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Crest Nicholson Shares Bounce From Recent Lows, Notes Encouraging Start to Year

Crest Nicholson (LON: CRST) shares are rising Thursday, aiming to continue the bounce from their recent lows after reporting an encouraging start to the year and outlining a refreshed strategy for growth at its Capital Market

Crest Nicholson
Sam Boughedda
Are BP Shares (LON: BP) a Buy?

BP's shares (LON: BP) have taken a mild 0.24% dip through this morning's session after a 6.3% rally in the week leading in. The past year paints a more complicated story

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BAE Systems Shares (LON: BA) Riding High, What is Driving The Move?

BAE Systems shares (LON: BA) have been a huge outperformer so far this year, with gains of 46.73% YTD a far cry from 2024, where the price gained single digits.

BAE Systems Shares
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Filtronic Shares Jump After Expanding Agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Filtronic (AIM: FTC) shares gained over 5% to around 110p on Tuesday after the company announced an expanded strategic agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to supply advanced technology for the Starlink satellite constellation.

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Centrica Well-Positioned, But More Clarity Needed

Barclays downgraded Centrica (LON: CNA) to Equal Weight from Overweight in a note this week, lowering its price target for the stock from 175p to 170p a share.  [stock_market_

Centrica building
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Factors Driving Diageo’s Share Price (LON: DGE)

Diageo (LON: DGE), the global spirits giant behind brands like Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff, is facing a period of significant turbulence. The company's stock has been on a downward trajectory for the past year, she

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Glencore (LON: GLEN) Offers to Acquire Li-Cycle

Glencore (LON: GLEN), a major player in the commodities sector, has made an offer to acquire Li-Cycle, a Canadian company specialising in lithium battery recycling. Li-Cycle, in response, has set up a special committee to eva

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National Grid Shares: Analyst Sees Potential 17% Upside

Bernstein analysts have raised their rating for National Grid (LON: NG.) to Outperform, projecting a potential 17% upside in the company's share price from Friday’s close. 

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RELX Stock Looks ‘Incrementally Attractive’ at Current Levels

Despite falling around 8% in the last month, RELX (LON: REL) stock is said to look "incrementally attractive" at current levels. Barclays upgraded RELX from Equal-Weight to

Relx Group sign
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Trainline Shares ‘Now Heavily Discounted’

Trainline (LON: TRN) shares have taken a significant hit this year, plunging over 36% year-to-date, with a 13% drop last Thursday as concerns over slowing ticket sales growth and the potential impact of a state-backed ticketi

Trainline logo office
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AstraZeneca to Acquire EsoBiotec in $1bn Deal

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) said Monday that it has agreed to acquire EsoBiotec in a deal worth up to $1 billion.  AstraZeneca will pay $425 million upfront, with up to $575 mil

AstraZeneca Office
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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

Berkeley Group
Sam Boughedda
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

ASOS store
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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

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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. 

Trainline logo office
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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

Halma Office
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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.

Flutter Ent office
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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

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Sam Boughedda
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

Pennon Group site
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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

Boohoo store
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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

Clarkson shipping
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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

Deliveroo driver
Sam Boughedda
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.

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