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InterContinental Hotels Shares (IHG) Upgraded to ‘Buy’, Turn Green on Year
InterContinental Hotels Group (LON: IHG) is experiencing positive market sentiment, with shares trading higher today following an upgrade from Jefferies. The analyst's revised outlook reflects growing confidence in the hotel
Unilever Share Price Target Trimmed Following Magnum Ice Cream Spinoff
Unilever shares (LON: ULVR) are under scrutiny following the completion of the Magnum Ice Cream Company (MICC) demerger, leading to a shifting outlook by analysts. Bank of America (BofA) has adjusted its price target for Unil
Centrica Shares Gain as JPMorgan Turns Bullish, Citing Efficiency Transformation
Centrica's shares (LON: CNA) are slightly higher today following an upgrade by JPMorgan, who flip to a bullish rating. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="candlestick"
FTSE 100 Rises; Fresnillo Gains, Card Factory Plunges
The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% on Friday morning, with gains occurring across European markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 also climbed 0.4%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s
Card Factory Share Price Hits Lowest Level in 3 Years After Profit Warning
Card Factory (LON: CARD) shares slumped more than 25% on Friday, initially dropping to around 70p, hitting their lowest level since December 2022, after the retailer issued a profit warning ahead of its crucial Christmas trad
Harbour Energy Shares Jump on North Sea Acquisition Deal
Harbour Energy (LON: HBR) shares rose 5.5% on Friday after the company announced a $170 million agreement to acquire substantially all subsidiaries of Waldorf Energy Partners and Waldorf Production, both currently in administ
ITM Power Shares Climb After Securing Engineering Contracts in Australia and Canada
ITM Power (LON: ITM) has announced the signing of two engineering contracts, signaling progress in the company's global expansion strategy. The contracts, located in Austr
Capita Navigates Contract Losses with AI-Driven Growth Strategy
Capita PLC (LON: CPI) provided a trading update for the 11 months ending November 30, 2025, revealing a mixed performance across its divisions. The report highlights the i
Aberdeen Group Expands US Footprint with £1.5bn Closed-End Fund Acquisition
Aberdeen Group plc (LON: ABDN) has announced an agreement with MFS to acquire the management of closed-end fund (CEF) assets totaling £1.5 billion. This strategic move fur
GSK’s RSV Vaccine, Arexvy, Poised for Broader EU Approval
GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) is nearing an expansion of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, following a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Hum
BP Gains Momentum on Gulf of Mexico Expansion
BP has announced the first oil from its Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This milestone, coupled with ongoing expansion efforts, signals a robust commitment to growing its upstream busines
Rolls-Royce Shares (LON:RR) Could Be On Path To New Highs as JPMorgan Raises Price Target
Rolls-Royce shares (LON: RR) are hovering around 1,100p into the afternoon session, 0.4% lower on the day, testing whether earlier resistance has once again turned into support for the name.
Diageo Shares Gain as Barclays Remains Bullish on Ride-Hailing Boost
Diageo shares (LON:DGE) are trading 1.75% higher today, bouncing off recent lows following Barclay's increased price target on the stock. Barclays has lifted its price targ
British American Tobacco Shares (BATS): Price Target Raised, Analyst Remains Bearish
British American Tobacco shares (LON:BATS) are currently trading lower, impacted by a mixed analyst sentiment despite a recent price target increase. The BATS share price is down 0.73% today, with the latest price target more
FTSE 100 Stable After Fed Rate Cut; MICC Gains, ENT Falls
The FTSE 100 held steady on Thursday, trading flat following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy move. The pan-European STOXX 600 edged 0.1% higher, while German
Marks & Spencer Shares ‘Detached’ From Peers, Says Shore Capital
Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) shares appear “detached in valuation terms from its peers,” according to Shore Capital, The firm’s note follows a pre-Christmas check-i
Magnum Ice Cream Shares: Analysts Split on Post-Demerger Outlook
Magnum Ice Cream drew a flurry of analyst initiations this week as trading in newly listed TMICC shares began their fourth day, following the brand’s demerger from Unilever on Saturday, 6 December.
Henry Boot Announces Organisational Changes to Support Future Growth
Henry Boot PLC (LON: BOOT) has announced a series of organisational changes aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving operational performance, aligning with its Future Ways of Working (FWoW) programme.
Entain Faces CFO Transition Amidst Stable Trading Expectations
Entain plc (LON: ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group, announced a significant leadership transition within its financial division. Rob Wood, the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Deputy CEO, will step down
RWS Holdings plc Reports Revenue and Profit Falls Amidst Strategic Shift
RWS Holdings plc (LON:RWS), a global AI solutions company, announced its results for the year ended September 30, 2025, revealing a decline in both revenue and adjusted profit before tax. The company is undergoing a significa
PZ Cussons to Retain Africa Business; Unveils Ambitious Growth Strategy
PZ Cussons (LON: PZC) announced it will retain its Africa business following a strategic review, outlining ambitious growth plans and risk-mitigation measures. Markets are responding positively to the news that PZ Cussons wil
Shawbrook Group Shares (LON:SHAW) Rise as Analysts Set Lofty Price Targets
Shawbrook Group shares (LON: SHAW) have been given a boost today from the analyst community, climbing 2.55% following the initiation of coverage by several respected names. [s
FTSE 100 Muted as European Markets Fall
The FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher on Wednesday morning, holding steady as broader European markets weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision.