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HSBC: Analyst Sees Upside Risks to Consensus Banking NII

Goldman Sachs told investors in a note this week that it sees potential upside to consensus forecasts for HSBC’s (LON: HSBA) net interest income (NII), citing the impact of higher-for-longer developed market policy rates. 

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Vodafone Shares Slide as Germany Declines in Q3

Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares fell more than 5% on Tuesday after the company reported a continued decline in its German business during the third quarter, despite overall revenue growth across the group.

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HSBC Share Price Value ‘No Longer There’

Deutsche Bank downgraded HSBC (LON: HSBA) from Buy to Hold in a note this week, citing a lack of further value after the stock’s significant rise.  [stock_market_widget type="

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Key Economic Events to Watch This Week – Feb 3rd

With markets all set ablaze by talk of tariffs over the weekend, you could be forgiven for losing sight of economic markers and reports for the week ahead. This week brings several key events we will be watching that could im

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Diageo Share Price (LON: DGE) Decline Continues

Diageo's share price (LON: DGE) has been under significant pressure recently, with today's 3.6% fall bringing the year-to-date decline to 8.46%, with one month of trading complete.

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UK Manufacturing PMI Improves Slightly, Remains in Contraction Range

British factory output continued its downward trend in January, as indicated by the latest S&P Global UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey. The PMI recorded a reading of 48.3 in January, a slight incre

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EnSilica Shares Jump on UK Space Agency Award

EnSilica (LON: ENSI) shares jumped to a high of 48p a share in early Monday trading after the company announced it had secured £10.38 million in funding from the UK Space Agency under the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LE

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Polar Capital Technology Enters FTSE 100

Polar Capital Technology Trust (LON: PCT) has officially joined the FTSE 100 Index, marking a significant milestone for the investment trust, which was first launched in 1996.

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Bank of England Expected to Cut Interest Rates This Week

The upcoming week will see the Bank of England policy setting meeting on Thursday (6th February), with markets watching keenly for both immediate moves, and and indications of future policy.

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Ground Rents Income Rejects Latest Victoria Property Acquisition Proposal

Ground Rents Income Fund (LON: GRIO) said Friday that it has rejected an improved takeover proposal from Victoria Property Holdings, a subsidiary of Martin Property Group, stating that the offer "materially undervalues the co

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Smiths Group Shares Surge: Here’s Why

Smiths Group’s share price (LON: SMIN) surged to a record high of 2,188p on Friday after the company announced a strategic overhaul aimed at unlocking shareholder value.  [sto

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FDM Group Shares (LON: FDM) Continue To Fall as Deutsche Bank Trims PT

Bears continue to circle around FDM Group shares (LON: FDM), with the early stages of 2025 bringing a decline in share price of 24.59%, and 47.88% over the past 12 months. Beleaguered holders will not have enjoyed seeing FDM

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Fevertree Drinks Shares Surge on Long-Term Strategic Partnership with Molson Coors

Fevertree Drinks (LON: FEVR) shares jumped Thursday after the company announced a long-term strategic partnership with Molson Coors, one of the world’s largest beverage companies, to accelerate its growth in the US market. 

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Burberry Provided Areas of Reassurance But Valuation Still Demanding

Burberry’s (LON: BRBY) recent Q3 trading update offered stronger-than-expected results, with comparable store sales declining 4%, ahead of market forecasts.  Assessing the

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Smiths Group: Detection to Drive Growth, Says Analyst

Goldman Sachs reiterated its positive outlook on Smiths Group (LON: SMIN) in a note earlier this week, highlighting the company’s Detection business as a key driver of future growth. 

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WH Smith Shares Surge Despite High Street Sales Decline

WH Smith (LON: SMWH) shares jumped on Wednesday after the retailer reported strong revenue growth in its global Travel business, despite a decline in High Street sales. 

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HSBC Restructures Investment Banking Operations

HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) has announced a strategic restructuring of its investment banking operations. The bank plans to scale down activities in Europe, the UK, and the Americas while concentrating on its core business

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British American Tobacco Shares Upgraded to ‘Buy’

British American Tobacco shares (LON: BATS) have started 2025 strongly, with a gain of 6.74% through the first month of trading. Holders will feel somewhat boosted by the f

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Rentokil Stock Gains: Trading In-Line, North America CEO to Step Down

Rentokil Initial’s (LON: RTO) (NYSE: RTO) stock price surged over 4% Tuesday after the company reported it traded in line with market expectations for the full year ending 31 December 2024. 

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Pets at Home Shares Rise Despite Slight Revenue Decline in Q3

Shares of Pets at Home (LON: PETS) rose more than 3% on Tuesday, despite the company reporting a 0.2% decline in total group revenue for the third quarter of  FY25, coming in at £361.6 million. 

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WH Smith Shares Jump: Retailer Exploring Sale of High Street Business

WH Smith (LON: SMWH) shares rallied on Monday after the retailer confirmed it is exploring strategic options for its high street business, including a possible sale. [stock_ma

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Haleon: Analysts Positive Ahead of Earnings

Consumer healthcare firm Haleon (LON: HLN) has attracted positive sentiment from analysts ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings report, which is scheduled for February 27, according to the company’s

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Burberry Shares Rally as Q3 Sales Better-than-Expected

Burberry (LON: BRBY) surged over 15% on Friday after the luxury fashion house reported better-than-expected results for the third quarter of its financial year.  [stock_market

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