FTSE 100 lower ahead of Bank of England rate decision, bid chatter lifts Ocado, DS Smith makes up for lower volumes with price increases and Whitbread’s recovery gathers pace

“The FTSE 100 was looking pretty sickly on Thursday morning as it awaited an interest rate hike from the Bank of England,” says AJ Bell...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 10:29


IN BRIEF: Robinson says annual profit to be in line with guidance

Robinson PLC - Chesterfield, England-based plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer - Expects to deliver full-year adjusted operating profit in line with expectations despite the ongoing...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 10:25


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Biome wins contract; Oracle raises £363,000

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Thursday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Sound Energy PLC, up 6.6% at 0.60 pence,...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 10:17


Hornby shares drop on profit loss and ‘disappointing’ revenue results

Hornby PLC on Thursday said poor sales performance prevented targeted annual revenue growth.

Hornby shares fell by 9.3% at 20.40 pence each in London on...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 10:16


boohoo proposes adding former THG unit boss to Revolution Beauty board

boohoo Group PLC on Thursday doubled down on its aim to replace the board at investee Revolution Beauty Group PLC, despite receiving a frosty response...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 09:55


IN BRIEF: Biome Technologies division wins induction furnace contract

Biome Technologies PLC - Southampton, England-based bioplastics and radio frequency technology company - Says Stanelco RF Technologies division has been awarded a £452,000 contract to...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 09:54


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: AO World down as Shore downgrades stock

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Halfords Group PLC, up 9.9% at 228.20 pence,...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 09:50


IN BRIEF: Cordiant Digital annual net asset value rises

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd - Guernsey-based investor in core digital infrastructure - Net asset value as at March 31 amounts to 113.36 pence per share,...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 09:43


Global Smaller Companies NAV falls on high inflation; raises dividend

Global Smaller Cos Trust PLC on Thursday said its annual performance was affected by a ‘challenging’ year, but noted its raised dividend payout was ‘a...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 09:42


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shell raised; Goldman likes Deliveroo

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

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FTSE 100

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Morgan Stanley raises Shell to ’equal-weight’ (underweight)

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Jefferies cuts Berkeley Group price target to...

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 09:29


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