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Morgan Sindall shares rise as says 2025 in line with expectations

Morgan Sindall Group PLC on Thursday said 2025 performance was in line with current expectations as it cited ‘significant’ strategic progress across sectors.

Shares in the...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 10:51


Unilever turnover slips after Magnum split, sees ‘modest’ growth ahead

Unilever PLC on Thursday said its performance remained ‘competitive’ in 2025 despite lower turnover, while recent spin-off Magnum Ice Creams Co NV reported a subdued...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 10:23


IN BRIEF: THG signs licencing deal with Greencore for protein foods

THG PLC - Manchester, England-based online retailer of sports nutrition and beauty products - THG signs a licensing agreement with convenience food maker Greencore Group...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 10:21


IN BRIEF: THG signs licencing deal with Greencore for protein foods

THG PLC - Manchester, England-based online retailer of sports nutrition and beauty products - THG signs a licensing agreement with convenience food maker Greencore Group...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 10:18


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane BNP and HSBC cut BP; JPM likes Barclays

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

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FTSE 100

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Exane BNP cuts BP to ’neutral’ (outperform) - price target 465 pence

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HSBC cuts...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 09:46


Early market roundup: Schroders surges on FTSE 100; UK GDP growth slow

London’s blue chip index hit a fresh record on Thursday as the Office for National Statistics reported 2025 GDP growth that was below expectations by...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 09:33


Schroders shares jump as accepts £10 billion takeover bid; profit up

Schroders PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to an all-cash takeover offer from Pantheon LLC, a newly incorporated subsidiary of Chicago-based asset manager Nuveen...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 09:21


Relx says AI is ‘key driver’ of business, as plans more share buybacks

Relx PLC on Thursday reported higher revenue and profit in 2025 and said it expects continued ‘positive momentum’ in 2026, as it raised its annual...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 09:09


British American Tobacco annual profit surges, unveils new buyback

British American Tobacco PLC on Thursday delivered substantially strong annual profit after slashing costs and as new categories continued to make inroads.

The London-based cigarette...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 08:17


AB InBev boosts annual profit, dividend despite disappointing volumes

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV on Thursday reported strong annual profit and hiked its dividend, though volumes were subdued.

The Leuven, Belgium-based brewer posted profit of $8.50...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 07:43


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