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Rio Tinto Advances Decarbonisation with GravitHy, Shares Up Early

In a significant move to contribute to the decarbonization of steelmaking in Europe, global mining leader Rio Tinto has forged definitive agreements with GravitHy, an early-stage industrial company. This collaboration is desi

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AstraZeneca Q3: Company Has ‘Solid Momentum’

AstraZeneca's (LON: AZN) third-quarter report highlighted what analysts at Goldman Sachs are calling "solid momentum" in the pharmaceutical giant's financial and pipeline performance.

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Marks & Spencer: 5 Key Takeaways From Its Capital Markets Day

Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) hosted its Capital Markets Day in London this week, outlining its plans for growth and efficiency. Following the event, Citi analysts shared five key takeaways:

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FTSE 100 Index Bounces off 8,000 To Break Recent Losing Streak

The FTSE 100 index has exhibited a positive trend as it trades up 39 points, or +0.49% entering the closing hour. This comes after a couple of days of declines on th

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Unilever Explores Sale of Select Dutch Brands

Unilever (LON: ULVR), a global consumer goods powerhouse, is reportedly considering the sale of several of its Dutch food brands as part of a broader strategic overhaul led by its Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher. The

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B&M ‘Well-Positioned’ for Golden Quarter, Shares Gain

Discount retailer B&M (LON: BME) reported strong interim results for the 26 weeks to 28 September 2024, resulting in its shares gaining, making it one of the top performers in the FTSE 100 on Thursday.

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Aviva Shares Rally on ‘Very Strong’ Q3 Performance

Aviva (LON: AV.) shares jumped at the open on Thursday after the British insurer reported a "very strong" third quarter with double-digit growth in key metrics. [stock_market_

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FCA Widens Motor Finance Review, Posing New Risks for Lenders (CBG, LLOY)

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly expanded its review of the motor finance sector, a move that might expose lenders such as Close Brothers Group PLC and Lloyds Bank to a potential surge in compensation c

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Flutter Shares Continue Setting Highs After Stellar Q3 Results

Flutter Entertainment shares (LON: FLTR) have continued to attract the bulls, as the premier gaming and betting company, witnessed its stock price hit another all-time high after outperforming in the third quarter. Flutter sh

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National Grid Target Upgraded as Shares Go Red YTD

National Grid shares (LON: NG), listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker NG have taken a dip this mornin

National Grid Shares
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GSK Downgraded as Shares ‘Continue to Languish’

GSK (LON: GSK) shares fell around 2% Tuesday on the back of a downgrade by one Wall Street investment bank, which noted that despite the positives, the stock "continues to languish."

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Smiths Group Raises Full-Year Revenue Guidance, Shares Surge

Shares of Smiths Group (LON: SMIN) surged Wednesday morning after the engineering group reported a strong first-quarter performance and raised its full-year revenue guidance.

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Shell Triumphs in Dutch Court Climate Appeal

Shell shares (LON: SHEL) have bounced 0.5% off the today's low, after a landmark decision, Royal Dutch Shell has won its appeal against a previous Dutch court ruling w

Shell Plc
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GSK Shares Make New 52-Week Low On Tough Morning For UK Markets

Shares of GSK (LON:GSK) hit a new 52-week low today, dipping to 1,352.86p, marking a disappointing last 6 months for the pharmaceutical giant, and holders of the stock. Since reaching 52 week highs in May,

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AstraZeneca Increases 2024 Forecasts – Share Price Continues To Come Under Pressure

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has upwardly revised its sales and profit forecasts for the year 2024. This strategic move comes after the company surpassed market expectations with its robust third-quarter performance. In r

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Serco’s Share Price Target (LON: SRP) Trimmed

Serco Group shares (LON: SRP) have fallen 0.75% in early trading today, bringing the cumulative 5 session loss to 10.55%. Currently trading at 158.60, Deutsche Bank has announced that it has lowered its price target for Serco

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Vodafone Drops As Revenue Growth Pressured by FX Headwinds

Vodafone Group (LON: VOD) reported mixed results for the first half of FY25, sending its share price lower in early Tuesday trading. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template

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BAE Systems Gains After Solid Year-to-Date Order Intake

On Tuesday, BAE Systems (LON: BA.) reported a robust year-to-date performance, with approximately £25 billion in orders secured thus far in 2024. [stock_market_widget type="ch

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UK Paper & Packaging Firms Gain Shifting Outlook (MNDI, SMDS)

Barclays has made notable adjustments to its outlook on companies within the paper and packaging sector. Notably, the firm has upgraded DS Smith (LON: SMDS) to an "equal weight" status while downgrading Mondi (LON: MNDI) due

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NatWest Shares Continue To Set Highs – Buys Back £1bn from Treasury

In a significant move towards privatisation, NatWest (LON: NWG) has reduced the Government's stake in the bank to 11.4%, following a £1 billion share buyback from the Treasury. This bold step marks another milestone in NatWes

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FTSE 100 Climbs Back Above 8,100 To Start Week on a High

The FTSE 100 index has begun the new week with a bullish upswing of 0.73%, as investor sentiment received a notable boost following multiple positive financial revela

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Croda International Shares Jump Following Q3 Sales Growth

Croda International (LON: CRDA) shares jumped Monday after it announced its sales for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 5% compared to the same period last year. [stock_m

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Greggs Shares Plunged – Here’s Why

Shares of bakery chain Greggs (LON: GRG) tumbled 6% Friday after a Deutsche Bank report predicted significant cost increases due to the recent Budget. [stock_market_widget typ

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