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FTSE 100 Dips Amid Economic Slowdown, European Indices Following Suit
The FTSE 100 index opened the week on a weaker note, as disappointing UK economic data weighed on investor sentiment. The leading index is currently down by 0.69%, ha
Experian Shares Gain Momentum as Analysts Raise Price Targets
Experian (LON: EXPN) stock has been attracting attention as Goldman Sachs, RBC Capital, and Barclays have upped their targets for the stock in the last couple of weeks, signalling confidence in its growth potential.
Aston Martin Shares Plunge On Guidance Cut
Aston Martin Lagonda (LON: AML) saw its shares tumble by around 11.3% in early Monday trading. The luxury automaker announced a strategic realignment of its 2024 wholesale volumes and lowered its third-quarter and FY2024 guid
Index Roundup – FTSE 100 Ends Week Strong, As Hang Seng and SSE Lead The Week
The FTSE 100 ended the week on an upbeat note, with gains of 0.43% on the day buoyed in part by Prudential's (LON: PRU) promising expansion news and a surge in Chines
Cranswick Shares Hit New Highs on Strong Trading Update
Shares of Cranswick plc (LON: CWK), a leading food producer in the UK, saw a significant rise following the company's latest trading update. The share price closed up 6.04% at 5,000, after earlier breaching the level to set a
British Land Set To Join FTSE 100 as Darktrace Departs
In a reshuffle, British Land shares (LON: BLND) are poised to rejoin the FTSE 100 index. The shuffle of the index will see the cybersecurity enterprise Darktrace bein
Avation Shares: Potential Catalysts on the Horizon
Canaccord Genuity maintained a Buy rating on commercial passenger aircraft leasing business Avation (LON: AVAP) in a note this week, despite lowering its target price for the stock to 255p a share.
Watches of Switzerland (LON: WOSG) Up 50% From YTD Lows, Still Cheap?
The Watches of Switzerland share price (LON: WOSG) has experienced quite the year, having lost 28% on a YTD basis despite the recent rally. After gains of 50% from the 52 week low of 324p set in May, this level could now be f
BP’s Share Price Hit 52-Week Low As Oil Continues To Falter
BP's share price (LON: BP) hit new 52 week lows in trading at 379.70, as the year-to-date decline hit 18.77% by the close of the
Diageo’s Stock Price Jumps On Trading Update
Diageo's share price (LON: DGE) was a notable gainer on the London Stock Exchange today, adding 4.68% as the multinational beverage company published a trading statemen
Experian Share Price (LON: EXPN) Hit Highs As Analysts Upgrade
Experian's share price (LON: EXPN) has continued on an upward trend over the past 12 months, with today's 2.1% gain bringing the 12 month increase to to an impressive 47%. This has unsurprisingly led EXPN to hit new 52 week a
Intertek Share Price (LON: ITRK) Hits New High
Renowned for its comprehensive work in the testing and safety industry, Intertek's shares (LON: ITRK) could be one to watch with a YTD rise of 22.63% bringing the stock to new
Ferguson Shares: Fed Rate Cuts Offer Potential Tailwinds
Ferguson's (NYSE: FERG) (LON: FERG) recent Q4 2024 results delivered flat organic growth, in line with expectations, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs in a note this week.
Pennon Group Revenue Impacted By Lower Demand
Pennon Group (LON: PNN), the parent company of South West Water and SES Water, announced a trading update for the period to 26 September 2024 on Thursday, saying revenue, on a like-for-like basis, has been impacted by lower c
Flutter Entertainment Stock Pops On $5bn Buyback News
Flutter Entertainment PLC (LON: FLTR), a leading global sports betting and gaming operator, saw its stock price jump by over 8% on Wednesday following a significant announcement. During its investor day, the company revealed
Rio Tinto’s Strategic Lithium Moves Spark Optimism
Mining and metals giant Rio Tinto Group (LON: RIO) has been gaining attention from analysts and investors alike for its strategic investments and projects focused on lithium, a critical component in the production of
FTSE 100 holding firm as China Cuts Rates
In the wake of two consecutive days of gains, the FTSE 100 is fighting to hold momentum on Wednesday. The index started the day lower by almost 0.4% before fighting b
Redburn Atlantic Downgrades BP, Cuts Shell Price Target Amid Oil Market Weakness
Redburn Atlantic lowered its price targets for Shell (LON: SHEL) and downgraded
Rightmove Rejects Third REA Group Takeover Proposal
Property website giant Rightmove (LON: RMV) has once again rejected a takeover proposal from Australian real estate group REA Group. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template
BAE Systems Dividend Moves Closer
BAE Systems plc (LON:BA.), a prominent player in the defense, aerospace, and security solutions industries, has announced its upcoming dividend payment to shareholders.
Burberry Shares Down 56% This Year: Uncertain Future Ahead?
Burberry Group's (LON: BRBY) shares took a hit this week after Jefferies analysts downgraded the luxury fashion brand from Hold to Underperform in a research note. [stock_mark
AIM Under Threat? LSE Chief Raises Alarm
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM), London’s junior stock market, is reportedly facing an existential threat, according to London Stock Exchange (LSE) chief Julia Hoggett. Hoggett has issued a stark warning to the govern
BP and Shell Share Price Targets Cut as Oil Market Faces Headwinds Next Year
Bernstein analysts cut the price targets of both BP (LON: BP.) and Shell (LON: SHEL) on Monday, citing potential headwinds in the oil market next year. [stock_market_widget ty