Ibstock shares rise as interim profit jumps on robust demand

Shares in Ibstock PLC rose on Wednesday after the company lifted its interim dividend due to a jump in profit on strong demand across its...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 10:05


FTSE nudges higher ahead of Fed decision, Lloyds & Reckitt smash expectations, and Microsoft & Apple not as bad as some feared

“The FTSE 100 was higher on Wednesday morning, buoyed by some positive corporate results and news from the US overnight as Microsoft and Alphabet reported...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 10:03


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Upgrades for Admiral and Legal & General

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

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UBS raises Centrica price target to 97 (90) pence - 'neutral'...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:43


Diversified Energy buys Appalachian well services and plugging assets

Diversified Energy Co PLC on Wednesday said it has bought the well services and plugging assets and operations of Contractor Services Inc for an undisclosed...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:41


Provident notes ‘challenging’ UK backdrop; to pay interim dividend

Provident Financial PLC on Wednesday said it is monitoring the cost of living crisis in the UK as it reported a decline in interim adjusted...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:38


TOP NEWS: Smurfit Kappa shares rise as stronger margins boost profit

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC on Wednesday reported a ‘strong’ half-year performance as profit rose significantly on a double-digit revenue jump and robust margins.

Shares...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:36


TOP NEWS: GSK quarterly revenue drops as Haleon's interim revenue up

Pharmaceutical firm GSK PLC on Wednesday reported a fall in quarterly profit and revenue while its consumer health spin-out Haleon PLC touted an interim revenue...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:20


IN BRIEF: Gemfields boasts record auction revenue

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-headquartered gemstones supplier - Says total auction revenue in the first half of 2022 is $181.2 million, with all three auctions...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:13


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Smurfit, Lloyds and Reckitt shine ahead of US Fed

A full plate of earnings from London blue-chips was giving investors plenty to sink their teeth into early Wednesday, ahead of a key US interest...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:10


TOP NEWS: Rio Tinto slashes dividend as profit drops on higher costs

Rio Tinto PLC on Wednesday cut its interim dividend following a sharp fall in first-half profit, as the world's largest iron ore producer hurt by...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 09:08


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