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RBC Capital upgrades Rathbones to 'outperform'
2nd Apr 2025 09:35
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded Rathbones on Wednesday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and lifted the price target to 2,000p from 1,850p, citing underappreciated growth and attractive capital return prospects.
Read moreAsia report: Markets mixed as investors await US tariff clarity
2nd Apr 2025 09:23
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors awaited a fresh round of US tariffs expected to be announced by president Donald Trump, adding to global trade uncertainty.
Read moreGrifols shares surge on reports of fresh Brookfield bid
2nd Apr 2025 09:22
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Grifols surged on Wednesday following a report that Canadian investment firm Brookfield had resumed takeover discussions with the Spanish pharmaceutical company.
Read moreSSE narrows EPS guidance, maintains long-term profit expectations
2nd Apr 2025 09:21
(Sharecast News) - Energy company SSE narrowed FY adjusted earnings per share guidance on Wednesday but maintained long-term profit expectations as it looks to move ahead with its renewable energy goals.
Read moreCrédit Agricole raises stake in Banco BPM after ECB approval
2nd Apr 2025 09:03
(Sharecast News) - Crédit Agricole has received the approval of the European Central Bank to raise its stake in Italian lender Banco BPM ahead of competitor UniCredit's formal takeover later this month.
Read moreLate Easter sees supermarket sales slow in March
2nd Apr 2025 09:01
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket sales slowed in March, industry research showed on Wednesday, hit by the late timing of Easter.
Read moreAPMH makes all-cash offer for Svitzer
2nd Apr 2025 08:02
(Sharecast News) - Danish shipping giant AP Moller Holding has made an all-cash offer of DKR 9.0bn crowns (£1.0bn) for towage and marine service provider Svitzer, representing a 31.7% premium to the stock's closing price on Tuesday.
Read moreLondon open: Stocks edge lower ahead of Trump tariff announcement
2nd Apr 2025 08:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed US President Donald Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs.
Read moreBrighton Pier Group shares plummet on plans to go private
2nd Apr 2025 07:53
(Sharecast News) - Brighton Pier Group has announced plans to delist from AIM, saying it is in the best interest of the company and its shareholders, causing shares to plummet on Wednesday.
Read moreEurope open: Stoxx down as investors await Trump tariff details
2nd Apr 2025 07:49
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors held their breath ahead of US President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs.
Read moreRyanair passenger numbers jump 10% in March
2nd Apr 2025 07:48
(Sharecast News) - Budget airline Ryanair reported a 10% jump in passenger numbers for March on Wednesday.
Read moreNexteq names director Carol Thompson as new chair
2nd Apr 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Industrial tech solutions group Nexteq has promoted its independent non-executive director Carol Thompson to the non-executive chair position.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of Trump tariff announcement
2nd Apr 2025 07:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed US President Donald Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs.
Read moreProfits narrowly beat expectations at Raspberry Pi
2nd Apr 2025 07:31
(Sharecast News) - Raspberry Pi Holdings posted a slide in annual profits on Wednesday, although the decline was not as steep as analysts had been expecting.
Read moreWednesday newspaper round-up: Motor finance compensation, car manufacturers, Rebel Energy
2nd Apr 2025 07:27
(Sharecast News) - A court of appeal ruling that has left lenders fearing PPI-level compensation bills over the motor finance commission scandal "goes too far", the City regulator said on Tuesday. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) made the comments in a written submission to the supreme court on Tuesday, as part of a high-profile case being closely watched by the government. The Treasury, which tried but failed to intervene in the case, is concerned the standing decision could spook businesses and threaten investment in the UK. - Guardian
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