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Rotork Shares Poised for Growth? JPMorgan’s Optimism Suggests Upside

Rotork (LON: ROR), a global leader in flow control solutions, has been given a boost, as JPMorgan increased its price target on the company's shares to 390 GBp from 380 GBp, maintaining an "Overweight" rating.

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Rolls Royce Share Price Hits New High, as Analyst Raises Price Target

Rolls-Royce shares (LON:RR) continued on an upward march, up 1.72% today, and hitting a new high at 929.40p on the day. This builds on a strong 57% gain YTD, and comes as analysts continue to support the move, with JPMorgan r

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Babcock Share Price (BAB) Hits New High as CEO Hails ‘New Era For Defence’

Babcock's share price (LON: BAB) is on the move today, surging over 12.5% in early trading following the release of stellar annual results and fuelled by tailwinds from increased global defence spending.

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United Utilities Shares (LON:UU) Downgraded – Analyst See’s Limited Upside

United Utilities shares (LON: UU.) were downgraded by RBC Capital recently, with analysts citing limited upside following a strong run in the stock price. The firm cut its

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Berkeley Group Price Target Trimmed As Analysts Reassess Shares (BKG)

Berkeley Group shares (LON: BKG) are moving up today, adding 1% after what has proved to be a difficult month for holders, with the price dropping 7%. The company, a prominent name in the UK housing market has seen sentiment

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EasyJet Shares Take Off: JPMorgan Trims Target, Sees 30% Upside

EasyJet shares (LON:EZJ) are rallying today, up 6.5%, as the falling oil price helps the airline shares climb. With oil being one of the largest costs for airlines, the falling price on the Middle East ceasefire has in fact

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IAG Share Price (LON: IAG) Flying High As Oil Prices Settle Down

International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG), is seemingly back flying in clear skies, with the IAG share price up 5.28% through morning trading. The company, pa

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UK Energy Shares Drop as Ceasefire Called – BP Trails Shell

Shares of UK listed energy giants BP plc (LON:BP) and Shell plc (LON:SHEL) are facing headwinds as a newly brokered ceasefire in the Middle East sends crude oil prices tumbling, impacting prices on the

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Moonpig FY25 Results: Here’s What to Expect

Moonpig (LON: MOON) is set to report its full-year results for fiscal 2025 on Thursday, June 26, with investors focused on whether the online greetings card and gifting platform can meet or exceed guidance.

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Breedon Price Target Cut, Analyst Remains Bullish On Shares (LON:BREE)

Breedon Group shares (LON:BREE) closed at 382 GBp, reflecting a 2.15% dip on the day, and continuing what has been a difficult start to 2025, with the price down 13.77% on the period. In hitting an intraday low of 377p, Breed

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Shell Shares Downgraded as Analyst Prefers This Oil Stock Instead

Despite the recent rise in oil prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, Shell shares were downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform by Bernstein in a

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Barnes & Noble IPO: U.S. Listing Favoured, But London Has Appeal – IPO Expert

Barnes & Noble’s turnaround story has gained momentum, and an initial public offering could be its next major chapter. Earlier this year, the Financial Times

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Phoenix Group Shares (PHNX) Make New High As Rally Continues

Phoenix Group shares (LON:PHNX) are enjoying a stellar run on the London Stock Exchange, currently trading at 656p, for a 1.22% gain on the day. PHNX hit a new 52 week high

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Serco Share Price (SRP) Makes New High – Will Psychological Resistance Level Fall?

Serco shares (LON: SRP) were on the rise early in the London trading session, opening at a new high of 201p, before tailing off into the afternoon to stand neutral on the d

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Berkeley Group Share Price (LON:BKG) Down 8.5% – The Latest

Berkeley Group's share price (LON:BKG) is down 8.5% early in trading, as the UK homebuilder announced a significant leadership transition alongside its fiscal year 2025 results today.

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Orchard Funding Group Shares Surge: FY25 Earnings Seen Significantly Above Expectations

Orchard Funding Group (LON: ORCH) shares surged over 26% to 65p on Friday after the company announced that full-year 2025 earnings are expected to exceed current market expectations by more than 20%. 

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Halma, Diploma and Bunzl Shares – New Analyst Coverage (HLMA, DPLM, BNZL)

Kepler Cheuvreux has initiated coverage on three UK-listed industrial firms, taking a bullish view on Halma (LON: HLMA) and Diploma (LON: DPLM) while adopting a more cautious stance on Bunzl.

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Bank of England Holds Rates Firm at 4.25% – What Comes Next?

In a decision that underscores the delicate balancing act facing central banks globally, the Bank of England (BoE) opted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting o

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Hays Share Price Makes 52-Week Low Amid Profit Warnings and Economic Headwinds

Hays share price (LON:HAS) plummeted to a new 52-week low today, hitting 55.70p early before rallying somewhat through the day in closing at 63.10p, down 10.1%. This sharp drop underscores growing investor concerns about the

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BT Share Price (BT.A) Hit’s New High As Bullish Sentiment Continues

BT Group share price (LON: BT.A) has recently achieved a notable milestone, reaching a 52-week high at 191.55p on what has otherwise been a risk-off day in markets. Today's 1% gain is testament to bullish sentiment that has b

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Whitbread’s Premier Inn UK Sales Dip 2% Amid Challenging Market

Whitbread (LON: WTB) reported a 2% year-on-year decline in accommodation sales at its Premier Inn UK division in the first quarter, despite continuing to outperform the broader midscale and economy market.

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Rathbones Shares Remain ‘Highly Undervalued’

Rathbones Group (LON: RAT) was initiated with a Buy rating by Bank of America, which sees significant upside potential for the UK wealth and asset manager.  The bank s

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British American Tobacco Share Price (LON: BATS) Smokes Past 52-Week High

British American Tobacco share price (LON: BATS) today hit a new 52 week high at 3,660p, and appears to be continuing to gain into the close after a 1.25% increase on the day.

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