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TOP NEWS: Coca-Cola HBC ups guidance as profit hit by Gaza conflict

Coca-Cola HBC AG on Wednesday cited ongoing volatility amid a profit decline but said it was optimistic in its outlook as it upgraded its guidance....

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:30

Goodwin raises dividend; delivers full-year growth and cuts debt

Goodwin PLC on Wednesday said efforts to expand into new markets have successfully delivered strong full-year growth leading the company to lift its dividend.

The Stoke-on-Trent-based...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:13

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Capita shares up; Tullow Oil revenue slips

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Capita PLC, up 5.5% at 17.23 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:58

IN BRIEF: Rightmove promotes commercial finance head Hook to CFO

Rightmove PLC - Milton Keynes, England-based online property portal - Promotes Ruaridh Hook to chief financial officer, including a board seat, starting September 15. Hook...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:57

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel cuts Great Portland, raises Hammerson

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

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FTSE 100

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Barclays cuts DS Smith to ’equal weight’ (overweight) - price target 435 (420)...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:40

TOP NEWS: WPP agrees to sell FGS Global stake; downgrades guidance

WPP PLC on Wednesday said it agreed to sell its stake in FGS Global, as it reported broadly flat revenue but successful cost containment in...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:34

LONDON MARKET OPEN: London green as UK house prices jump in July

Stock prices in London were in the green on Wednesday morning amid news that UK house prices climbed in the month of July, with shares...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:23

UK police braced for planned unrest by ‘hateful and divisive’ groups

Police in the UK remain braced for planned unrest by ‘hateful and divisive groups’ as they monitor reports of at least 30 possible gatherings and...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 08:57

TOP NEWS: Glencore swings to interim loss; decides to keep coal unit

Glencore PLC on Wednesday swung to an interim loss following a huge write-off, and the commodity trading and mining company said it had decided to...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 08:46

Quilter interim profit surges as assets under management grow

Quilter PLC on Wednesday reported sharply higher interim profit as its investment return swelled on the back of positive market movements.

The London-based wealth manager...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 08:45

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