IDS urges Ofcom to accelerate review of Royal Mail reform proposals

International Distributions Services PLC on Tuesday outlined a modernisation programme for the Royal Mail, via reform of the postal firm’s universal service obligations.

The proposal is...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 10:03


Rotork sees another year of progress underpinned by strong order book

Rotork PLC on Tuesday backed its full-year outlook amid strong orders and rising sales.

In a trading update covering the first quarter to March 29, the...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:52


Howden Joinery year-to-date trading up and in line with expectations

Howden Joinery Group PLC on Tuesday said trading in the year to April 14 was up on the prior period, making an ‘encouraging’ start to...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:47


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche says buy Barr, Britvic and Fevertree

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

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Oddo BHF raises Rio Tinto to ’outperform’

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Deutsche Bank raises Anglo American price target to...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:46


Coca-Cola HBC hails ‘strong start’ to 2024 with first quarter sales up

Coca-Cola HBC AG on Tuesday reiterated its growth guidance for 2024, following a strong first quarter in which the company grew both its revenue and...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:45


TOP NEWS: Upbeat Whitbread ramps up room opening plans as sales climb

Whitbread PLC on Tuesday launched a new share buyback, alongside a bumper dividend increase, but said 1,500 jobs would go as it sells off underperforming...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:42


Post-Brexit border checks to begin amid warnings of higher food prices

New post-Brexit border checks have come into effect amid concerns they will lead to disruption and higher food prices.

Food suppliers have warned that the checks,...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:14


Capital & Regional annual profit tumbles in 2023, outlook uncertain

Capital & Regional PLC reported on Tuesday its annual profit crashed in 2023, and said it had taken a cautious stance on capital allocation given...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:08


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 opens on front foot with HSBC in demand

Equities in London made a bright start to trading, led by lender HSBC, as the recent bullish run continued.

Trade was more cautious in mainland...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 09:03


TOP NEWS: Prudential’s first quarter provides ‘sound base’ for 2024

Prudential PLC on Tuesday reported a rise in first-quarter annual premium equivalent sales, but said new business profit was largely flat after ‘allowing for economic...

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 08:36


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