London close: Stocks turn red on return from Easter break
2nd Apr 2024 15:22
(Sharecast News) - UK stocks experienced a downturn by the end of trading on Tuesday, as investors resumed activity following the extended weekend, with initial gains reversed by the close ahead of a week marked by a number of key economic data releases.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish positive as US inflation moderates
29th Feb 2024 16:05
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with moderate gains on Thursday, buoyed by a combination of factors including a slowdown in US inflation, robust UK earnings reports, and encouraging mortgage approvals figures.
Read moreCRH expects further profit growth in 2024, unveils another share buyback
29th Feb 2024 09:21
(Sharecast News) - Shares in CRH jumped to a record high on Thursday after the building materials giant reported double-digit profit growth for 2023 and announced a new $300m share buyback programme.
Read moreCRH partners with Barro Group to acquire Adbri
18th Dec 2023 08:01
(Sharecast News) - Building materials businesses CRH and Barro Group have partnered together to potentially acquire Australian cement manufacturing company Adbri.
Read moreDeutsche Bank bullish on CRH's US potential
13th Dec 2023 09:43
(Sharecast News) - CRH shares were given a lift on Wednesday by analysts at Deutsche Bank who reiterated their 'buy' rating on the building materials giant, citing "powerful long-term stimulus".
Read moreCRH selling European lime business to SigmaRoc
22nd Nov 2023 08:30
(Sharecast News) - CRH is raising $1.1bn from the sale of its lime operations in Europe to AIM-quoted SigmaRoc, the building materials giant announced on Wednesday.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip ahead of FOMC minutes, Autumn Statement
21st Nov 2023 15:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished in the red on Tuesday as investors examined the latest UK borrowing data ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Statement.
Read moreCRH lifts FY EBITDA guidance; buys Texas assets for $2.1bn
21st Nov 2023 08:04
(Sharecast News) - CRH lifted its earnings guidance on Tuesday and said it has agreed to buy a portfolio of cement and ready-mixed concrete assets in Texas from Martin Marietta Materials for $2.1bn.
Read moreThursday preview: Jackson Hole kicks off; Habour Energy, CRH report
23rd Aug 2023 13:36
(Sharecast News) - All eyes will be on the start of the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming on Thursday, while half-year results are due from CRH, Harbour Energy and Hunting.
Read moreCRH shareholders back New York listing
8th Jun 2023 12:15
(Sharecast News) - CRH shareholders have overwhelming backed plans by the building materials group to move its listing to New York, it was confirmed on Thursday.
Read moreCRH first-quarter sales, EBITDA ahead of prior year
26th Apr 2023 07:33
(Sharecast News) - Building materials company CRH reported a "positive" start to the year on Wednesday as it said that first-quarter sales and EBITDA were ahead of the previous year amid solid demand.
Read moreCRH earnings rise amid 'resilient' demand
2nd Mar 2023 07:08
(Sharecast News) - Building materials group CRH posted a jump in full-year earnings on Thursday as sales grew, underpinned by the company's integrated solutions strategy and good demand, and said it was planning to recommend a transition to a US primary listing this year.
Read moreCRH to buy back another $300m of shares
19th Dec 2022 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Building materials company CRH updated the market on its share buyback programme on Monday, having completed the latest phase, returning $300m of cash to shareholders.
Read moreCRH launches new venture capital fund
16th Dec 2022 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Building materials specialist CRH announced the launch of its new venture capital unit CRH Ventures on Friday, which it said would support the development of "new technologies and innovative solutions" to meet the "increasingly complex needs" of customers and evolving trends in construction.
Read moreCRH backs outlook for the year amid 'resilient' demand
22nd Nov 2022 08:46
(Sharecast News) - Building materials group CRH posted a rise in earnings on Tuesday amid "resilient" demand and backed its outlook for the year.
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