TOP NEWS: Currys maintains guidance as half-year loss narrows

Currys PLC on Thursday hailed a ‘solid’ performance in the half year ended October 28 as loss narrowed, but saw its revenue drop on lower...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:35

TOP NEWS: Bunzl expects good annual results despite uncertain climate

Bunzl PLC on Thursday said it expects to report ‘moderate’ profit growth and stable revenue for the current year, followed by further growth despite a...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:32

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Compass and Marston’s

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

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JPMorgan raises Compass Group to ’overweight’ (neutral) - price target 2,500 (2,200) pence

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Morgan Stanley cuts British...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:29

TOP NEWS: Serco eyes higher operating profit as buys European Homecare

Serco Group PLC on Thursday reiterated that it expected underlying operating profit to grow as it announced the acquisition of a company.

The Hampshire-based outsourcer...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:27

Troubled Thames Water names former Centrica executive as new boss

Thames Water Utilities Ltd has named a former senior executive at British Gas-owner Centrica PLC as its new boss as the under-fire waterworks battles financial...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:15

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks jump thanks to dovish Fed; eyes on BoE, ECB

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt jumped on Thursday morning, as the US Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts for 2024.

Still to come...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:11

UK signs treaty with Japan and Italy, focus on stealth fighter jet

The UK has signed an international treaty with Japan and Italy as the allies progress with a joint programme to develop a stealth fighter jet.

Defence...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 05:59

What have been this year’s highs and lows for fund managers?

There were several trends in the UK stock market this year which, if you managed to identify them, served you well.

Most obviously, although it...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 00:00

How to give kids financial gifts this Christmas

Lots of people think of giving cash or gift vouchers as Christmas presents, but other financial gifts are often overlooked. People can give cash into...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 00:00

Can the hospitality sector continue its post-Covid recovery?

The UK hospitality sector has been one of the biggest casualties of the pandemic and the slowest to rebound.

Enforced closures during lockdowns, surging energy,...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 00:00

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