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IN BRIEF: London Stock Exchange Group brings Experian CFO to board

London Stock Exchange Group PLC - London-based exchange operator and market data provider - Adds Lloyd Pitchford, chief financial officer of consumer credit checker Experian...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:42

Irn-Bru to Tennent’s - C&C taps former AG-Barr head Roger White as CEO

Orchard Pig cider producer C&C Group PLC on Thursday named the former head of Irn-Bru maker AG Barr PLC as its new chief executive, starting...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:38

Currys reports strong results but sees £32 million UK budget costs

Currys PLC shares surged on Thursday as it said its performance ‘continues to strengthen’ but criticised ‘unwelcome headwinds from UK government policy’ which will add...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:29

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays raises United Utilities and Pennon

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

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FTSE 100

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Morgan Stanley raises Fresnillo target to 650 (630) pence - ’equal-weight’

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Morgan Stanley cuts...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:17

LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks rise as ECB set to cut

Stock prices in Europe were in the green on Thursday morning, in anticipation of an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank.

Meanwhile, the...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:13

SThree warns profit will more than halve amid challenging markets

Shares in SThree PLC plunged on Thursday as it warned tough market conditions mean profit in the new financial year will be well below market...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 09:12

IN BRIEF: Kingfisher adds Peel Hunt Chair Lucinda Riches to board

Kingfisher PLC - London-based home improvement products retailer - Hires Lucinda Riches to be non-executive director from January 1. She is the current chair of...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 08:50

IN BRIEF: Gemfields issues Mozambique warning after positive ruby sale

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-headquartered gemstones miner and marketer - Generates revenue of $46.2 million at a mixed-quality rough ruby auction held between November 25...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 08:41

Pan African Resources expects to be ‘materially’ unhedged by February

Pan African Resources PLC said on Thursday it expects to be ‘materially’ unhedged by February, in a move aimed at gaining exposure to the spot...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 08:09

UK house price growth gaining momentum, surveyors report

House price growth in the UK has been gaining momentum but mortgage rates may curtail the recovery in housing market activity ‘before long’, according to...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 05:50

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