London close: Stocks mixed as UK economy returns to growth
13th Mar 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London markets finished with a mixed performance on Wednesday, following a surge on Tuesday, with investors buoyed by news of the UK economy's return to growth in January.
Read moreBalfour Beatty rallies as it lifts dividend, announces £100m buyback
13th Mar 2024 09:08
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty surged on Wednesday despite posting a drop in full-year profit, as it lifted its dividend, announced a £100m share buyback and struck an optimistic note on the outlook.
Read moreWednesday preview: UK GDP, Balfour Beatty in the spotlight
12th Mar 2024 14:10
(Sharecast News) - Financial markets' attention in the middle of the week will be on a reading for UK gross domestic product during the month of January.
Read moreBalfour Beatty gears up for 2024 share buyback programme
2nd Jan 2024 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure specialist Balfour Beatty appointed corporate brokers to oversee the initial phase of its 2024 share buyback programme on Tuesday.
Read moreBalfour Beatty on track to grow revenues this year
7th Dec 2023 10:25
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has said it remains on track to hit full-year expectations with revenues slightly higher but revenues flat.
Read moreBalfour Beatty completes two disposals
9th Nov 2023 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Balfour Beatty has completed two disposals, the infrastructure specialist confirmed on Thursday, raising nearly £26m.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks slip as core inflation stays high
16th Aug 2023 11:23
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were trading at five-week lows on Wednesday despite some big gains from blue-chip insurers, with market sentiment hit by fears that the Bank of England may step in to raise interest rates once again.
Read moreBalfour Beatty maintains interim dividend, on track for full year
16th Aug 2023 07:20
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty reported a solid first-half performance on Wednesday, particularly in its earnings-based businesses, as it remained on target to meet its full-year expectations.
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to extend five-week low
16th Aug 2023 07:15
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks were set for another day of losses on Wednesday, after a heavy fall the previous session, as investors showed caution on busy day for economic data.
Read moreBalfour Beatty sees flat FY profit; Current trading in line
12th May 2023 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty said it expected annual profits to be flat, with current trading in line with expectations.
Read moreBalfour Beatty announces £150m share buyback as profits rise
15th Mar 2023 08:08
(Sharecast News) - Construction company Balfour Beatty posted a jump in full-year profit on Wednesday as it announced a £150m share buyback and hailed a "strong" operational and financial performance across the group.
Read moreBalfour Beatty wins £1.2bn UK roads contract
23rd Jan 2023 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty said it had been awarded a £1.2bn contract by Britain's National Highways to deliver a package of works for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing.
Read moreBalfour Beatty lifts earnings, revenue guidance
8th Dec 2022 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure builder Balfour Beatty said it expected annual profit to be ahead of expectations due to positive net interest income and lower tax charges.
Read moreJefferies starts Balfour Beatty at 'buy'
10th Oct 2022 11:58
(Sharecast News) - Jefferies initiated coverage of Balfour Beatty on Monday with a 'buy' rating and 375p price target, arguing that the market is underappreciating improved security of earnings and the infrastructure group's transformation towards a lower risk model.
Read moreBalfour Beatty named as sole contractor to SCAPE Civil Engineering frameworks
27th Sep 2022 07:37
(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has been appointed as the sole contractor to both the SCAPE Civil Engineering and the SCAPE Scotland Civil Engineering frameworks.
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