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Halma Share Price Target Raised, But Analyst Expects De-Rating
Jefferies raised its price target for Halma plc (LON: HLMA) to 2,200p from 1,950p in a note Thursday following the company's strong financial performance in the first half of its fiscal year 2024/25.
JD Sports Shares (LON: JD) Hit New 52 Wk Low on Profit Warning
JD Sports' share price (LON: JD) has taken a bit of a beating today, sitting down 13.8% at 97.36p, having earlier made a new 52 week low at 94.22p. The firm somewhat alarme
Royal Mail to Increase Prices Following Tax Impact, Shares Dip On Write Down (IDS)
Royal Mail has announced plans to increase its prices after incurring a significant financial hit due to a tax change in the UK Budget. The postal service company is dealing with a £120 million impact from the tax raid introd
Frasers Says Boohoo Executive Chairman ‘Must Go,’ Fashion Firm Appoints Tim Morris as Independent Chair
Frasers Group (LON: FRAS) issued an open letter to shareholders of Boohoo (LON: BOO) on Thursday, calling for the removal of E
AstraZeneca Pipeline Prospects Remain Largely Unchanged
AstraZeneca's (LON: AZN) stock price has seen a significant decline in recent months due to ongoing investigations in China and disappointing clinical trial results. [stock_m
Sainsbury Shares a Buy, Tesco at Neutral – RBC Capital
UK supermarket giant Sainsbury (LON: SBRY) was on the receiving end of positive commentary from analysts at RBC Capital this week, while its counterpart Tesco (LON: TSCO) was assigned a more cautious rating by the bank.
Ryanair a Top Pick, IAG to Benefit From Tight Capacity in London
Bernstein analysts pointed to Ryanair (NASDAQ: RYAAY) and
Avon Technologies Shares Surge on ‘Record Order Book’
On Tuesday, Avon Technologies (LON: AVON) announced strong preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2024, sending its shares higher. [stock_market_widget type="char
Revolution Beauty Shares Decline as Revenue Drops 20% in H1
AIM-listed Revolution Beauty Group (LON: REVB) announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2024, sending its shares lower after revealing a significant decline in revenue and gross profit.
Revolut UK Trading Offering To Expand as License Secured
Revolut, one of Europe's leading fintech companies, has secured a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. The company has received approval from the British financial regulator for a UK trading license which enables R
Shein Shares Listing Soon? Firm Targets £50 Billion London IPO
Global fashion giant Shein is planning a significant debut on the London Stock Exchange with a £50 billion initial public offering slated for Q1 2025. Amid a climate of ec
Boohoo Shares Dip: Raises Approximately £39.3 Million
Online fashion retailer Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) revealed Monday that it has successfully raised approximately £39.3 million through a combination of a placing, subscription, and retail offer.
Halma Acquires Lamidey Noury Medical in £42m Deal
On Monday, Halma (LON: HLMA) announced the acquisition of Lamidey Noury Medical in a £42 million deal. Lamidey Noury, a French medical device company, specialises in advanc
Rio Tinto Advances Decarbonisation with GravitHy, Shares Up Early
In a significant move to contribute to the decarbonization of steelmaking in Europe, global mining leader Rio Tinto has forged definitive agreements with GravitHy, an early-stage industrial company. This collaboration is desi
AstraZeneca Q3: Company Has ‘Solid Momentum’
AstraZeneca's (LON: AZN) third-quarter report highlighted what analysts at Goldman Sachs are calling "solid momentum" in the pharmaceutical giant's financial and pipeline performance.
Marks & Spencer: 5 Key Takeaways From Its Capital Markets Day
Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) hosted its Capital Markets Day in London this week, outlining its plans for growth and efficiency. Following the event, Citi analysts shared five key takeaways:
FTSE 100 Index Bounces off 8,000 To Break Recent Losing Streak
The FTSE 100 index has exhibited a positive trend as it trades up 39 points, or +0.49% entering the closing hour. This comes after a couple of days of declines on th
Unilever Explores Sale of Select Dutch Brands
Unilever (LON: ULVR), a global consumer goods powerhouse, is reportedly considering the sale of several of its Dutch food brands as part of a broader strategic overhaul led by its Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher. The
B&M ‘Well-Positioned’ for Golden Quarter, Shares Gain
Discount retailer B&M (LON: BME) reported strong interim results for the 26 weeks to 28 September 2024, resulting in its shares gaining, making it one of the top performers in the FTSE 100 on Thursday.
Aviva Shares Rally on ‘Very Strong’ Q3 Performance
Aviva (LON: AV.) shares jumped at the open on Thursday after the British insurer reported a "very strong" third quarter with double-digit growth in key metrics. [stock_market_
FCA Widens Motor Finance Review, Posing New Risks for Lenders (CBG, LLOY)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly expanded its review of the motor finance sector, a move that might expose lenders such as Close Brothers Group PLC and Lloyds Bank to a potential surge in compensation c
Flutter Shares Continue Setting Highs After Stellar Q3 Results
Flutter Entertainment shares (LON: FLTR) have continued to attract the bulls, as the premier gaming and betting company, witnessed its stock price hit another all-time high after outperforming in the third quarter. Flutter sh
National Grid Target Upgraded as Shares Go Red YTD
National Grid shares (LON: NG), listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker NG have taken a dip this mornin
