Reaction to Apple’s headset launch, 5% cash interest versus equity dividends, and how Bloomsbury Publishing is in a sweet spot

This week’s podcast chats about the market reaction to Apple’s foray into headsets, why British American Tobacco is not firing on all cylinders, and the...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 09:46


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel thinks B&M shares offer value

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

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FTSE 100

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Stifel raises B&M European Value Retail to ’buy’ (hold) - price target 600 (500)...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 09:38


S4 Capital notes muted growth at start of 2023 but backs guidance

Advertising agency S4 Capital PLC on Friday backed annual guidance but cautioned that growth so far in 2023 has been ‘more modest’ than in 2022.

S4...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 09:29


TOP NEWS: Network International backs £2.2 billion Brookfield offer

Network International PLC on Friday said it agreed to a takeover from entities backed by Toronto-based private equity firm Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.

Brookfield will pay...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 09:27


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Data fuel speculation about central bank moves

London share prices started trading on Friday marginally lower, with the FTSE 100 bouncing between between green and red, as markets gear up for major...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 09:22


TOP NEWS: AstraZeneca hails deal with Quell; positive danicopan data

AstraZeneca PLC on Friday reported positive phase 3 trial data for its oral drug danicopan and struck an agreement with London-based biopharma company Quell Therapeutics...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 09:11


IN BRIEF: Versarien shares collapse as interim loss widens

Versarien PLC - Cheltenham, England-based engineering materials company - Shares collapse by 24% to 3.80 pence each in London on Friday morning. Pretax loss for...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 08:59


CMC Markets buys stake in blockchain solutions business StrikeX

CMC Markets PLC on Friday said it has struck a deal to acquire a third of blockchain solutions business StrikeX Technologies Ltd.

The London-based provider...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 08:54


Diageo appoints Debra Crew as CEO following the death of Ivan Menezes

Diageo PLC on Friday announced the appointment of Debra Crew as chief executive officer after Ivan Menezes’ recent death.

Previous CEO Menezes was due to...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 08:53


TOP NEWS: Croda International shares down as annual profit to halve

Croda International PLC on Friday said sales volumes have come under pressure from continuing customer destocking, and it predicts an annual profit fall.

Shares were...

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 08:27


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