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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley cuts Berkeley and Barratt Redrow

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS raises Halma price target to 4,775 (4,200) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays raises Halma...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:57


Oxford Instruments backs annual outlook as sales and orders pick up

Oxford Instruments PLC on Tuesday said it expects to deliver a ‘resilient’ full-year performance in line with market expectations boosted by an uptick in orders.

The...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:56


Former Nato chief aims broadside at UK government over defence funding

The UK is underprepared for war due to the ‘ever-expanding welfare budget’ and ‘corrosive complacency’ from Keir Starmer’s government, former Nato chief George Robertson has...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:53


Atalaya Mining first quarter production hurt by hefty Iberian rainfall

Atalaya Mining Copper SA on Tuesday said its first quarter output was hurt by ‘unusually heavy rains’.

The owner of the Riotinto asset in Huelva,...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:27


Intertek begins strategic review, eyes sale of Energy & Infrastructure

Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday said it had launched a strategic review and was considering selling its Energy & Infrastructure business.

The London-based assurance, inspection, product...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:21


Early market roundup: Stocks open higher as oil price lower; miners up

Stock prices in London were higher on Tuesday morning amid a decrease in the price of oil amid a US blockade of Iranian ports; meanwhile...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:20


HarbourVest Global hails ‘unprecedented’ tender offer in returns plan

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Ltd on Tuesday said a plan to ‘enhance shareholder value’ could see it return $1 billion in the years to come....

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:16


Middle East clouds outlook at PageGroup as first quarter fees decline

PageGroup PLC on Tuesday warned of increased uncertainty amid the Middle East conflict as it reported a drop in first-quarter gross profit.

‘Whilst we have seen...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 09:12


Imperial Brands says pricing boosts half-year but tobacco volumes down

Imperial Brands PLC on Tuesday affirmed its annual guidance, as it said strong pricing drove first half profit growth, though tobacco volumes declined.

Shares traded...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 08:40


BP predicts ‘exceptional’ oil trading result amid soaring oil prices

BP PLC on Tuesday said it expects an ‘exceptional’ oil trading result in the first quarter of 2025, after a weak fourth quarter, boosted by...

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 08:31


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