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WINNERS & LOSERS: Bunzl backs outlook; Reckitt sales fall

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Bunzl PLC, up 2.3% at 2,414.00p, backs...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:31


Croda backs full-year targets as first-quarter sales edge lower

Croda International PLC on Wednesday reported lower first-quarter sales, but maintained full-year guidance on the back of constant-currency growth.

The Yorkshire, England-based speciality chemicals maker...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 10:26


GB Group reports revenue gain as growth accelerates in second half

GB Group PLC on Wednesday said annual performance was in line with market expectations, as it noted an acceleration in revenue growth in the second...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:57


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman cuts M&G; Barclays cuts Autotrader

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

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FTSE 100

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JPMorgan raises Rio Tinto price target to 7,200 (7,030) pence - ’neutral’

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Berenberg cuts...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:43


Aberdeen hails ‘robust’ quarter as interactive investor posts record

Aberdeen Group PLC on Wednesday reported a record quarter at interactive investor as it said asset levels continue to fluctuate in volatile markets.

The Edinburgh-based...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:39


Fresnillo gold and silver output down in 1st quarter but keeps outlook

Fresnillo PLC on Wednesday said gold and silver production declined in the first quarter, but it said 2026 has started in line with expectations and...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:22


Senior sees full-year trading ‘comfortably’ beating its expectations

Senior PLC on Wednesday guided full-year performance ahead of its prior expectations, as it reported a ‘good start’ to 2026 trading.

The Hertfordshire, England-based engineering...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:18


Early market roundup: Iran war impact drives UK inflation up to 3.3%

London equities were up as markets opened on Wednesday, though all eyes remained on conflict between the US and Iran, as the impact of the...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:15


Reckitt Benckiser backs outlook as sales catch a cold in first quarter

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Wednesday said revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was hit by weak sales of cold and flu remedies and...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 09:01


IN BRIEF: JD Sports Fashion Chair Andrew Higginson to leave in July

JD Sports Fashion PLC - Lancashire, England-based retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands - Andrew Higginson will step down as chair at JD Sports’...

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 08:48


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