TOP NEWS: Spectris to buy SciAps for up to $260 million

Spectris PLC on Thursday announced an acquisition aimed at enhancing its offering and position in markets that benefit from long-term sustainability growth trends.

The London-based supplier...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 10:15


Great Portland feels well placed to benefit from favourable markets

Great Portland Estates PLC on Thursday backed full-year guidance, reporting strong leasing demand has continued into the new financial year.

Shares in the London-based commercial...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 10:11


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Forterra rises thanks to broker rating

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Forterra PLC, up 4.5% at 171.80 pence, 12-month...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 10:08


TOP NEWS: Barclays offloads German consumer finance business to Bawag

Barclays PLC on Thursday agreed to sell its German consumer finance operation, Consumer Bank Europe, to a subsidiary of Vienna-based financial group Bawag Group AG...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 10:01


TOP NEWS: UK construction sector growth misses expectations

The UK’s construction activity saw growth in June, but at a slower rate than in the prior month, survey results from S&P Global showed Thursday.

The...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 09:46


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises Bunzl to ’buy’; RBC likes Ibstock

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS cuts Spirax-Sarco price target to 9,300 (11,500) pence - ’neutral’

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Goldman Sachs cuts...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 09:42


TOP NEWS: UK general election voting under way as Tories fear defeat

Polling stations across the UK have opened as voters have their say at the general election after weeks of campaigning.

Millions of people will cast their...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 09:16


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 350 up as Brits vote in general election

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 were in the green on Thursday morning, with Brits heading to polling stations to vote in the general election.

Based...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 09:09


Demand for new cars in UK by private buyers declined in June

Purchases of new cars by private buyers declined in June compared with the same month last year, preliminary figures show.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers &...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 09:02


Tesla remains under pressure despite modest beat on quarterly deliveries

The race for pole position in the EV (electric vehicle) market looks to be coming to a head this year with Elon Musk-steered Tesla (TSLA:NASDAQ) on...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 00:00


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