Goldman Sachs today reaffirms its neutral investment rating on William Hill PLC (LON:WMH) and raised its price target to 139p (from 120p).

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US durable goods orders rose 7.3% in June to $206.9bn, according to the Census Bureau.

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Goldman Sachs today reaffirms its neutral investment rating on Ascential Plc (LON:ASCL) and cut its price target to 272p (from 285p).

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Mobile location data group Location Sciences said it expected to post a first-half loss, even as its revenue rose and it trimmed costs.

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Berenberg today initiates coverage of Serco Group PLC (LON:SRP) with a buy investment rating and price target of 195p.

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Jefferies International today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Croda International PLC (LON:CRDA) and raised its price target to 5700p (from 5160p).

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Jefferies International today upgrades its investment rating on National Grid PLC (LON:NG.) to buy (from hold) and raised its price target to 1060p (from 910p)....

Jefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Unilever PLC (LON:ULVR) and raised its price target to 5300p (from 4830p).

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JP Morgan Cazenove today reaffirms its underweight investment rating on HSBC Holdings PLC (LON:HSBA) and cut its price target to 400p (from 510p).

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Credit Suisse today reaffirms its underperform investment rating on Pearson PLC (LON:PSON) and raised its price target to 500p (from 445p).

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