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Babcock Shares to Continue Bullish Run After 5-Year British Army Contract Award
Babcock International (LON: BAB) shares gained on Wednesday after the company secured a £1 billion contract extension with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the British Army.
Can FTSE 100 Recapture 8,700 after Strong Start?
The FTSE 100 is pushing up towards 8,700 this morning, with gains of 0.62% propelling the index 53 points to 8,691. Having fallen below the level on Friday, the bulls
Vodafone Downgraded as Three Merger Impact Heavy on Valuation
Bank of America downgraded Vodafone (LON: VOD) shares from Buy to Neutral in a note this week, citing concerns over the financ
AO World Shares Rally as Profit Seen at Top End of Guidance Range
AO World (LON: AO.) shares rose around 2.4% in early Tuesday trading after the electricals retailer said full-year profit is expected to be at the top end of its guidance range, supported by strong retail sales growth.
EMA Reviews GSK’s Nucala Application for COPD Treatment
GSK plc (LON: GSK) has announced a significant development concerning its asthma medication, Nucala, which is being considered for expanded use. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted the company's application to br
WPP Exploring Sale of In-Flight Entertainment Provider Spafax – Sky News
WPP (LON: WPP), the FTSE 100-listed advertising and marketing firm, is looking to sell its in-flight entertainment provider Spafax as part of a broader effort to reshape the business, according to a report from Sky News on Fr
Crest Nicholson Shares Potentially ‘Significantly Undervalued’
Crest Nicholson's (LON: CRST) turnaround plan under its new Chief Executive has prompted RBC Capital to upgrade the stock to Outperform. [stock_market_widget type="chart" tem
What Is Moving Shell’s Share Price This Year?
The first few months of 2025 has seen Shell's share price (LON: SHEL) climb 7.96%, albeit seemingly stuck in a trading range that has held for the past 6 months or so.
Babcock Share Price (LON: BAB) Rally Earns Company FTSE 100 Place
Babcock' shares (LON: BAB) have started the year with huge gains, as a run up that stretches to 44.5% has brought new 52 week highs in the process. With an ever growing market cap, Babcock is set to replace Hargreaves Lansdow
QinetiQ Share Price Targets Cut After Profit Warning
QinetiQ (LON: QQ.) shares faced further pressure as multiple analysts cut their price targets following the defence contractor’s profit warning earlier this week. Deutsche
Asos Shares Surge Again as H1 Earnings Expected to Beat Consensus
Asos (LON: ASC) extended Thursday’s rally on Friday, following news that the online fashion retailer expects first-half earnings to exceed analyst expectations. [stock_market_
Wickes Shares Jump, Adjusted PBT at Upper End of Market Expectations
Wickes (LON: WIX) shares climbed more than 6% on Thursday morning after the home improvement retailer reported full-year results showing adjusted profit before tax (PBT) at the upper end of expectations.
Crest Nicholson Shares Bounce From Recent Lows, Notes Encouraging Start to Year
Crest Nicholson (LON: CRST) shares are rising Thursday, aiming to continue the bounce from their recent lows after reporting an encouraging start to the year and outlining a refreshed strategy for growth at its Capital Market
Are BP Shares (LON: BP) a Buy?
BP's shares (LON: BP) have taken a mild 0.24% dip through this morning's session after a 6.3% rally in the week leading in. The past year paints a more complicated story
BAE Systems Shares (LON: BA) Riding High, What is Driving The Move?
BAE Systems shares (LON: BA) have been a huge outperformer so far this year, with gains of 46.73% YTD a far cry from 2024, where the price gained single digits.
Filtronic Shares Jump After Expanding Agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Filtronic (AIM: FTC) shares gained over 5% to around 110p on Tuesday after the company announced an expanded strategic agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to supply advanced technology for the Starlink satellite constellation.
Centrica Well-Positioned, But More Clarity Needed
Barclays downgraded Centrica (LON: CNA) to Equal Weight from Overweight in a note this week, lowering its price target for the stock from 175p to 170p a share. [stock_market_
Factors Driving Diageo’s Share Price (LON: DGE)
Diageo (LON: DGE), the global spirits giant behind brands like Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff, is facing a period of significant turbulence. The company's stock has been on a downward trajectory for the past year, she
Glencore (LON: GLEN) Offers to Acquire Li-Cycle
Glencore (LON: GLEN), a major player in the commodities sector, has made an offer to acquire Li-Cycle, a Canadian company specialising in lithium battery recycling. Li-Cycle, in response, has set up a special committee to eva
National Grid Shares: Analyst Sees Potential 17% Upside
Bernstein analysts have raised their rating for National Grid (LON: NG.) to Outperform, projecting a potential 17% upside in the company's share price from Friday’s close.
RELX Stock Looks ‘Incrementally Attractive’ at Current Levels
Despite falling around 8% in the last month, RELX (LON: REL) stock is said to look "incrementally attractive" at current levels. Barclays upgraded RELX from Equal-Weight to
Trainline Shares ‘Now Heavily Discounted’
Trainline (LON: TRN) shares have taken a significant hit this year, plunging over 36% year-to-date, with a 13% drop last Thursday as concerns over slowing ticket sales growth and the potential impact of a state-backed ticketi
AstraZeneca to Acquire EsoBiotec in $1bn Deal
AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) said Monday that it has agreed to acquire EsoBiotec in a deal worth up to $1 billion. AstraZeneca will pay $425 million upfront, with up to $575 mil