Liberum downgrades Jimmy Choo amid increasing competition
11th Nov 2015 10:36
(ShareCast News) - Liberum downgraded Jimmy Choo to 'hold' from 'buy' and slashed the price target to 160p from 210p. "We believe Choo faces increased competition in shoes as other luxury goods companies chase growth," the broker said. It said the speed of the luxury slowdown is notable and yet to
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Healthy rise for Synergy Health, Aggreko powers down
25th Sep 2015 16:18
(ShareCast News) - The FTSE 250 was up 287.23 points or 1.74% to 16,801.76, rising sharply on Friday morning on the back of Janet Yellen's comments overnight. Synergy Health shares skyrocketed on the news that a federal court in Ohio has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's request for a pre
Read moreBroker tips: Jimmy Choo, Hargreaves Lansdown, PZ Cussons
9th Sep 2015 17:01
(ShareCast News) - RBC Capital Markets has initiated coverage of Jimmy Choo at 'outperform' with a 200p price target. "Jimmy Choo's footwear-focused model is attractive given the early stage of brand development and the defensiveness of the product category on a long term view," the Canadian bank sa
Read moreRBC Capital starts Jimmy Choo at 'outperform'
9th Sep 2015 11:53
(ShareCast News) - RBC Capital Markets has initiated coverage of Jimmy Choo at 'outperform' with a 200p price target. "Jimmy Choo's footwear-focused model is attractive given the early stage of brand development and the defensiveness of the product category on a long term view," the Canadian bank sa
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Marshalls gains on interims, Debenhams slumps on downgrade
28th Aug 2015 14:36
(ShareCast News) - London's FTSE 250 was a touch higher on Friday and by 1445 BST, was trading up 0.2% at 16,952.75, with investors mostly keeping to the sidelines at the end of what's been a pretty turbulent week. Marshalls was the standout gainer after the paving slabs specialist posted a strong s
Read moreLondon open: Strategists sound optimistic note
28th Aug 2015 09:29
(ShareCast News) - Markets wavered slightly at the start of trading as investors continued to take stock of Thursday´s much stronger than expected reading on the US economy and what it might mean for the Federal Reserve´s monetary policy. As of 08:56 the Footsie was 1.66 points higher to 6,193.66 bu
Read moreJimmy Choo interim profit jumps as revenue grows
28th Aug 2015 08:06
(ShareCast News) - Luxury shoe and handbag maker Jimmy Choo posted a significant hike in profit in the first six months of the year, boosted by growth in its retail division. In the six months to 30 June, the London-listed company reported a pre-tax profit of £20.3m, a remarkable rise from the £1.3m
Read moreJimmy Choo appoints publishing executive Meribeth Parker as director
31st Jul 2015 10:50
(ShareCast News) - Luxury brand Jimmy Choo has appointed consultant Meribeth Parker as a non-executive director. The shoe company also appointed Anna-Lena Kamenetzky as a non-executive director. Kamenetzky would replace Bart Becht, who recently said he would step down following his involvement with
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Jimmy Choo boosted by Barclays coverage, Synthomer lower on disappointing profits
2nd Jul 2015 13:15
Mid-caps were trading slightly higher on Thursday, though weakness in the industrial metals, transport and technology provided a drag on gains. As of 16:00 BST, the FTSE 250 was trading 0.2% higher at 17,674. Jimmy Choo was trading higher after Barclays initiated coverage on the stock with an 'over
Read moreBroker tips: Serco, Smiths Group, Jimmy Choo, AstraZeneca
2nd Jul 2015 11:22
Serco's stock was extending gains on Wednesday after a well-received first-half trading update the day before, with Numis Securities providing a further boost by upgrading its recommendation from 'reduce' to 'hold'. Numis said Serco revelations that first-half trading had been a little better than e
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: OneSavings higher on Investec comments, Wood Group hit by downgrade
26th Jun 2015 14:27
Mid caps were in the red on Friday, as gains made by retailer and telecommunications stocks were overshadowed by Greece's looming critical weekend. As of 15:30 BST, the FTSE 250 was trading 0.7% lower at 17,829. OnseSavings Bank led the risers as Investec gave the stock a 'buy' rating and a price t
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Petrofac boosted by upgrade, DS Smith higher on profit growth
25th Jun 2015 13:30
Mid caps inched higher on Thursday, as losses posted by construction, mining and engineering stocks were eclipsed by gains in the technology and real estate sectors. As of 15:00 BST, the FTSE 250 was trading 0.15% higher at 17,950. Petrofac topped the risers after Nomura upgraded the stock to 'buy'
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Elementis plummets on profit warning, Stagecoach up on stronger profits
24th Jun 2015 12:55
Mid-caps edged lower on Wednesday, as gains made by transport, retail and property stocks were eclipsed by weakness in the industrial metals and computer services sectors. As of 14:30 BST, the FTSE 250 was trading 0.5% lower at 17,911. Ladbrokes reversed Tuesday's gains, which were driven by the co
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Ladbrokes surges on merger talks, Jimmy Choo hit by legal threat
23rd Jun 2015 13:30
Mid caps were on the up on Tuesday, as weakness in the industrial metals sector was eclipsed by strength in oil, telecommunications and engineering stocks. As of 15:15 BST, the FTSE 250 was trading 0.6% higher at 18,010. Ladbrokes shares jumped after the bookie chain confirmed it was in merger talk
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Retailers and energy stocks surge, ex-dividend insurers lower
19th Mar 2015 13:44
Supergroup made strong gains after Investec said a focus on retail execution and UK profit maximisation was a "major opportunity". The broker reiterated its 'buy' rating, with analyst Kate Calvert adding: "We see material growth opportunities, not only in maximising UK profitability by optimising it
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