UK's Ofcom allows Openreach to cut prices

24th May 2023 11:22

(Sharecast News) - Britain's telecoms regulator has allowed BT to cut wholesale prices at its Openreach networking arm, despite claims from competitors that it would give the company an unfair advantage.

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Altice ups stake in BT to 24.5%

23rd May 2023 08:02

(Sharecast News) - Altice said on Tuesday that it has upped its stake in British telecommunications firm BT Group to 24.5% but insisted it does not plan to make a takeover offer.

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Citi adds BT Group to 'European Focus List', reiterates 'buy'

22nd May 2023 10:11

(Sharecast News) - Citi reiterated its 'buy' rating on BT Group on Monday and added the shares to its 'European Focus List', "because of its deep value, and as it is a clear beneficiary from improving regulatory and market conditions".

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Broker tips: BT Group, Hill & Smith

22nd May 2023 07:17

(Sharecast News) - Citi reiterated its 'buy' rating on BT Group on Monday and added the shares to its 'European Focus List', "because of its deep value, and as it is a clear beneficiary from improving regulatory and market conditions".

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BT FY profits rise 5% in line with forecasts

18th May 2023 07:20

(Sharecast News) - Shares in BT Group slumped as the UK telecoms giant said it planned to axe up to 55,000 jobs by 2030 and become a "leaner" business.

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Berenberg stays at 'hold' on BT Group heading into full-year results

18th Apr 2023 08:59

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'hold' recommendation and 160.0p target price on shares of BT Group heading into the company's full-year results on 18 May.

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JP Morgan spies signs of rotation away from cyclicals

17th Apr 2023 11:09

(Sharecast News) - Equity strategists at J.P.Morgan reiterated their call for a rotation in investors' investment style away from so-called Value stocks and towards Growth and Defensive.

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Ofcom steps in as broadband providers fail to implement easier switching

3rd Apr 2023 12:58

(Sharecast News) - UK internet providers have been ordered to speed up broadband switching for customers after failing to meet a regulatory deadline and leaving millions of consumers with eye-watering bills, the industry watchdog said on Monday.

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Deutsche Bank raises target price on BT

23rd Mar 2023 09:44

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Deutsche Bank raised their target price on telecommunications firm BT 140.0p to 150.0p on Thursday, stating taxes had pushed the "lucky" group's price target higher amid "major challenges".

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BT's Openreach to delay pricing plan after Ofcom probe delay

17th Mar 2023 09:00

(Sharecast News) - UK communication regulator Ofcom has delayed the conclusion of its investigation into a new BT Openreach broadband pricing plan by two months.

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Ofcom to probe inflation-linked price rises on phone, internet contracts

9th Feb 2023 09:04

(Sharecast News) - Britain's telecoms regulator is starting a probe into inflation-busting price rises mid-contract for phone and broadband customers.

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Ofcom rules BT's Openreach price plan not anti-competitive

3rd Feb 2023 09:23

(Sharecast News) - Ofcom said on Friday it was minded to back BT Group's planned Openreach wholesale prices, arguing they were not anti-competitive.

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BT sees third-quarter revenues dip

2nd Feb 2023 07:01

(Sharecast News) - BT Group reiterated its full-year outlook on Thursday, despite seeing third-quarter revenues slip.

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Landsec names Ian Cheshire chair

20th Jan 2023 08:56

(Sharecast News) - City veteran Ian Cheshire has been named chair designate of Land Securities Group.

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Citi upgrades BT Group to 'buy'

9th Jan 2023 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded BT Group to 'buy' from 'neutral' on Monday as it argued that pricing momentum could offset free cash flow headwinds.

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