0717 GMT [Dow Jones] HSBC Downgrades Dignity (DTY.LN) to neutral from overweight. Says the potential for a GBP80M special dividend is already in the price. Meanwhile, says the interim results beat expectations, with 1H underlying pretax profit at GBP24M. Says FY guidance is unchanged. Nudges up the price target to 760p from 755p. Shares are -1.1% at 695p. (
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