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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: ITV raised; JPMorgan ups AIB, Bank of Ireland

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

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FTSE 100

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RBC raises Rentokil Initial price target to 540 (500) pence - ’outperform’

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Goldman...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 10:02


RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases - UK’s David Lammy

Royal Air Force jets could legally strike Iranian missile sites being used to attack British interests in the Middle East, David Lammy said.

The UK deputy...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:56


Energy markets ‘in turmoil’ - Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson

Energy markets are ‘in turmoil’ in the face of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, the head of Octopus Energy has warned.

The UK’s largest...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:48


Early market roundup: Stocks rise as UK house price growth outperforms

Stock prices in London were mostly higher on Friday morning, as UK house prices grew sharper than expected in February; meanwhile oil prices remained elevated...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:22


Alliance Witan raises dividend but underperforms benchmark in 2025

Alliance Witan PLC on Friday confirmed its 59th consecutive annual dividend increase but said its total return trailed the benchmark index.

The Dundee, Scotland-registered investment trust...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:14


Various Eateries to become Coppa Collective as buys four pub hotels

Various Eateries PLC on Friday said it plans to change its name as it aims to buy a portfolio of ‘premium’ pubs with rooms from...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:10


IN BRIEF: Plus500 regulation, tech heads sell £1.8 million in shares

Plus500 Ltd - Haifa, Israel-based trading platform operator - Chief Regulation Officer Yevgeni Shtuckmeyster sells 22,240 shares at £41.50 to £42.00, worth £924,837, on Tuesday,...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 09:04


IN BRIEF: Avon Technologies gets chemical warfare order from MidEast

Avon Technologies PLC - Wiltshire, England-based military and law enforcement protective equipment maker - Avon Protection business wins new order for filters from a ‘Middle...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 08:48


IMI lifts payout, launches new share buyback amid strong profit growth

IMI PLC on Friday announced a new £500 million share buyback as it reported what it called another year of ‘high-quality’ revenue and profit growth.

The...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 08:29


IN BRIEF: IHG non-exec director Cadbury buys $100,000 in shares

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC - Windsor, England-based operator of hotel brands including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn - Karen Cadbury, an associate of Non-Executive...

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 08:19


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