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Marks & Spencer Shares’ (MKS) New 52 Week High As Price Target Raised

In a vote of confidence for the venerable British retailer, JPMorgan has raised its price target for Marks & Spencer shares (LON: MKS) from 360 to 425 GBp, maintain

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Whitbread Shares Jump as Premier Inn Owner On Course to Deliver ‘Step Change’ in Profits, Margins, and Returns

Premier Inn owner Whitbread (LON: WTB) saw its shares jump over 4% on Wednesday after unveiling plans to significantly boost profits, margins, and shareholder returns over the next five years.

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Is A BrewDog IPO Expected Anytime Soon?

There has been much speculation about a BrewDog IPO, and with many wondering when, or if it will happen, comments from a co-founder may provide some insight into what is a changing UK market.

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NatWest Shares (LON:NWG) Gain Double Upgrade

Jefferies, the prominent investment banking firm, has changed its tune on NatWest (LON: NWG), upgrading the UK-based banking group from 'underperform' to 'buy.' This double upgrade from bearish to bullish in recommendation re

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BAE Systems Secures $460M Army Contract

The defense sector has witnessed a significant development with BAE Systems being awarded a notable contract by the U.S. Army. The British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems (LON: BA) has secured

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Compass Group Shares (LON:CPG) Hits New High, Continues to Outperform

Compass Group shares (LON:CPG) hit a new 52 week high of 2,493p in trading today, as the stock added 0.6% on the day so far. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="candl

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FTSE 100 Trading Down As Oil Weighs On Index – BP, Shell Notable Dips

Today's trading session has kicked off with the FTSE 100 index facing headwinds, down 0.48%, as declines in major oil companies and industrial metal miners, signal a

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Ceres Power Shares: Down 17% in the Last Week, Analyst Cuts to Neutral

Ceres Power (LON: CWR) shares are down around 17% in the last week, not helped by a recent ratings downgrade from an analyst at Goldman Sachs. [stock_market_widget type="chart

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Wise Shares Jump as Progress Continues ‘at Pace’

Shares in Wise Plc (LON: WISE) surged in early Tuesday trading following the release of the company's second-quarter trading update. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template

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Breedon Share Price Target(LON: BREE) Raised at UBS to 485 with Bullish Outlook

UBS has updated its price target for Breedon Group shares (LON: BREE), signalling confidence in the company's financial trajectory and affirming a Buy rating on the shares. The adjusted target of 485

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DP World Announces £1bn UK Investment

In a significant display of commitment to the UK market, DP World, owner of P&O Ferries, has confirmed plans to invest £1 billion in Britain. This announcement comes just days after the company was embroiled in a dispute

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FTSE 100 Holding Firm, Entain Share Price (ENT) Falters On Gambling Tax Speculation

The FTSE 100, the leading index of UK shares, observed a marginal increase, starting the week with an three-point climb amid a significant week for economic data. How

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Barclays Stock at an Attractive Entry Point Despite Strong Performance

Barclays (LON: BARC) shares are at an "attractive entry point" for investors, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs in a rec

Barclays
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Mulberry Shares Surge as Majority Shareholder Rejects Frasers Takeover Bid

Mulberry Group plc (LON: MUL) shares jumped 12% on Monday following a statement from the company that its majority shareholder, Challice Limited, has "no interest" in selling its stake to Frasers Group plc (LON: FRAS).

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Haleon Stock Price Target Cut Ahead of Q3 Results

Haleon (LON: HLN) shares rose around 0.8% on Thursday despite Morgan Stanley lowering its price target for the stock from 415p

Haleon stock
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Premier Foods Shares Expected to Rise: Here’s Why

Premier Foods (LON: PFD) shares were given a boost this week after Barclays upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight, suggesting that the company's shares are poised for a significant rise.

Premier Foods basket
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Metals Sector Outlook & Shares Revised Down At JPMorgan

In a notable shift, JPMorgan has downgraded several metals and mining stocks following stimulus efforts announced by China, s

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U.K Government Continues To Trim NatWest Stake

In a move to progress its plan to return the bank to private ownership, the U.K. government has reduced its stake in NatWest Group PLC (LON: NWG) to just below 16%. This strategic disposal is part of a broader government sche

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GSK Shares Climb Green On The Year After Settling Zantac Lawsuits

GSK shares (LON: GSK) experienced a significant increase, rising 5.76% in early trading this morning after the British pharmaceutical giant announced it had reached a s

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Liontrust Asset Management Shares Slide Amid Outflows and Market Uncertainty

Liontrust Asset Management Plc (LON: LIO) shares continue to decline, adding a further 3% fall on Thursday after the company reported a drop in assets under management (AUM) for the third quarter of 2024.

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United Utilities Shares Rise: ‘UK Water Sector Entering Capex Super Cycle’

United Utilities (LON: UU.) shares rose more than 1% on Wednesday after RBC Capital upgraded the company's rating to Outperform from Sector Perform. [stock_market_widget type=

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FTSE 100 Retakes 8,200, Mondi and Rio Tinto Make Moves

In a striking contrast to China's equity turmoil, the FTSE 100 exhibited resilience as it opened higher, seemingly unperturbed by the lack of stimulus news rattling C

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Revolution Beauty Plunges as Sales Slump, Expects Q4 Return to Growth

Revolution Beauty Group's (LON: REVB) share price plummeted by around 22% on Wednesday after the company's latest trading update disappointed investors. [stock_market_widget t

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