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AstraZeneca Pipeline to Drive ‘Very Strong’ Growth Outlook, Says Analyst
Shares of AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) (NASDAQ: AZN) rose more than 1% Thursday after analysts at JPMorgan said they see near-term upside.

Flutter Entertainment Target Raised on ‘Highly Attractive Return Dynamics’
Flutter Entertainment's (LON: FLTR) share price is seen rising significantly from current levels, with Jefferies lifting its price target for the stock to 22,000p from 19,500p in a recent note to clients, keeping a Buy rating

Proposed Vodafone and Three UK Merger Set For In-Depth Investigation
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the proposed merger between Vodafone (LON: VOD) and Three UK to an in-depth investigation, it was revealed Thursday.

Wizz Air Passenger Numbers Jump 12% in March
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air's (LON: WIZZ) shares edged higher at the start of Wednesday's session after the company reported its latest passenger numbers for March.Â

Hilton Food Group Profits Boosted By Seafood and Core Meat Categories
Hilton Food Group (LON: HFG) posted its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 31 December 2023 on Wednesday, reporting a robust financial and strong operational performance during the year.

Sainsbury Shares: Analyst Forecasts Attractive Total Return For SBRY
Analysts at Shore Capital stated in a recent client note that they expect Sainsbury (LON: SBRY) to provide an "attractive double-digit TSR [total shareholder return]."

Nationwide Chief Economist Says UK Housing Activity ‘Relatively Subdued’
UK housebuilder stocks were mixed at the start of Tuesday's session, while estate agent Foxtons dipped after the latest data from Nationwide's House Price Index revealed a marginal increase in the annual rate of house price g

Flutter Share Price Rose 5.76% on Upbeat Jeffries Investor Note
The Flutter Entertainment PLC (LON: FLTR) share price rose 5.76% after an analyst at Jeffries issued an investor note about the company. Jefferies recently provided insights into the company’s market positioning amidst a flur

AO World Shares (LON: AO) Up 14.3% on Its Pre-Close Trading Statement
The AO World PLC (LON: AO) share price surged 14.3% to sit at a mark 102.73 GBX through the afternoon session on news of the company issuing a pre-close statement for its 2024 financial year ending 31 March 2024. The update o

Spirent Comms’ Shares Rallied 11.7% on Keysight Takeover News
The Spirent Communications Plc (LON: SPT) share price rallied 11.7% after Keysight Technologies, a U.S.-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, decided to disrupt an existing £1 billion acquisition agreement for

JD Sports Share Price Spiked 17.7% Higher on Its FY 2024 Results
The JD Sports Fashion PLC (LON: JD) share price spiked 17.7% after the company released its financial results for the 2024 financial year, which is the 53 weeks ended 3 February 2024. The company has projected its Pre-Tax Pro

UK Market Roundup – M&A Wave Sends FTSE 100 to New Heights
In a day marked by robust merger and acquisition activities, British blue-chip index FTSE 100 soared to a 12-month high, fuelled by significant gains in firms Diploma and DS Smith which stood out as top performers.

BP and Shell Share Prices Both Suffer As Oil Prices Dip On Wednesday
BP PLC (LSE:BP.) and Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) share prices dro

Diploma Share Price Rallied 13.3% on £236M Peerless Acquisition
Diploma PLC's (LON: DPLM) share price rallied 13.3% after the company announced the proposed acquisition of Peerless Aerospace Fastener LLC (Peerless). The company shared news of its pending acquisition of Peerless, a preemin

CMC Markets’ Share Price Soared 14.3% on Latest Trading Update
The CMC Markets Plc (LON: CMCX) share price soared 14.3% after the company released its pre-close trading statement for the 2024 fiscal year ending 31 March 2024. Based on the January 2024 trading forecast, CMC anticipates th

DS Smith’s Share Price Rallied 7.93% on International Paper’s Bid
The DS Smith plc (LON: SMDS) share price rallied 7.93% after responding to media speculation and confirming that it was in discussions with International Paper Company about a potential acquisition offer comprised entirely of

Natwest (NWG) Share Price Fell 0.84% on Management Reshuffle
The Natwest Group PLC (LON: NWG) share price fell 0.84% on news that Paul Thwaite, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, has initiated a significant restructuring of the bank's leadership team as part of a strategic move to dec

FTSE 100 Nears its 12M High, Trump Backed Stock Skyrockets.
In a stride that reflects the underlying resilience of the British equity market, the FTSE 100 index today nudged slightly higher, achieving proximity to its 12-month zenith and approaching the cusp of its all-time high. Afte

Wood Group’s Share Price Plunged 6.11% on Its FY 2023 Results
The John Wood Group PLC (LON: WG) share price plunged 6.11% after releasing its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023. In its first year of implementing a new strategic vision, the company has successfully met
Shein Is Preparing for a London IPO, Based on the Latest Reports
The prolonged and highly speculative journey surrounding the potential IPO of the fast fashion behemoth Shein is nearing a conclusion. London is a possible frontrunner over New York for the coveted listing spot. A recent repo

Ocado Shares Surged 6.39% on Upbeat Q1 Fiscal Year 2024 Results
The Ocado Group PLC (LON: OCDO) share price rose 6.39% after releasing the trading statement for its fiscal first quarter, which is the 13 weeks ended 3rd March 2024. The trading update released today is from Ocado Retail Ltd

Asos Share Price Rallied 6.02% on Upbeat Half-Year 2024 Results
The ASOS plc (LON: ASC) share price rallied 6.02% after the company released its latest trading update for the 26 weeks (half-year) ending 3 March 2024. In the latest semi-annual financial overview, the company has observed a

UK Government Further Reduces Its Stake in NatWest Group, Moving Closer to Complete Privatisation
In a significant move within the UK banking sector, the British government has taken another step in unwinding its position in NatWest Group (formerly known as Royal Bank of Scotland), reducing its stake to below the critical
