Coke bottler Coca-Cola HBC sees Q3 profits fall amid tough conditions
6th Nov 2014 07:58
Increasing volume pressure, weak macro conditions and unfavourable weather led to a fall in third-quarter profits at Coca-Cola HBC, with the bottling group predicting that "challenging" conditions would stay for the rest of the year. Coca-Cola HBC, the world's second-largest bottler of brands of The
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
30th Oct 2014 08:36
Afren: Deutsche Bank cuts target price from 130p to 110p retaining its hold recommendation. Antofagasta: JP Morgan lowers target price from 760p to 755p and reiterates a neutral rating. Investec lowers target price from 717p to 704p and keeps a hold recommendation. Balfour Beatty: Jefferies cuts ta
Read moreMonday broker round-up UPDATE
13th Oct 2014 09:32
Amino Technologies: Northland Capital upgrades to buy with a target price of 100p. Anglo American: Canaccord Genuity initiates with a target price of 1720p and a buy recommendation. Credit Suisse upgrades to outperform with a target price of 1800p. Associated British Foods: Societe Generale upgrade
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
30th Sep 2014 09:50
Aberdeen: Goldman Sachs ups target price from 540p to 560pp retaining a buy recommendation. African Barrick Gold: Deutsche Bank moves target price from 270p to 280p and reiterates a hold recommendation. Investec lowers target price from 260p to 258p, while upgrading to buy. African Minerals: Invest
Read moreMonday broker round-up UPDATE
11th Aug 2014 10:22
Avacta Group: Numis lowers target price from 2p to 1.6p retaining its buy recommendation. Braemer Shipping Services: Westhouse Securities reinstates with a target price of 545p and a buy recommendation. British Land: Liberum Capital upgrades to buy with a target price of 763p. Catlin Group: Deuts
Read moreLondon close: Stocks weighed down by Russia worries
7th Aug 2014 17:19
- Coca-Cola HBC, RSA disappoint - Russia-West tensions high after food import ban - BoE holds rates, ECB expected to do same techMARK 2,710.03 -0.18% FTSE 100 6,597.37 -0.58% FTSE 250 15,240.10 -0.15% UK stocks finished the session at their intra-day lows almost as traders continued to anxiously w
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Coca-Cola HBC and Old Mutual lead fallers as earnings disappoint
7th Aug 2014 14:10
Shares in bottling firm Coca-Cola HBC sank over 3% on Thursday after saying unfriendly consumer sentiment and foreign exchange headwinds looked unlikely to improve during 2014 as it downgraded its volume expectations for the year as a whole. Financial services group Old Mutual declined after saying
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks fall on weak earnings, central banks in focus
7th Aug 2014 12:10
- CCH, Old Mutual, Randgold, Mondi disappoint - Russia-West tensions high after food import ban - BoE holds rates, ECB expected to do same techMARK 2,711.50 -0.13% FTSE 100 6,619.52 -0.25% FTSE 250 15,244.89 -0.12% UK stocks were trading at their lowest levels since mid-April on Thursday morning w
Read moreLondon open: FTSE 100 near four-month low ahead of BoE, ECB
7th Aug 2014 09:06
- BoE, ECB decisions in focus - Russia bans food imports from US, EU - Rio Tinto leads mining stocks higher, but Randgold drops techMARK 2,709.84 -0.19% FTSE 100 6,616.42 -0.30% FTSE 250 15,237.15 -0.17% UK stocks were closing in on a four-month low on Thursday morning as investors turned cautious
Read moreCoca-Cola Hellenic downgrades volume guidance after mixed Q2
7th Aug 2014 08:41
- Revenue in line, earnings ahead of consensus - Russia and Ukraine volumes affected - Management downgrades FY volume expectations - FY results offset by better mix and FX effects Coca-Cola HBC (CCH) said unfriendly consumer sentiment and foreign exchange headwinds looked unlikely to improve durin
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Imperial Tobacco rises on Reynolds-Lorillard talks
11th Jul 2014 15:25
Shares in Imperial Tobacco rose strongly after the company confirmed it is discussions with US rivals Reynolds American and Lorillard about the potential acquisition of some of their assets and brands. It is thought that Reynolds and Lorillard, the second- and third-largest cigarette makers in the S
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks rebound after four-day losing streak
11th Jul 2014 12:07
- FTSE 100 rises after hitting lowest since April 17th - Tobacco stocks lead gains after four-day sell-off - UK construction output declines techMARK 2,777.53 +0.27% FTSE 100 6,684.40 +0.18% FTSE 250 15,487.07 +0.31% Equity and bond markets across Europe were calmer on Friday morning after concern
Read moreLondon open: Tobacco gains help UK stocks snap four-day losing streak
11th Jul 2014 08:56
- M&A speculation gives tobacco sector a boost - Housebuilders rise, miners fall - FTSE 100 rebounds from lowest in nearly three months techMARK 2,779.11 +0.33% FTSE 100 6,690.42 +0.27% FTSE 250 15,518.58 +0.51% Strong gains from tobacco and construction stocks outweighed a decline in the heavywei
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Admiral and Aviva lead the way lower
9th Jul 2014 15:39
Car insurer Admiral slid lower after delivering a gloomy outlook as it reported a decline in revenues in the first half, saying that a return to growth in premiums still remained elusive. Despite higher customer numbers, turnover fell from £1.1bn to £1bn in the first six months of the year, as premi
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE 100 extends losses as insurers and retailers fall
9th Jul 2014 12:03
- Admiral, Aviva lead markets lower - FTSE 100 on track for worst finish since late April - Retailers fall as UK retail prices fall 1.8% - Investors nervous ahead of Fed minutes techMARK 2,777.53 -0.59% FTSE 100 6,708.55 -0.44% FTSE 250 15,526.79 -0.80% UK stocks were heading for their worst finis
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