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Berkeley Group Reaffirms Guidance, Concerned by Impact of Regulatory Changes
Berkeley Group (LON: BKG) reaffirmed its earnings guidance for £975 million in pre-tax profit across FY25 (£525 million) and FY26 (£450 million), but expressed concerns over the impact of regulatory changes on housing deliver
After a 40% Decline This Year, Are Asos Shares Now Fairly Valued?
HSBC upgraded shares of Asos (LON: ASC) from "Reduce" to "Hold" in a note to clients this week, lowering its price target for the stock to 270p from 320p. The bank highligh
NatWest Shares (LON: NWG) In Correction Territory as Government Holdings Go Below 5%
Natwest shares (LON: NWG) have fallen more than 10% from recent highs, officially putting the stock in correction territory. The move in itself can be considered healthy, particularly after a strong rally, which in the case o
Trainline Shares Slump as Trading Statement Disappoints Despite Record Net Ticket Sales
Trainline (LON: TRN) shares fell as much as 14% on Thursday, hitting their lowest level since December 2023, as investors reacted negatively to the company's full-year trading update.
Halma Shares Look for 2nd Day of Gains After Highlighting Solid Progress
Halma (LON: HLMA) shares are up 2.5% on Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 2.2% gain, as investors reacted positively to the company’s latest trading update. [stock_market_widge
Flutter Entertainment: Analyst Remains Bullish Despite Recent Stock Decline
Goldman Sachs reiterated its Buy rating on Flutter Entertainment (LON: FLTR) following the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 results, citing upside potential in its US business and maintaining a 12-month price target of $325.
Lloyds Banking Shares Fall as Stock Deemed ‘Expensive’
Lloyds Banking (LON: LLOY) shares declined 2.8% on Tuesday after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded its rating for the stock to Market Perform from Outperform. [stock_mar
Are Pennon Group Shares Trading at a Discount?
Citi upgraded Pennon Group Plc (LON: PNN) from Neutral to Buy in a note this week, citing a valuation gap that presents an opportunity for investors. [stock_market_widget typ
Boohoo Rebrands as Debenhams Group
On Tuesday, Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) announced a major rebrand, officially changing its name to Debenhams Group, as it pivots towards a marketplace-led business model. The m
Clarkson Shares Tumble Despite Record Profit as Geo-Political Outlook Remains Uncertain
Clarkson PLC’s (LON: CKN) share price fell on Friday despite the shipping services firm posting record profits for 2024. Investors appeared cautious about the company
Deliveroo to Exit Hong Kong Business, Shares Edge Higher
Deliveroo (LON: ROO) shares edged higher in early Monday trading after it announced the decision to exit the Hong Kong market. The company revealed it is selling certain a
Pearson Continues to Execute Well, Analyst Remains Bullish
Goldman Sachs reiterated its Buy rating on Pearson (LON: PSON) following the company’s full-year 2024 results, citing strong capital allocation and solid execution of its strategic priorities.
Just Group Shares Drop Despite Exceeding Profit Target
Just Group (LON: JUST) shares dropped over 15% on Friday despite the company reporting a 34% rise in underlying operating profit for 2024, significantly exceeding its five-year target in just three years.
Greggs Shares (LON: GRG) See’s Analysts Cut Price Targets
Greggs shares (LON: GRG) have seen a shift in sentiment from the analyst community in recent days, with three major firms lowering their price target on the stock. With the share price having fallen by 37.50% year-to-date, t
Informa Shares Drop as Financials Fail To Ignite Bulls
Informa shares (LON: INF) have responded negatively to the latest financial results, falling 2.24% through the early hours of trading. The company reported impressive financial results for 2024, but it has not been enough to
Melrose Industries Shares Give Up Some Gains as Early Year Rally Takes Breath
Despite improved numbers across the board, Melrose Industries' share price (LON: MRO) has fallen sharply on the latest financial results, down 9.9% through the early hours of trading as markets reacted to a missed sales numbe
Haleon Shares: Is The Upside Capped After 25% Move in the Last 12 Months?
Haleon (LON: HLN) shares have rallied nearly 25% over the past year, prompting HSBC to downgrade the stock from Buy to Hold in a note this week, citing limited further upside.
Kenmare Resources Shares Surge After Confirming Takeover Proposal From Oryx Global Partners
The share price of Kenmare Resources (LON: KMR) surged on Wednesday after the company confirmed it had received a takeover proposal from Oryx Global Partners and its former managing director, Michael Carvill.
FTSE 100 Stutters Into Close – Index Holds 8750 Level With Banks’ Support
London's FTSE 100 index stuttered into the close today, falling by a marginal 0.04% to end at 8,755.84. Having begun the day trading up 0.8% in the early part of the
Flutter Entertainment Launches $300 Million Share Buyback
Flutter's stock (NYSE: FLUT) has moved up 0.33% in early trading today, as the company released a buyback update. The company, a leading name in the world of online sports betting and iGaming, has unveiled a significant shar
Breedon Group Announces Lionmark Acquisition
Breedon Group (LON: BREE) announced the acquisition of Missouri-based Lionmark Construction Companies for $238 million (£187 million) on Wednesday. [stock_market_widget type="
Balfour Beatty Shares Slide as CEO to Step Down
Balfour Beatty (LON: BBY) shares fell on Wednesday after the infrastructure group announced Chief Executive Leo Quinn will step down later this year after more than a decade in the role.
Shell Stock Edges Lower as it Reshuffles Executive Team
Shell (LON: SHEL) shares fell more than 3% on Tuesday after the energy giant announced a shake-up of its executive leadership as part of its ongoing transformation efforts. [s
