19

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC cuts Anglo American; Berenberg likes Idox

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

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RBC cuts Anglo American to ’sector perform’ (outperform) - price target 2,600 (3,100)...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 09:15

The differences between investing and gambling

Two of the biggest myths about investing is that it’s always scary and is the same as gambling. Neither are true.

It can be daunting...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:49

Joe Biden hails UK as ‘transatlantic knot’ binding Nato together

Joe Biden appeared to back Keir Starmer’s push for the UK to forge closer defence ties with Europe as he called the UK the ‘transatlantic...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:48

TOP NEWS: BHP to suspend nickel operations in Australia as price falls

BHP Group Ltd said on Thursday it will ‘temporarily suspend’ its nickel operations in Western Australia from October, as miner grapples with depressed prices due...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:47

TOP NEWS: UK economy rises by more than expected in May

The UK economy returned to growth in May, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.

UK gross domestic product rose by 0.4%...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:12

Wes Streeting announces independent probe into performance of NHS

An independent investigation will be held into the performance of the National Health Service, the UK health secretary has announced.

Writing for The Sun, Wes Streeting...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:53

Why Card Factory is a growth and income stock worth celebrating

Card Factory (CARD) 98.9p

Market cap: £343.4 million

Seeking a cash-generative retailer with underappreciated growth prospects and a low equity valuation that suggests significant...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00

Can QinetiQ revive its US business and what is the outlook for defence spending in the UK?

Tech-oriented defence firm QinetiQ (QQ.) is scheduled to report on its first-quarter performance on 18 July amid robust demand across the industry backed by global...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00

Focus on profitability as Netflix readies second-quarter earnings

Streaming firm Netflix (NFLX:NASDAQ) is set to announce its second-quarter earnings (18 July) with the shares having been buoyed year-to-date by continuing signs the company’s...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 00:00

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