FTSE falls, GB Group targeted by private equity, Barratt reveals buyback as housing market shows resilience, Halfords motors higher, WH Smith dips despite reassuring update

“Amid widespread selling in global markets, the FTSE 100 followed suit on Wednesday morning,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“Action on energy...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 10:03


Somero Enterprises shares down as interim profit slips but ups payout

Somero Enterprises Inc on Wednesday reported a dip in interim profit despite a rise in revenue, citing increased staffing-related expenses.

Shares were down 4.7% at...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:56


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Admiral; Morgan Stanley cuts Astra

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS raises Admiral to 'buy' (neutral) - price target...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:47


Arrow Exploration shares up on strong East Pepper well test results

Shares rose in Arrow Exploration Corp after testing of the East Pepper well in Alberta, Canada showed a higher gas flow rate than expected.

Shares...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:42


James Fisher & Sons interim profit falls as Specialist unit turns loss

James Fisher & Sons PLC on Wednesday posted a fall in interim profit as administrative expenses and cost of sales outpaced revenue growth.

Pretax profit...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:17


Oxford BioMedica shares up as license deal signed with new US partner

Oxford BioMedica PLC on Wednesday said it signed a license and supply agreement with an unnamed new partner.

Shares were up 4.3% at 439.50 pence...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:12


Avon Protection shares up on $15 million contract, improved trading

- Avon Protection PLC on Wednesday said it has received an order worth over $15 million from the US Department of Defense, as it reported...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:09


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Slowing trade growth in China hits oil and miners

Indications of weakening economies in both China and the UK were enough to send stock prices lower at the open on Wednesday, as UK house...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:05


Halfords sales strong ‘needs-based’ Autocentres business thrives

Halfords Group PLC on Wednesday said its revenue growth in the 20 weeks to August 19 was helped by product price cuts, and reconfirmed its...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:02


Sound Energy swings to profit on reversal of impairment on assets

Sound Energy PLC on Wednesday said it swung a to a profit in the half-year to June 30.

The Morocco-focused gas developer posted an interim...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 08:53


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