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Watches of Switzerland backs outlook as half-year earnings grow

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC on Thursday reiterated its annual guidance after a ‘strong’ first half, amid US demand.

The Leicester, England-based watch and jewellery...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 10:26


Frasers Group maintains guide amid ‘very subdued’ consumer confidence

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group PLC on Thursday said it had a ‘solid’ first half of its financial year, in the face of tricky market...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 10:00


UK construction activity sinks fastest since the pandemic in November

UK construction activity fell at the fastest pace in five and a half years in November, in the eleventh month of lower construction output, data...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:55


Future boosts dividend, announces new buyback, despite profit fall

Future PLC on Thursday announced increased shareholder returns despite reporting lower full-year sales and profit amid challenging conditions.

Shares in the Bath, England-based online magazine publisher...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:55


SSP Group mulls options for Europe unit and TFS value realisation

SSP Group PLC shares surged on Thursday as it reported trading has ‘gained momentum’ in recent weeks and it announced a ‘wide-ranging review’ of its...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:44


Sales of electric vehicles up in November, bucking overall UK decline

Registrations of new cars in the UK fell in November, but the uptake of electric vehicles rose ahead of the government budget announcement, which included...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:43


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Diageo; Goldman Sachs cuts NatWest

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS raises Informa price target to 1,075 (1,055) pence - ’buy’

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UBS cuts Diageo...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:28


Early market roundup: London beaten by peers; new car market struggles

London’s blue chip index performed worse than its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Thursday morning, while the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders reported...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:19


Rio Tinto sees profit boost from cost cuts, asset sales, copper growth

Rio Tinto PLC on Thursday announced ambitions to sharpen and simplify the business, focused on three ‘world class’ operations, iron ore, copper and aluminium &...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 09:11


SSE, National Grid to review finer details of Ofgem £28 billion plan

SSE PLC and National Grid PLC on Thursday reported they will review the full details of a £28 billion funding package announced by the UK...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 08:51


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