Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Autotrader's pricing strategy offers potential growth catalyst, says Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt has maintained its 'buy' recommendation and 630p price target for Auto Trader Group PLC (LSE:AUTO), despite trimming its revenue forecasts following…
- Weir faces tough final quarter as broker flags execution risks
Panmure Liberum has maintained its 'buy' rating on Weir Group PLC (LSE:WEIR), the mining equipment maker, but cut its price target to 3,350p from 3,490p.
- Next international growth drives upgrade to full-price sales forecast
Panmure Liberum has reiterated its 'buy' rating on Next PLC (LSE:NXT), with a 16,000p price target, forecasting double-digit shareholder returns despite new…
- Quilter's adviser productivity drive offers scope for client growth, says RBC
RBC Capital Markets has raised its price target for Quilter PLC (LSE:QLT) to 240p from 235p, maintaining an 'outperform' rating as it sees scope for further…
- Foxtons revenue rises for third straight quarter despite Renters’ Rights Act, says Panmure Liberum
Foxtons Plc (LSE:FOXT), the lettings-focused estate agency, retained its 'buy' rating from Panmure Liberum, which set a 103p price target after a third-quarter…
- Trainline reports first International profit as Deutsche Bank keeps 'buy' rating
Trainline PLC (LSE:TRN, FRA:2T9A), the rail ticketing platform, retained its 'buy' rating from Deutsche Bank after stronger-than-expected first-half earnings…
- Autotrader shares fall as flat revenue and weaker retailer numbers weigh
Auto Trader Group PLC (LSE:AUTO) shares dropped 4% to 549.4p on Thursday as half-year results showed flat underlying revenue, weaker retailer income and a 4%…
- Total Graphite unveils "potentially transformational" deal for a processor business in Tanzania
Total Graphite PLC (LSE:TGR, OTCQX:TGRHF) announced it has signed heads of terms to buy a cash-generating Tanzanian graphite processor for up to £6.58 million…
- Quantum Helium excited to advance Sagebrush well into major stimulation programme
Quantum Helium Ltd (AIM:QHE) told investors it has moved a workover rig to its Sagebrush-1 well in Colorado to prepare for a larger fracture treatment aimed at…
- Howden Joinery shares rise as trading update keeps 2026 outlook on track
Shares in Howden Joinery Group (LSE:HWDN) rose 2% to around 858p after the kitchen supplier reported positive trading and maintained its full-year outlook.
- Foxtons shares rise as lettings disruption eases and profit outlook holds
Foxtons Plc (LSE:FOXT) shares rose 2% to 36.58p after the London estate agency reaffirmed its full-year profit outlook and reported easing disruption from new…
- MARKETS LIVE: FTSE 100 retreats as miners and BT lead gains Update
The FTSE 100 was up 87 points, or 0.8%, at 10,916 by 9.00 am GMT, holding most of its opening advance after Wall Street rallied overnight following the US…
- Tate & Lyle shares edge down 0.2% as group maintains full-year guidance Update
Tate & Lyle PLC (LSE:TATE) shares fell 0.2% to 564p on Thursday morning after the ingredients group maintained its full-year guidance despite reporting an 8%…
- Diageo shares rise over 3% as first-quarter sales increase Update
Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) shares rose over 3% to 1,880p on Thursday early trade after the Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner reported a 1.2% increase in…
- BT Group jumps 5% as pension deficit falls and shareholder flexibility improves - UPDATE Update
BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A) jumped 5% to 244p after its pension deficit fell to £2.7 billion from £3.7 billion and a new funding agreement gave the group greater…
- ASOS shares rise over 4% as retailer returns to sales growth and annual profits recover Update
ASOS PLC (LSE:ASC) shares rose over 4% to 441.5p on Thursday morning as the online fashion retailer reported a return to sales growth in the final quarter of…
- Tate & Lyle maintains full-year outlook despite 8% fall in half-year earnings
Tate & Lyle PLC (LSE:TATE) has maintained its full-year guidance after reporting an 8% decline in half-year adjusted EBITDA, as higher costs and strategic…
- MARKETS LIVE: FTSE 100 jumps at open as miners lead rally Update
The FTSE 100 jumped 117 points, or 1.1%, to 10,946 in early trading on Thursday, extending Wednesday’s strong rally as investors continued to digest the US…
- Next sales rise 8% as international growth drives third-quarter beat
Next PLC (LSE:NXT), the UK fashion and homewares retailer, said full-price sales rose 8.1% in the 13 weeks to 31 October, beating its second-half guidance by…
- Caledonia Mining lands $150m interim bank financing for Bilboes gold project
Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) has announced that it has secured up to US$150 million in interim bank financing to advance…
- Solvonis Therapeutics to target binge eating disorder and gambling addiction with ketamine treatment
Solvonis Therapeutics PLC (LSE:SVNS, OTC:SLVNF) announced it will target binge eating disorder and gambling disorder first after the US Patent and Trademark…
- Vistry presses ahead with restructuring as debt reduction remains priority
Vistry Group PLC (LSE:VTY) is pressing ahead with a major restructuring and land-bank reshaping programme as the housebuilder seeks to reduce debt and…
- Prudential new business profit reaches $709 million as China weighs on growth
Prudential PLC (LSE:PRU), the Asia and Africa-focused life and health insurer, reported third-quarter new business profit of $709 million, up 1%, as strong…
- ATOME says good faith talks continue with Paraguay, but it could seek damages "well into" nine-figures
ATOME PLC (AIM:ATOM) told investors that it continues to seek in good faith the negotiation of a solution to its investment dispute with Paraguay, but, noted…
- BT pension deficit falls to £2.7 billion as funding position improves
BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A) reported a £ 2.7 billion deficit in its pension scheme, down from £3.7 billion three years earlier, as its funding position continued…
- Ondine Biomedical's Steriwave adopted by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust after successful trial
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is adopting Ondine Biomedical Inc (AIM:OBI, OTC:OBIMF) Steriwave for planned orthopaedic surgery after a trial helped surgical…
- ASOS returns to growth as annual losses narrow and cyberattack disruption weighs on trading
ASOS PLC (LSE:ASC) returned to sales growth in the final quarter of its financial year as the online fashion retailer reported a sharp improvement in…
- MARKETS LIVE: FTSE set for firmer start after Wall Street rally and ASX surge
The FTSE 100 is expected to open higher on Thursday after Wall Street surged following the US midterm elections, while Australian shares recorded one of the…
- National Grid lifts earnings outlook after record £6.7 billion investment surge
National Grid PLC's (LSE:NG.) first-half investment has jumped 33% to a record £6.7 billion as it accelerated spending across its transmission networks.
- Diageo reports modest first-quarter sales growth as North America remains weak
Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) reported a 1.2% rise in first-quarter net sales to $4.93 billion, as growth across Latin America, Asia Pacific and other regions was…
- Woodside Energy targets 500-plus job cuts in US$400 million cost drive as dividend policy shifts
Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS, LSE:WDS, OTC:WOPEF) is targeting more than 500 job cuts as part of a US$400 million annual cost-reduction program from…