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Aviva Shares Rally on ‘Very Strong’ Q3 Performance

Aviva (LON: AV.) shares jumped at the open on Thursday after the British insurer reported a "very strong" third quarter with double-digit growth in key metrics. [stock_market_

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FCA Widens Motor Finance Review, Posing New Risks for Lenders (CBG, LLOY)

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly expanded its review of the motor finance sector, a move that might expose lenders such as Close Brothers Group PLC and Lloyds Bank to a potential surge in compensation c

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Flutter Shares Continue Setting Highs After Stellar Q3 Results

Flutter Entertainment shares (LON: FLTR) have continued to attract the bulls, as the premier gaming and betting company, witnessed its stock price hit another all-time high after outperforming in the third quarter. Flutter sh

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National Grid Target Upgraded as Shares Go Red YTD

National Grid shares (LON: NG), listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker NG have taken a dip this mornin

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GSK Downgraded as Shares ‘Continue to Languish’

GSK (LON: GSK) shares fell around 2% Tuesday on the back of a downgrade by one Wall Street investment bank, which noted that despite the positives, the stock "continues to languish."

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Smiths Group Raises Full-Year Revenue Guidance, Shares Surge

Shares of Smiths Group (LON: SMIN) surged Wednesday morning after the engineering group reported a strong first-quarter performance and raised its full-year revenue guidance.

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Shell Triumphs in Dutch Court Climate Appeal

Shell shares (LON: SHEL) have bounced 0.5% off the today's low, after a landmark decision, Royal Dutch Shell has won its appeal against a previous Dutch court ruling w

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GSK Shares Make New 52-Week Low On Tough Morning For UK Markets

Shares of GSK (LON:GSK) hit a new 52-week low today, dipping to 1,352.86p, marking a disappointing last 6 months for the pharmaceutical giant, and holders of the stock. Since reaching 52 week highs in May,

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AstraZeneca Increases 2024 Forecasts – Share Price Continues To Come Under Pressure

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has upwardly revised its sales and profit forecasts for the year 2024. This strategic move comes after the company surpassed market expectations with its robust third-quarter performance. In r

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Serco’s Share Price Target (LON: SRP) Trimmed

Serco Group shares (LON: SRP) have fallen 0.75% in early trading today, bringing the cumulative 5 session loss to 10.55%. Currently trading at 158.60, Deutsche Bank has announced that it has lowered its price target for Serco

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Vodafone Drops As Revenue Growth Pressured by FX Headwinds

Vodafone Group (LON: VOD) reported mixed results for the first half of FY25, sending its share price lower in early Tuesday trading. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template

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BAE Systems Gains After Solid Year-to-Date Order Intake

On Tuesday, BAE Systems (LON: BA.) reported a robust year-to-date performance, with approximately £25 billion in orders secured thus far in 2024. [stock_market_widget type="ch

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UK Paper & Packaging Firms Gain Shifting Outlook (MNDI, SMDS)

Barclays has made notable adjustments to its outlook on companies within the paper and packaging sector. Notably, the firm has upgraded DS Smith (LON: SMDS) to an "equal weight" status while downgrading Mondi (LON: MNDI) due

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NatWest Shares Continue To Set Highs – Buys Back £1bn from Treasury

In a significant move towards privatisation, NatWest (LON: NWG) has reduced the Government's stake in the bank to 11.4%, following a £1 billion share buyback from the Treasury. This bold step marks another milestone in NatWes

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FTSE 100 Climbs Back Above 8,100 To Start Week on a High

The FTSE 100 index has begun the new week with a bullish upswing of 0.73%, as investor sentiment received a notable boost following multiple positive financial revela

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Croda International Shares Jump Following Q3 Sales Growth

Croda International (LON: CRDA) shares jumped Monday after it announced its sales for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 5% compared to the same period last year. [stock_m

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Greggs Shares Plunged – Here’s Why

Shares of bakery chain Greggs (LON: GRG) tumbled 6% Friday after a Deutsche Bank report predicted significant cost increases due to the recent Budget. [stock_market_widget typ

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Schroders’ Shares (SDR) Make New 52 Week Low, Currently Holding 300 Level

Schroders' share price (LON: SDR) continues to slump today, down 1.89% at the time of writing, and making new lows at 300.60. The stock, a well-established entity within t

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Vistry Plunges After Cutting Profit Outlook as Cost Pressures Increase

Vistry Group (LON: VTY), a leading UK housebuilder, saw its shares plummet by more than 15% on Friday after the company issued a profit warning and revealed deeper-than-expected cost issues within its South division.

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IAG Shares Jump as Q3 Performance ‘Very Strong’

IAG (LON: IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, saw its shares surge on Friday following the re

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Will BP’s Share Price Underperformance Continue amid Trump’s Energy Policies?

BP shares (LON: BP) have delivered very little for holders through 2024, with a decline of 18.23% in the stock price significantly underperforming the market. The 5 year trend has not been much better, with a 24.25% dip in sh

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BoE Trims Rates As Expected With Global Uncertainties Looming

The Bank of England (BoE) is set to make a pivotal move in interest rates for the second time this year, lowering them to 4.75 percent. This decision comes against a backdrop of economic challenges and geopolitical uncertaint

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Sainsbury’s Falls Despite 5% Jump in Food Sales

Major UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's (LON: SBRY) reported a decline in statutory post-tax profits for the first half of its financial year, despite strong sales growth.  [st

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