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Hilton Food Group Makes ‘Another Strong Step Forward’ – Shore Capital

Hilton Food Group (LON: HFG) reported results for the first half of FY24 last week, which analysts at Shore Capital believe marked significant progress in its ongoing profit recovery. 

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FTSE 100 Opens Strong – Economic Events We Are Watching This Week

The FTSE 100 and European equities have started the week beginning Monday, September 9, 2024, strong, with the London index rising, currently up 0.5%  shortly after t

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WPP Shares Jump on Amazon Media Win

WPP (LON: WPP) shares surged more than 5% Thursday on the news reported late on Wednesday that Amazon had chosen WPP and Omnicom Media Group (OMG) to split its global media duties.

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Berkeley Group on Track for Pre-Tax Earnings Target

Berkeley Group Holdings (LON: BKG) announced Friday that its trading performance for the first four months of the fiscal year has remained steady. The company said it is co

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ABF: Primark Sales Impacted by Unfavorable Weather

On Thursday, Associated British Foods (LON: ABF) released an update on its trading performance during the second half of the financial year ending September 14, 2024. While

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Asos Announces Topshop JV, Says FY24 Sales Slightly Below Guidance

Online fashion retailer ASOS (LON: ASC) announced a series of developments on Thursday, including a refinancing plan, a joint venture for the Topshop and Topman brands, and a trading update for fiscal year 2024 (FY24).

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals Shares: Analyst Now More Confident in Growth – Here’s Why

Hikma Pharmaceuticals (LON: HIK) was upgraded to Buy from Hold at Berenberg this week, with an analyst at the firm telling investors in a note that they now have more confidence in the growth outlook across the business for t

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M&G Well Positioned to Navigate Challenging Market Despite Operating Profit Decline

M&G plc (LON: MNG) posted what it described as a resilient financial performance for the first half of 2024 despite reporting a decline in adjusted operating profit and net client flows.

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Viaro Energy Acquiring North Sea Assets

In recent days, independent British producer Viaro Energy has made a significant stride in expanding its portfolio by declaring its intention to acquire Shell and Exxo

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HSBC Boosts Shareholder Value with £3bn Buyback

HSBC Holdings shares (LON:HSBA) have pulled back 1.1% in London trading today, with news of a substantial £3 billion share buyback along with a declaration of a second interim dividend of $0.10 per share failing to provide th

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BP to Hand Shareholders $7 Billion on Stock Buybacks

U.K.-based oil giant BP PLC (LON: BP) has announced an upcoming reward for its shareholders, a hefty $7 billion that will come through stock repurchases. This decision c

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Citi Maintains Bullish Stance on Diageo But Trims Target

Citi has reaffirmed its confidence in Diageo PLC (LON:DGE), maintaining a "Buy" rating on the global beverage giant's stock yet slightly reduced its price target from 3000p to 2900p. This adjustment comes in the wake of Diage

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Kingfisher Cut at Barclays Ahead of ‘Potentially Underwhelming’ H1 Results

Shares of British home improvement retailer Kingfisher (LON: KGF) fell around 1% in Monday's session following a downgrade by Barclays, which shifted its rating from Overweight to Equal Weight in a note to clients.

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Watches of Switzerland Confident in Delivering FY25 Guidance

Watches of Switzerland Group (LON: WOSG) said in a trading update on Tuesday that trading for the first 18 weeks of the financial year has been in line with expectations. [sto

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Shell Receives Further Analyst Support

Shell shares (LON: SHEL) trade mildly green on London markets today, up 0.2% as the FTSE 100 index remains r

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Cerillion’s Share Price (LON: CER) Delivering Long Term Gains In Boost to UK Tech

Cerillion (LON: CER), an IT services company specialising in artificial intelligence enhanced communication systems, has emerged a

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FTSE 100: A Mixed Start For European Equities

The FTSE 100 and European equities have started the week beginning Monday, September 2, 2024, mixed, with the London index edging slightly higher, gaining around 0.02%  shortly after the open. On Friday, the FTSE 100 edged ar

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Rightmove: REA Eyes Potential Acquisition

Australia's REA Group confirmed on Monday that it is considering a potential cash and share offer for to acquire Rightmove (LON: RMV), the leading online property marketplace in the United Kingdom.

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Compass Group Shares (LON:CPG) Continue To Outperform, Where Next?

Compass Group shares (LON: CPG) are coming off 52 week highs this week, as the London listed stock continues to outperform the index. A 12.46% on a YTD basis brings the 12

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Reckitt’s Outlook Dims; JPMorgan Cuts Rating

Reckitt's shares are trading up today, gaining 1.04% and continuing the mini recent revival. This upswing comes despite a recent move that caught the attention of investors. Notably, JPMorgan has downgraded the stock of Recki

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Diversified Energy’s Dividend Shifts Gear (LON: DEC)

Investors in search of high-yield dividend stocks on the FTSE 250 have been closely monitoring Diversified Energy Company (LON: DEC), which currently tops the list with an extraordinary dividend yield that is close to 20% at

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Centrica Shares: Should Investors Buy the Dip

Centrica (LON: CNA) has seen its shares decline more than 8% in 2024. While some analysts and investors may be wary at current levels, one believes the risk-reward for the stock is now an attractive one.

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Why Has Glencore’s Share Price Been Falling In Recent Months?

Glencore's share price (LON: GLEN) has declined over the last 3 months, retracing from 52 week highs over 500p (506.72) to be trading a little over 400p. With the stock changing hands at 403.40 this morning, up 0.7%, the dip

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