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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shell cut to ’neutral’; BofA likes AG Barr

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

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FTSE 100

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RBC raises National Grid price target to 1,400 (1,125) pence - ’sector perform’

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RBC...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:54


Metlen Energy & Metals profit knocked down by M Power Projects losses

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Thursday lowered its dividend as losses in the M Power Projects sub-sector dented annual profit.

The Athens-based energy and...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:52


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 rises, peers fall amid ceasefire nerves

European stocks opened mixed on Thursday, after Asian stocks closed lower as the ceasefire agreed this week showed signs of frailty, supporting the Brent price.

‘In...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:51


IN BRIEF: Gemfields mines deliver mixed G-factor for natural resources

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-based miner and marketer of coloured gemstones - Confirms that its ‘G-factor for natural resources’ for its 75%-held Zambia-based Kagem Mining...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:44


Convatec sets out ’Accelerate’ strategy to help faster growth targets

Convatec Group PLC said it will set out the ‘next chapter’ of its growth plan at its capital markets day on Thursday.

The London-based medical products...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 08:30


British American Tobacco picks Dragos Constantinescu as permanent CFO

British American Tobacco PLC on Thursday said it has tapped Dragos Constantinescu as its permanent chief financial officer.

The London-based cigarette and nicotine product maker...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 07:54


UPDATE: UK PM Starmer in UAE for talks as Iran ceasefire under strain

Keir Starmer has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on the second leg of his trip to Gulf countries amid signs the US-Iran ceasefire is...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 07:53


Lebanon must be included in Iran ceasefire deal, UK’s Cooper to say

Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 06:38


UK unveils plans for faster approvals for nuclear, aviation fuel sites

The UK government has announced plans to speed up planning approvals for the Sizewell C nuclear project and a major sustainable aviation fuel plant.

Ministers announced...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 22:55


Virgin Media O2 inks deals with Ericsson, Nokia to upgrade UK network

Virgin Media O2 on Wednesday announced multi-year agreements with Ericsson and Nokia Corp to improve its UK mobile network.

Virgin is a 50-50 joint venture between...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 22:10


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