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AstraZeneca’s Shares Gain as Imfinzi Given Priority Review from FDA
AstraZeneca's share price (LON: AZN) is moving on up this morning, gaining 0.58% as the firm announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a pr
Centrica Is ‘A Strong Cash Generation Story’
Goldman Sachs analysts reaffirmed their positive stance on Centrica (LON: CNA) this week, citing strong earnings momentum, attractive valuation, and significant shareholder returns potential.
Direct Line Accepts Aviva Takeover Proposal
Aviva (LON: AV.) and Direct Line Insurance Group (LON: DLG) announced Friday that they have reached a preliminary agreement on the financial terms of a potential merger. Th
Rio Tinto Falls Below 5,000 as CEO Defends Dual Stock Listing
Rio Tinto's shares (LON: RIO) are 0.46% down on the day at 4,984; giving up the 5,000 level intraday as CEO Jakob Stausholm responded to activist shareholders by affirming the company's commitment to maintaining its primary l
FTSE 100 Index See’s St James’ Place Return & New Additions (ALW, GAW, STJ)
St James' Place, Alliance Witan, and Games Workshop officially entered the prestigious FTSE 100 index, marking their position among the largest listed companies in th
Diageo Shares Move Up as Firm Adjusts Guinness Supplies on Rising Demand
Diageo shares (LON: DGE) are moving up this morning on the LSE, up 0.44% as the firm noted soaring demand in Guinne
Vodafone and Three Merger Approved By CMA
On Thursday it was revealed that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the long-anticipated merger between Vodafone UK and Three, paving the way for an £11 billion investment into the country's mobile netwo
Watches of Switzerland Shares Jump as Q2 Momentum Boosts H1 Results
Watches of Switzerland Group (LON: WOSG) shares jumped more than 7% Thursday after reporting a revenue increase of 4% in constant currency for the first half of fiscal year 2025, driven by robust Q2 performance and strategic
BAE Systems Partners with DARPA for Enhanced Software Security
BAE Systems' shares (LON: BA) has moved green on the day, reversing the earlier trend, as the firms' FAST Labs™ has been awarded a $6 million contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of t
Rio Tinto Shares (RIO) Dip as Activist Urges ASX Primary Listing
Rio Tinto's share price (LON:RIO) has fallen below the 5,000 level, down 0.97% on what has been an eventful morning for the firm.
FTSE Dips Amid Global Political Concerns
London stocks experienced a slight decline in early trading on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 index down by 0.34% at 8,331. This drop followed mixed performances in bot
IHG Shares a ‘Highly Attractive’ Long Term Story
Goldman Sachs analysts reiterated their bullish stance on InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG) in a note this week, citing the company's long-term growth prospects supported by new co-branded credit card arrangements in t
EasyJet Shares: Analysts Boost Price Targets, Highlight Growth Potential
EasyJet (LON: EZJ) shares jumped on Tuesday and have edged further higher so far on Wednesday after the company received bullish commentary from analysts at Jefferies. [stock_
UK Homebuilder Stocks: RBC Cuts Vistry and Persimmon, Raises Barratt Redrow
RBC Capital revised its outlook on major UK homebuilders in a note this week, reflecting varying levels of confidence in their performance amid a challenging housing market.
Marston’s Shares Jump as LFL Sales Growth ‘Ahead of Market’
Marston's (LON: MARS) saw its shares surge over 6% in early Tuesday trading after reporting strong financial results for the 52 weeks ended September 28, 2024. [stock_market_w
UK Housing Market Sees Boost, Mortgage Demand Hits Two-Year Peak
The UK housing market is having a strong end to the year, with mortgage approvals for house purchases in October hitting a two-year high. Rising to approximately 68,300, this surge in mortgage approvals has surpassed economis
Anglo American Shares: Analyst Sees Value Following Restructuring Progress
Anglo American (LON: AAL) received a bullish endorsement from Jefferies analyst Christopher LaFemina on Friday, who upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. [stock_market_widget t
Argo Blockchain raises £4.2m Through Subscription by Institution
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain (LON: ARB) announced Monday that it has successfully raised £4.2 million through a subscription of its ordinary shares by an institution. [stock_
FTSE 100 Ends Week & Month in Green Territory; Anglo American and THG Notable Gainers
The FTSE 100, London's premier stock index, experienced a marginal gain of 0.07% to close at 8,287.30 in the afternoon trading session on Friday. The index gained 0.3
ABC Technologies to Acquire TI Fluid Systems in £1bn Deal
ABC Technologies announced Friday that it has agreed on a deal to acquire TI Fluid Systems (LON: TIFS) for approximately £1 billion. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template
Boohoo ‘Core Brands Continuing to Decline’
In a note this week, online fashion retailer Boohoo (LON: BOO) was downgraded by Jefferies to "Hold" from "Buy," citing ongoing challenges with its core brands. [stock_market_
Cranswick Shares (LON: CWK) Fall as Analyst Increases Price Target, But Cuts Rating
Cranswick plc shares (LON: CWK), listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol CWK experienced a 0.8% drop today, trading at 4,950 having closed out the previou
FTSE 100 Tests 8,300 – Direct Line Flying on Aviva’s Takeover Rejection
The London stock exchange is experiencing a solid start to trading today, with the FTSE 100 index advancing 0.26%, having earlier tested 8,300. The intraday high so f
