London close: Stocks mixed as US inflation ticks higher
11th Dec 2024 15:04
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets ended Wednesday with mixed results as investors weighed an increase in consumer inflation in the US, and its potential impact on monetary policy.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco reaffirms full-year guidance
11th Dec 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco reaffirmed its full-year guidance for 2024 on Wednesday, supported by a stronger second half driven by investments in its US commercial operations and innovation in its 'New Categories' portfolio.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish week on mixed note
18th Oct 2024 15:20
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed with mixed results on Friday, reflecting a cautious mood as investors reacted to economic growth data out of China, as well as an improvement in UK retail sales.
Read moreBAT moves closer to settling tobacco litigation in Canada
18th Oct 2024 07:20
(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco has announced that it is nearing a potential settlement regarding outstanding tobacco litigation in Canada after a five-year-long legal process involving its subsidiary Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited (ITCAN).
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as US jobless claims reach four-month low
26th Sep 2024 15:13
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Thursday on a positive note, as investors reacted to a four-month low for US jobless claims, and renewed support measures from China.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher ahead of US Fed
17th Sep 2024 14:48
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors focused on the start of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, where a rate cut was widely anticipated.
Read moreBAT makes leadership changes as part of 'tobacco harm reduction' focus
17th Sep 2024 07:24
(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco (BAT) announced a number of leadership changes on Tuesday, aimed at accelerating its strategy to build a smokeless future and enhance sustainability.
Read moreSector movers: Stocks trying to find their footing
8th Aug 2024 18:02
(Sharecast News) - Stocks ended a tad lower on Thursday, but well off their session lows after the release of better-than-expected weekly jobless claims figures in the US.
Read moreSector movers: Stocks trying to find their footing
8th Aug 2024 18:02
(Sharecast News) - Stocks ended a tad lower on Thursday, but well off their session lows after the release of better-than-expected weekly jobless claims figures in the US.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on tsunami of updates, US GDP data
25th Jul 2024 15:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Thursday as investors processed faster-than-anticipated economic growth in the United States, following a heavy flow of corporate announcements earlier in the day.
Read moreBritish American Tobacco retains guidance, eyes H2 improvement
4th Jun 2024 07:17
(Sharecast News) - Cigarettes, tobacco and vape manufacturer British American Tobacco said it remains on track to hit guidance this year despite first-half underlying revenues and adjusted profits falling by low-single digits.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold
21st Mar 2024 16:33
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, sustaining gains after the Bank of England adhered to expectations by maintaining interest rates at a 16-year high.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as UK wage growth moderates
12th Mar 2024 16:17
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts following a modest increase in UK wage growth.
Read moreBAT considering partial sale of stake in India's ITC
12th Mar 2024 09:04
(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco confirmed extensive media speculation around its holding of Indian tobacco firm ITC on Tuesday morning, announcing plans to sell more than 400 million ITC shares through its subsidiary Tobacco Manufacturers India (TMI).
Read moreDirector dealings: British American Tobacco non-executive director makes share purchase
21st Feb 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director Karen Guerra had acquired 4,150 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed tobacco giant.
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