TOP NEWS: Standard Chartered ups outlook; plots $5 billion returns

Standard Chartered PLC on Wednesday hailed its resilience in an uncertain backdrop, upping annual guidance on strong quarterly results, which were bolstered by rising interest...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 10:24


TOP NEWS: Fresnillo silver and gold output up, maintains 2023 guidance

Fresnillo PLC reported on Wednesday a ‘solid’ start to 2023, noting higher quarterly silver and gold production.

The London-based precious metals group operating in Mexico...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 10:16


IN BRIEF: Man Group first quarter assets under management climb

Man Group PLC - London-based hedge fund manager - Increases amount of assets under management in the first quarter ended March 31. Assets under management...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 10:14


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Capital Metals drops as licenses stay suspended

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Image Scan Holdings PLC, up 13% at 70.45...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 10:13


TOP NEWS: Reckitt Benckiser quarterly revenue up; names CEO designate

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Wednesday reported a double-digit rise in revenue for the first quarter of 2023, and appointed Kris Licht as chief executive...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 10:01


TOP NEWS: Persimmon targets growth despite first quarter sales drop

Persimmon PLC on Wednesday said it expects to reach the top end of its 2023 expectations, despite a drop in sales in the first quarter.

The...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 09:37


CRH quarterly sales jump but notes challenging environment in Europe

CRH PLC on Wednesday backed its half-year outlook, after it said it experienced quarterly sales growth.

Shares in CRH were down 4.0% to 3,862.00 pence each...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 09:36


Jupiter Fund Management promotes David Cruickshank to chair

Jupiter Fund Management PLC on Wednesday promoted Independent Non-Executive Director David Cruickshank to non-executive chair with immediate effect, following Nichola Pease’s decision to step down...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 09:35


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Whitbread and AB Foods get price target hikes

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

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FTSE 100

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Deutsche Bank raises Whitbread target to 3,780 (3,530) pence - ’buy’

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Bernstein raises Whitbread price target to...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 09:27


LONDON MARKET OPEN: US bank worries outweigh positive US tech results

Reawakened concern about the stability of US regional banks sent Wall Street lower and gave Europe a poor start on Wednesday.

The worries caused by First...

Wed, 26/04/2023 - 09:20


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