FTSE 100 higher on commodity price strength, Disney shares down despite beating activist, Motorpoint sees pick-up in business and Future returns to growth

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher on Thursday as US markets enjoyed a better session overnight,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Miners were...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:35


DS Smith extends deadline for takeover offer by Mondi

DS Smith PLC on Thursday said that an extension had been agreed for its potential takeover by Mondi PLC, though the company still holds a...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:12


Vistry appoints new senior independent director, joining after AGM

Vistry Group PLC on Thursday appointed UK Met Office Chair Rob Woodward as new senior independent director, which will take effect from the close of...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:11


TOP NEWS: Ocado chair to step down to focus on NatWest role

Ocado Group PLC said on Thursday that its chair intends to step down next year, as ‘pressure’ on his time will grow after taking on...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 10:05


TOP NEWS: UK service sector growth eases to four-month low

The UK services sector remained in expansion territory last month, though survey numbers on Thursday showed the pace of growth abated.

The S&P Global services...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:45


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg likes 4imprint; Numis cuts CMC

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank cuts Anglo American price target to 2,600 (2,700) pence - ’buy’

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Deutsche Bank...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:43


CAB Payments sights opportunity as it expands into Europe

CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Thursday said its Dutch subsidiary has secured a payment service provider licence with De Nederlandsche Bank NV.

The Surrey, England-based cross-border...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:28


Goldway Capital extends offer to MC Mining shareholders

Goldway Capital Investment Ltd said on Thursday it has been allowed to extend the date by two weeks for its offer to shareholders of MC...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:03


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares up on Fed Powell’s ‘soothing tones’

London’s FTSE 100 rose on Thursday morning, despite doubts over the timing of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts still lingering, while gold reached another...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:01


TOP NEWS: Shares in Future surge as Go.Compare keeps trading on track

Future PLC on Thursday said it was on course to deliver on expectations after returning to organic revenue growth in the second quarter.

Shares in Future,...

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 08:52


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