TOP NEWS: UK economy improves thanks to service sector

Business activity in the UK’s service sector edged further into growth territory in December, helping stabilise the country’s economy, according to preliminary survey data on...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:46


TOP NEWS: Shell to sell 37.5% stake in PCK Schwedt to Prax

Shell PLC is planning to sell its 37.5% stake in the major German oil refinery PCK Schwedt to the British Prax Group, the company said...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:46


Leeds Group shares up, agrees to sell subsidiary to become cash shell

Leeds Group PLC on Friday said it conditionally agreed to sell its subsidiary Hemmers-Itex Textil Import Export GmBH to a subsidiary of Nooteboom Bidco BV.

The...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:38


Getech shares plunge after predicting weak sales for full year

Getech Group PLC on Friday said that client trepidation had slowed sales over the last quarter, causing shares to plummet.

The Leeds-based geo-energy and green...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:33


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen cuts Centrica; Barclays raises Trainline

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

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FTSE 100

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SocGen cuts Centrica to ’hold’ (buy) - price target 160 (156) pence

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Goldman Sachs raises Admiral price...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:28


Hinkley Point C building work reaches reactor lift milestone

Building work on the multi-billion-pound Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is reaching a big milestone, with the first reactor building being lifted into place.

The...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:25


Zephyr Energy production up as Slawson operations exceed expectations

Zephyr Energy PLC on Friday said initial production from the Slawson-operated wells has exceeded expectations, boosting its quarterly sales.

Shares in Zephyr Energy were up...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:11


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise after rates on hold, ahead of EU trade

Stock prices in London opened in the green on Friday after the Bank of England and the European Central Bank decided to hold their interest...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 09:00


Global Smaller Cos Trust net asset value down but ups interim dividend

Global Smaller Cos Trust PLC on Friday reported a decline in net asset value and provided a mixed outlook.

The London-based investment trust focused on smaller...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 08:46


UK energy price cap could rise to help firms recover £3 billion

The UK’s energy watchdog has unveiled plans to lift the energy price cap from April next year in order to help suppliers recover nearly £3...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 08:17


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