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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

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

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.

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.

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_

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

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

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.Â

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.Â

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.
