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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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Diageo Share Price Makes New 52 Week Low As Consumer Behaviour Shifts

Diageo's share price (LON:DGE) is facing a sobering reality as it plumbed to new 52-week lows, hitting 1,883, and currently trading at 1,900, down 0.65% on the day. This marks a significant downturn for a company historically

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HSBC Shares Continue to Outperform – Firm Grapping With Workplace Policies

HSBC's share price (LON: HSBA) is currently trading at 870p on the London Stock Exchange, up 0.78% on the day. The banking giant is said to be grappling with evolving work

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Analysts Turn Cautious on Bunzl as Share Price Decline Continues

RBC Capital downgraded Bunzl (LON: BNZL) to Sector Perform from Outperform on Tuesday, citing mounting industry concerns and increased competitive pressure.  The firm also

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Wise Shares: US Listing Expected to Be Positive in the Long-Term

Wise (LON: WISE) shares are expected to benefit in the long term from the company's decision to move its primary listing to the United States, according to analysts at Berenberg.

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UK Trading Platforms – How Do Share Prices Stack Up? (IGG, PLUS, CMCX)

The landscape of online trading platforms in the UK is a dynamic and ever-evolving one, shaped by market volatility, regulatory pressures,

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UK Mining Giants Stutter With Shares Under Pressure (RIO, BHP, GLEN)

The UK mining sector, a cornerstone of the FTSE 100, is currently navigating a complex landscape of fluctuating commodity prices, strategic realignments, and evolving

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Ninety One Shares: Here’s What Could Push the Stock Even Higher

JPMorgan upgraded Ninety One (LON: N91) to Neutral from Underweight in a note on Tuesday, lifting its price target for the stock to 178p from 132p, citing signs of a potential turning point for the asset manager’s growth.

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ITM Power Shares Continue to Surge: Company Selected For 2 UK Projects

ITM Power (LON: ITM) shares rose by almost 9% on Tuesday to 80p, extending a substantial rally over the past few months. Tuesday’s gain comes after the company announced it

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FTSE 100 Start’s Week Positively as Oil Prices Settle Down

UK's May inflation report will provide critical insights into the global inflation landscape this week. A weaker-than-expected inflation print could offer some relief to the Bank of England (BoE), potentially paving the way f

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Entain Shares Jump as it Lifts BetMGM FY25 Guidance

Entain (LON: ENT) shares jumped Monday after announcing an upgraded fiscal year 2025 guidance for BetMGM LLC, its joint venture with MGM Resorts International in North America. 

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