JD Wetherspoon sees boost in quarterly sales; set to meet expectations

JD Wetherspoon PLC on Wednesday reported an increase in its first quarter sales.

The Watford, Hertfordshire-based pub chain said like-for-like sales rose 5.2% in the 13...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 10:35


boohoo shares slide further as annual revenue falls in UK and US

boohoo Group PLC on Wednesday reported a wider loss in its recent financial year, despite a focus on improving profitability that reduced revenue.

boohoo shares were...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 10:18


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Ocean Wilsons profit up; STV wins BBC deal

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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Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd, up 8.3% at 1,461.80...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 10:10


3i Infrastructure beats total return expectations; lifts dividend

3i Infrastructure PLC on Wednesday said annual profit was down despite reporting a total return ahead of expectations.

The Jersey-based infrastructure investment trust said net...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:47


MaxCyte shares rise amid double-digit revenue increase

MaxCyte Inc on Wednesday reported a jump in its first quarter revenue, which it said was driven by its core business sales.

Shares in MaxCyte...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:46


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Centrica to ’buy’ from ’neutral

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank starts DS Smith with ’hold’ - price target 400 pence

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Deutsche Bank starts...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:39


PRESS: South Africa’s PIC open to BHP takeover bid for Anglo American

South Africa’s state-owned asset management firm Public Investment Corp has signalled that it remains open-minded about BHP Group Ltd’s bid to buy Anglo American PLC,...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:27


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks shake off New York equities to open up

Stock prices in London opened higher on Wednesday, beating Asian peers which trended lower over night, and following a flatter session in the US.

The FTSE...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:19


TOP NEWS: Informa beefs up buyback as sees top-end sales and profits

Informa PLC on Wednesday enhanced its share buyback programme amid strong trading across the business.

Shares in the London-based business information publisher and events organiser...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:08


Renishaw trims annual guidance after lower profit in first nine months

Renishaw PLC on Wednesday said revenue in the third quarter improved upon the first two quarters of its financial year, but nine-month revenue and profit...

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 09:05


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