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UK Financial Sector Gears Up for Busy Week (LLOY, NWG)

The financial and consumer goods sectors are poised for a bustling week ahead as several blue-chip companies in London are scheduled to release earnings updates

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Bunzl Q3 Volume ‘Continued to be Weak’

Bunzl (LON: BNZL) shares fell over 1% at the start of Friday's session, not helped by a rating downgrade from Citi on Thursday. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template="lin

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Boohoo shares fall amid leadership change, debt refinancing

Online fashion retailer Boohoo Group's (LON: BOO) shares declined in early Friday trading after a series of corporate announce

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FTSE 100 Moves Up, Can We Expect a Retest of 8,400?

The FTSE 100 Index saw a cautious beginning to day slowly build a head of steam, with a 33 point gain (+0.4%) leaving many bulls wondering whether this will finally l

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Entain Stock Faces Headwinds Amid Potential UK Gambling Tax Hike

Sports betting and gaming group Entain (LON: ENT) will face significant headwinds if the UK government considers a potential tax hike on the gambling industry, according to a note from Goldman Sachs.

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N Brown Shares Surge After Agreeing Takeover

Simply Be and Jacamo owner N Brown Group (LON: BWNG) saw its shares soar more than 42% on Thursday after announcing it had reached an agreement on a recommended cash acquisition by Falcon 24 Topco Limited, a company owned and

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Persimmon Shares (LON:PSN) Closing In On New Highs

In recent months, holders of Persimmon shares (LON: PSN) have witnessed a noteworthy increase in the company's price, which has added a further 2.8% in trading today, to bring YTD gains to an impressive 23.98%. The UK-based h

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Tesco and Shell Secure UK Solar Project Output (TSCO, SHEL)

In a significant advancement for renewable energy sourcing in the United Kingdom, retail giant Tesco (LON: TSCO) and energy conglomerate Shell (LON: SHEL) have entered into long-term agreements for the entire output of a 373-

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L&G Shares Gain As Firm Strengthens Leadership

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Unexpected Drop in UK Inflation Hints At Potential Rate Cuts, GBP Falls

In a surprising twist, UK inflation has declined to 1.7% in the year to September, signaling the lowest rate in over three and a half years. This development comes unexpectedly and could potentially set the stage for the Bank

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UK Banking Stocks: Jefferies Bullish on ‘Unique Exposure’

Analysts at Jefferies are bullish on UK domestic bank, adjusting the price targets for Barclays (LON: BARC),

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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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