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Pearson Shares Fall But It Is ‘On Track to Achieve 2025 Guidance’
Pearson (LON: PSON) shares fell around 2.5% in early Friday trading despite the company reaffirming it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance, following a modest 1% rise in underlying sales for the first quarter.
Burberry Shares: ‘Potential Rewards Now Outweigh the Risks’
Citi analysts upgraded Burberry Group (LON: BRBY) shares to a “Buy” rating for the first time in 17 years in a note to clients Thursday, citing growing confidence in the luxury brand’s turnaround prospects.
Rolls-Royce Reports Strong Start to 2025, Maintains Full-Year Guidance
Rolls-Royce (LON: RR.) reported a robust start to 2025, with all divisions said to be performing well and full-year guidance re
National Grid Announces Zoë Yujnovich as New Chief Executive, Shares Slide
National Grid (LON: NG.) announced the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its next Chief Executive, succeeding long-standing CEO John Pettigrew, who will retire in November after nearly a decade in the role.
Deliveroo Share Price Risk/Reward Currently ‘Unattractive’
In a note this week, Kepler Cheuvreux initiated coverage of Deliveroo (LON: ROO) with a Reduce rating and a 156p price target, warning that the current risk/reward profile is “unattractive” amid growing competitive pressure a
GSK Delivers Steady Growth Amid Market Challenges
GSK shares (LON: GSK) jumped 4.82% through the early afternoon of UK trading, with the firm reporting an encouraging start to the year. This has been underscored by a s
Barclays Share Price Jumps After Q1 Earnings Top Expectations
Barclays (LON: BARC) shares gained more than 3% at the start of Wednesday’s session after the bank posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, with pre-tax profit and revenue ahead of analyst forecasts.
Smith & Nephew Shares Rally After Operational Improvement Drives Q1 Revenue Growth
Smith & Nephew (LON: SN.) shares rose more than 5% on Wednesday after the medical technology firm reported a 3.1% underlying revenue increase for the first quarter of 2025, driven by operational improvements and recent pr
Hammerson Downtrend Expected to Continue as Analysts Struggle to See How it Evolves From Here
Hammerson (LON: HMSO) shares face further downside, according to Barclays analysts in a note this week. The bank downgraded the stock from Equal Weight to Underweight
Jet2 Shares Surge After Solid Profit Growth, £250m Share Buyback
Jet2 (LON: JET2) shares rose sharply on Tuesday, currently up more than 13%, after the leisure travel group reported robust full-year profit growth and unveiled a £250 million share buyback programme.
GSK Share Price Target Cut as Headwinds Expected to Weigh
HSBC lowered its price target on pharmaceutical giant GSK (LON: GSK) from 1,190p to 1,170p in a note to clients this week, maintaining a Reduce rating on the stock. T
Berkeley Group Shares Now a Buy After 14% Decline in Last 12 Months
UBS upgraded Berkeley Group Holdings (LON: BKG) from Neutral to Buy in a note Monday, telling investors that the stock has a compelling valuation following a 14% decline over the past year.
Deliveroo Shares Surge: Suspends Buyback Programme Following DoorDash Takeover Proposal
Deliveroo (LON: ROO) shares surged more than 16% on Monday after the company announced the suspension of its £100 million share buyback programme following a takeover proposal from US rival DoorDash.
Smith & Nephew Shares: Business Underperformance ‘Might Be Difficult to Turn Around’
Smith & Nephew (LON: SN.) shares were in focus on Friday after HSBC downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold, cutting the price target from 1,160p to 1,070p. In a research
CRH Stock Priced at 32% Discount Says Analyst
CRH’s (LON: CRH) share price rose 2.9% on Friday after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Overweight rating, naming it a top pick. Analyst Cedar Ekblom argued that C
WPP Q1 Revenue Down 5% as Macroeconomic Challenges Weigh
WPP (LON: WPP) reported a 5% year-on-year drop in first-quarter revenue to £3.24 billion, as macroeconomic headwinds and the timing of new business impacted performance.
Oxford Metrics Shares Edge Higher as H1 Profit Expected to Be In Line
Oxford Metrics (LON: OMG) shares rose slightly on Friday, currently up 0.4%, after the company said it expects first-half profit and revenue to be in line with management expectations, supported by momentum across both of its
TT Electronics Shares Downgraded as Short-Cycle Names to ‘Feel the Pain’
Barclays analyst Vlad Sergievskii downgraded TT Electronics (LON: TTG) from Overweight to Equal Weight in a note Thursday, cutting the bank’s price target for the stock from 100p to 90p.
London Stock Exchange Group Q1 Update – What to Expect
Citi analysts expect a steady first-quarter trading update from London Stock Exchange Group (LON: LSEG) when it reports on 1 May, describing the upcoming statement as “relatively uneventful.”
Asos Shares Fall But ‘New Commercial Model is Working’ Says CEO
Online fashion retailer ASOS (LON: ASC) experienced a 4.9% dip on Thursday, despite the company highlighting significant progress in its profitability transformation. The
Vodafone Shares: Market Needs Clear Evidence of a Structural Turnaround
Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares came under pressure in Wednesday’s session, declining 2.9% after JPMorgan downgraded the stock from
Croda International Q1 Sales Rise 8%, Shares Jump
The Croda International (LON: CRDA) share price has risen by more than 8% on Wednesday after the chemicals group reported an 8% rise in first-quarter sales and confirmed it was on track to meet full-year expectations.
Foxtons Share Price Rises, Q1 Revenue Increases 24%
Foxtons Group (LON: FOXT) shares rose over 1% shortly after the open on Wednesday following the London-based estate agency’s first-quarter trading update. The company
