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Intertek Group plc 11.8% potential upside indicated by Exane BNP Paribas

Intertek Group plc with ticker (LON:ITRK) now has a potential upside of 11.8% according to Exane BNP Paribas.Exane BNP Paribas set a target price of 5,000 GBX for the company,..

February 7, 2024

Beazley PLC 55.0% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Beazley PLC with ticker (LON:BEZ) now has a potential upside of 55.0% according to Berenberg Bank.Berenberg Bank set a target price of 860 GBX for the company, which when compared..

February 7, 2024

easyJet plc 23.8% potential upside indicated by Barclays

easyJet plc with ticker (LON:EZJ) now has a potential upside of 23.8% according to Barclays.Barclays set a target price of 700 GBX for the company, which when compared to the..

February 7, 2024

Marks and Spencer Group Plc 22.5% potential upside indicated by Barclays

Marks and Spencer Group Plc with ticker (LON:MKS) now has a potential upside of 22.5% according to Barclays.Barclays set a target price of 300 GBX for the company, which when..

February 7, 2024

M&G PLC -7.2% potential downside indicated by Barclays

M&G PLC with ticker (LON:MNG) now has a potential downside of -7.2% according to Barclays.Barclays set a target price of 205 GBX for the company, which when compared to the..

February 7, 2024

Relx PLC .2% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

Relx PLC with ticker (LON:REL) now has a potential upside of .2% according to Berenberg Bank.Berenberg Bank set a target price of 3,300 GBX for the company, which when compared..

February 7, 2024

St James’s Place PLC 32.8% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

St James’s Place PLC with ticker (LON:STJ) now has a potential upside of 32.8% according to Berenberg Bank.Berenberg Bank set a target price of 850 GBX for the company, which..

February 7, 2024

Babcock International hosts Capital Markets Day, outlining Growth Strategy and Defence Industry role

Babcock International Group PLC will host a Capital Markets Day today to discuss its growth strategy and role in the defence industry. CEO David Lockwood and CFO David Mellors will..

February 7, 2024

Barratt Developments £2.5 million bid for Redrow, creating an exceptional UK homebuilder

Barratt Developments and Redrow have agreed to a recommended all-share offer, combining their reputations for quality and service in the UK homebuilding industry. The combination will accelerate home delivery and..

February 7, 2024

Next Level Sainsbury’s: Strategy for Growth, Efficiency, and Enhanced Returns

J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) has unveiled its "Next Level Sainsbury's" strategy, focusing on food, loyalty, convenience, and cost reduction. The plan aims to drive growth, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen..

February 7, 2024

Smurfit Kappa Group reports €11.3 billion Revenue and Strong Financial Performance in 2023

Smurfit Kappa Group plc announces its full year results for 2023, with highlights including revenue of €11.3 billion, EBITDA of €2,080 million, and a return on capital employed of 17.1%...

February 7, 2024

Prudential Financial, Inc. Share Price Target ‘$105.42’, now 2.1% Upside Potential

Prudential Financial, Inc. with ticker code (PRU) have now 12 analysts in total covering the stock. The consensus rating is pointing to ‘hold’. The target price High/Low ranges between $132.00..

February 6, 2024

BP achieves strong financial results for Q4 and FY23, with Reduced Net Debt and Growing Shareholder Distributions

BP plc (LON:BP) has released its Q4 and full-year 2023 results, showcasing a year of delivery with resilient financial performance and reduced net debt. The company remains committed to its..

February 6, 2024

British American Tobacco Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos to step down from the Board

February 6, 2024

GSK’s RSV vaccine for adults 50-59 at increased risk accepted by FDA for Priority Review

GSK plc's application to extend its RSV vaccine indication to adults aged 50-59 at risk has been accepted by the FDA for priority review. If approved, it would be the..

February 6, 2024

Vodafone Group service revenue momentum maintained, strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture

Vodafone Group Plc has announced its Q3 FY24 trading update, highlighting strong service revenue momentum and strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture. Read more...

February 5, 2024

GSK reaches confidential settlement with David Browne in Zantac case

GSK has reached a confidential settlement with David Browne, resolving a California state court case. The company will continue to defend itself in other Zantac cases...

February 1, 2024

BT Group reports strong growth in revenue and EBITDA, with increased customer demand

BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) has reported strong revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by the expansion of their full-fibre broadband and 5G networks. The company remains committed to its purpose and..

February 1, 2024

St James’s Place PLC 31.1% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

St James’s Place PLC with ticker (LON:STJ) now has a potential upside of 31.1% according to Berenberg Bank.Berenberg Bank set a target price of 850 GBX for the company, which..

January 31, 2024

Intertek Group plc 10.9% potential upside indicated by Exane BNP Paribas

Intertek Group plc with ticker (LON:ITRK) now has a potential upside of 10.9% according to Exane BNP Paribas.Exane BNP Paribas set a target price of 5,000 GBX for the company,..

January 31, 2024

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Touchstone Exploration CEO on exciting results and positive momentum (LON:TXP)

15 February 2024

Pennant International CEO on a positive trading performance, record gross margin, and an exciting 2024 (LON:PEN)

13 February 2024

Zinc Media CEO on achieving record high EBITDA and diversified production revenue (LON:ZIN)

13 February 2024

Quadrise perfectly positioned to make a material difference in a vital market (LON:QED)

13 February 2024

Amaroq Minerals: a ‘highly profitable gold mine’ expects Gervais Williams

12 February 2024

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4 August 2026

Real Estate Credit Investments maintains dividend as credit remains resilient

3 August 2026

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13 July 2026

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Ilika completes PRIMED programme with improved Goliath battery performance

10 September 2026

Drax appoints Joep van Beurden as non-executive director

8 September 2026

Firering agrees potential A$1.5m disposal of Côte d’Ivoire projects

7 September 2026

Ampeak Energy appoints Peter Parry as Non-Executive Director

7 September 2026

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Norcros plc: Poised for Growth and Enhanced Market Valuation, says Shore Capital

29 April 2024

Central Asia Metals a “buy” with H2 production uplift and exploration catalysts, says broker

26 April 2024

Quadrise Plc BUY rating reiterated by VSA Capital underscoring potential growth trajectory

26 April 2024

Norcros Plc Highlighted with Positive Outlook and Impressive Potential Upside

23 April 2024

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23 April 2024

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Finsbury Growth & Income Trust adds Spirax and TP ICAP as NAV rises 4.5%

14 September 2026

Ruffer Investment Company gains in August on gold and commodity strength

11 September 2026

Fidelity European Trust reports 6.4% NAV return and raises interim dividend

8 September 2026

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28 August 2026

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27 August 2026

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8 September 2026

Hilton Food Group PLC (HFG.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating Growth in a Defensive Sector

8 September 2026

Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (BCG.L): Analyst Consensus Suggests 11.73% Upside Potential

8 September 2026

FIRSTGROUP PLC ORD 5P (FGP.L) Stock Analysis: Eyeing a 47.90% Potential Upside

8 September 2026

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8 September 2026

FTSE 100

Intertek Group plc 11.8% potential upside indicated by Exane BNP Paribas

February 7, 2024

Beazley PLC 55.0% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

February 7, 2024

easyJet plc 23.8% potential upside indicated by Barclays

February 7, 2024

Marks and Spencer Group Plc 22.5% potential upside indicated by Barclays

February 7, 2024

M&G PLC -7.2% potential downside indicated by Barclays

February 7, 2024

Relx PLC .2% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

February 7, 2024

St James’s Place PLC 32.8% potential upside indicated by Berenberg Bank

February 7, 2024

Babcock International hosts Capital Markets Day, outlining Growth Strategy and Defence Industry role

Babcock International Group PLC will host a Capital Markets Day today to discuss its growth strategy and role in the defence industry. CEO David Lockwood and CFO David Mellors will provide further details...

February 7, 2024

Barratt Developments £2.5 million bid for Redrow, creating an exceptional UK homebuilder

February 7, 2024

Next Level Sainsbury’s: Strategy for Growth, Efficiency, and Enhanced Returns

February 7, 2024

Smurfit Kappa Group reports €11.3 billion Revenue and Strong Financial Performance in 2023

Smurfit Kappa Group plc announces its full year results for 2023, with highlights including revenue of €11.3 billion, EBITDA of €2,080 million, and a return on capital employed of 17.1%...

February 7, 2024

Prudential Financial, Inc. Share Price Target ‘$105.42’, now 2.1% Upside Potential

February 6, 2024

BP achieves strong financial results for Q4 and FY23, with Reduced Net Debt and Growing Shareholder Distributions

BP plc (LON:BP) has released its Q4 and full-year 2023 results, showcasing a year of delivery with resilient financial performance and reduced net debt. The company remains committed to its strategy of becoming a simpler and higher-value company, focused on growing shareholder value...

February 6, 2024

British American Tobacco Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos to step down from the Board

British American Tobacco (LON:BATS) announces changes to its Board, with Sue Farr and Dimitri Panayotopoulos stepping down after nine years as Non-Executive Directors. Holly Keller Koeppel will be appointed as Senior Independent Director, Darrell Thomas as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Kandy Anand as Chair of the Remuneration Committee...

February 6, 2024

GSK’s RSV vaccine for adults 50-59 at increased risk accepted by FDA for Priority Review

GSK plc's application to extend its RSV vaccine indication to adults aged 50-59 at risk has been accepted by the FDA for priority review. If approved, it would be the first vaccine for this population. The application is supported by positive phase III trial results...

February 6, 2024

Vodafone Group service revenue momentum maintained, strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture

Vodafone Group Plc has announced its Q3 FY24 trading update, highlighting strong service revenue momentum and strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Accenture. Read more...

February 5, 2024

GSK reaches confidential settlement with David Browne in Zantac case

GSK has reached a confidential settlement with David Browne, resolving a California state court case. The company will continue to defend itself in other Zantac cases...

February 1, 2024

BT Group reports strong growth in revenue and EBITDA, with increased customer demand

BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) has reported strong revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by the expansion of their full-fibre broadband and 5G networks. The company remains committed to its purpose and strategic focus, setting the stage for future growth...