London close: Stocks finish lower amid Middle East jitters
23rd Jun 2025 17:44
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly lower on Monday following a day of choppy trading, as investors took a cautious stance ahead of Iran's expected response to weekend US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks weaker on US data, Iran tensions
17th Jun 2025 17:54
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished lower on Tuesday as mounting tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment.
Read moreBunzl agrees Chile acquisition, completes Dutch one
30th Apr 2025 07:24
(Sharecast News) - Bunzl announced two healthcare-related acquisitions on Wednesday, including a new market entry in Chile and a completed deal in the Netherlands, as it continued to expand its international footprint in specialist distribution.
Read moreBunzl cuts full-year outlook, warns of tariff uncertainty
16th Apr 2025 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Bunzl has lowered its guidance for 2025 after a worse-than-expected start to the year, with profits down "significantly" in the first quarter due to a challenging economic backdrop.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed ahead of Trump's tariff announcement
2nd Apr 2025 14:47
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Wednesday on a mixed note, with investors reacting cautiously to geopolitical developments, particularly US president Donald Trump's looming announcement of reciprocal tariffs.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as tariff fears waver
24th Mar 2025 15:13
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday largely flat in muted trading, with early optimism around Donald Trump's comments on reciprocal tariffs fading as the session progressed.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish firmer as defence plays surge
3rd Mar 2025 15:58
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed on a positive note on Monday, bolstered by a significant surge in defense stocks amid expectations of increased military expenditure.
Read moreBunzl holds guidance after slight rise in FY earnings
3rd Mar 2025 07:37
(Sharecast News) - Shares in distribution giant Bunzl slumped on Monday as investors were unimpressed with a weaker performance in the US which held back sales.
Read moreBroker tips: Bunzl, Barclays, Science Group
13th Jan 2025 13:44
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded Bunzl on Monday to 'buy' from 'neutral' as it said it was a hedged sector investment.
Read moreCiti upgrades Bunzl to 'buy'
13th Jan 2025 08:22
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded Bunzl on Monday to 'buy' from 'neutral' as it said it was a hedged sector investment.
Read moreBunzl to start first tranche of new £200m buyback on Jan 2
31st Dec 2024 07:07
(Sharecast News) - Logistics firm Bunzl said it would start the first tranche of its £200m 2025 share buyback programme on January 2.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks weaker as UK unemployment holds steady
17th Dec 2024 14:52
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Tuesday as fresh UK jobs data signalled a likely pause by the Bank of England in its interest rate policy this week.
Read moreBunzl shares slide as it flags flat underlying revenue
17th Dec 2024 07:23
(Sharecast News) - Specialist international distribution and service provider Bunzl said in an update on Tuesday that it expected full-year revenue for 2024 to rise about 3% at constant exchange rates, driven by acquisitions, although underlying revenue would see a small decline.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks weaker ahead of key central bank decisions
16th Dec 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a week filled with major central bank policy decisions.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed amid global political concerns
4th Dec 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets ended Wednesday in a mixed state, as investors weighed the upcoming no-confidence vote in France and political tensions in South Korea.
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