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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts National Grid to ’hold’

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

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FTSE 100

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Jefferies raises SSE price target to 3,060 (2,510) pence - ’buy’

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Jefferies cuts National...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 09:47


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as Diploma shares surge 17%

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Wednesday morning, mirroring its peers in Europe, as investors eye the upcoming interest rate decision in the US....

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 09:16


Ithaca Energy shares fall despite doubled pretax profit in 2025

Ithaca Energy PLC on Wednesday reported a more than doubling of annual profit, as oil and gas production grew, though it guided 2026 production below...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 09:06


Moonpig plans new £65 million buyback and lifts adjusted EPS outlook

Moonpig Group PLC on Wednesday announced plans for a new £65 million share buyback amid strong cash flow generation and confidence in future prospects.

The...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 09:03


PRESS: Unilever considers splitting off food business - Bloomberg

Unilever PLC is in the early stages of considering a separation of its food assets as it seeks growth from beauty, personal care and wellbeing...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 08:50


Softcat shares climb as annual view hiked after ‘terrific’ half-year

Softcat PLC on Wednesday lifted its yearly profit guidance, after a first half that beat expectations.

The Buckinghamshire, England-based provider of IT infrastructure products said...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 08:40


Diploma shares surge as raises outlook amid ‘very strong’ trading

Diploma PLC on Wednesday said trading remains ‘very strong’ as it announced a ‘significant’ increase to full-year guidance.

The London-based supplier of specialised technical products and...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 08:32


Permanent TSB confirms Bawag circling as sale process continues

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC on Wednesday said Bawag Group AG is among its suitors, as the Dublin-based lender’s formal sale process continues.

Permanent TSB...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 08:22


IN BRIEF: Sage chief people officer buys £300,000 in shares

Sage Group PLC - Newcastle, England-based enterprise accounting software - Chief People Officer Amanda Cusdin buys 36,000 shares at average £8.37, worth £301,378, on Monday....

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 06:50


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Saba hits back at Impax Environmental Markets

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Impax Environmental Markets...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 20:16


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