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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Antofagasta raised; Ninety One cut

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations since Thursday morning:

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FTSE 100

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Peel Hunt raises Antofagasta to ’reduce’ (sell) - price target 3,155 (3,285) pence

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UBS cuts Whitbread...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:11


JTC moves into profit ahead of planned £2.7 billion Permira takeover

JTC PLC on Tuesday reported a 25% increase in full-year revenue, and improved profitability, with growth in its two main divisions.

The Jersey-based professional services...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 09:00


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 treads water as US deadline closes in

Stocks in London were largely higher, with the FTSE 100 registering a fractional after the Easter break, though the larger moves came in the oil...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 08:55


Hunting wins $63.5 million contract for Guyana offshore development

Hunting PLC on Tuesday said it has won multiple orders for its titanium stress joint product line for a new offshore development in Guyana.

The London-based...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 08:48


Pershing Square plots £48 billion takeover of Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square investment vehicle has offered to buy Hilversum, Netherlands-based music studios company Universal Music Group.

The US billionaire’s firm has proposed a cash...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 08:45


IN BRIEF: WH Smith confirms Leo Quinn joins as executive chair

WH Smith PLC - Swindon, England-based travel retail operator - Says Leo Quinn assumes the role of executive chair on Tuesday, following shareholder approval in...

Tue, 07/04/2026 - 08:35


TRADING UPDATES: Smarter Web and B Hodl acquire Bitcoin

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday last week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Smarter Web Company PLC...

Mon, 06/04/2026 - 19:59


TRADING UPDATES: Mila hails assay results; Cora raises £16 million

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued last Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Macaulay Capital PLC - provider of...

Mon, 06/04/2026 - 18:13


Trump mocks Starmer as weak as UK pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has mocked Prime Minister Keir Starmer as weak and had a fresh dig at the UK’s navy as Britain led diplomatic efforts to...

Fri, 03/04/2026 - 09:48


TRADING UPDATES: UK Oil & Gas shares suspended as delays annual report

The following is a round-up of trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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UK Oil & Gas PLC...

Fri, 03/04/2026 - 05:53


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