UK mortgage approvals rise in December for third month in row

UK mortgage approvals increased on a monthly basis in December, while the effective interest rate on newly drawn mortgages fell, according to numbers from the...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:48


Renewi shares slip after pessimistic full-year trading forecast

Renewi PLC on Tuesday said quarterly trading reflected the current ‘challenging’ environment, and it expects full-year results to fall below market expectations.

Shares in the company...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:44


TOP NEWS: WPP ups outlook and sets out restructuring amid AI push

WPP PLC on Tuesday announced a cost-cutting plan and set out an artificial intelligence strategy, earmarking an annual cash investment of around £250 million in...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:37


Pets at Home says ‘well-positioned’ despite mediocre quarter

Pets at Home Group PLC on Tuesday said quarterly sales ‘didn’t quite hit’ anticipated levels, as the company forecasts its full year results at the...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:35


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BoA cuts Barratt, Persimmon; ups Taylor Wimpey

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

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Bank of America cuts Barratt Developments to ’underperform’ (neutral) - price target 420 (425) pence

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Bank...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:32


SThree posts higher annual profit on revenue up tick; ups dividend

SThree PLC on Tuesday a slight increase in its full-year profit and revenue, lifting its payout in response.

The London-based staffing company reported pretax profit...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:08


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks in green as FTSE 100’s WPP rises on plans

Stock prices in London opened in the green on Tuesday, as new data showed UK grocery price inflation in January slowed to the lowest level...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:05


TOP NEWS: UK grocery price inflation slowdown pauses in January

UK consumers continued to hunt for deals during their supermarket shopping in January, numbers from Kantar on Tuesday showed, but more limited promotional activity meant...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:02


SSP Group hails good start to year with sales boost in first quarter

SSP Group PLC on Tuesday maintained an optimistic perspective on the year ahead, after seeing sales increase in the first quarter.

For the first quarter, which...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 09:01


Auction Technology up as first quarter puts it on track for 2024

Shares in Auction Technology Group PLC rose on Tuesday after the company said it had kicked off the year ‘in line with expectations’.

Shares in...

Tue, 30/01/2024 - 08:59


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