FTSE 250 movers: No holiday for Thomas Cook, Just Group surges

10th Dec 2018 14:45

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 1.13% at 17,642.46 in afternoon trade on Monday, as Thomas Cook continued to lead the charge downward.

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Monday broker round-up

10th Dec 2018 13:19

(Sharecast News) - RSA: Jefferies upgrades to buy with a target price of 606p.

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Liberum ups Barratt, Bovis and Crest Nicholson to 'buy'

6th Dec 2018 14:01

(Sharecast News) - Liberum upped its stance on Barratt Developments, Bovis Homes and Crest Nicholson on Thursday, arguing that there is at least 20% upside if a smooth Brexit materialises.

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Director dealings: Crest Nicholson chairman ups stake after profit warning

22nd Oct 2018 16:17

(Sharecast News) - Crest Nicholson executive chairman Stephen Stone purchased 150,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250 housebuilder on Monday.

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Monday broker round-up

22nd Oct 2018 12:35

(Sharecast News) - British Land: Credit Suisse downgrades to underperform with a target price of 620p.

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Friday broker round-up

19th Oct 2018 13:10

(Sharecast News) - IP Group: Berenberg reiterates buy with a target price of 160p.

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Analysts try to see positives after Crest Nic warning

17th Oct 2018 13:32

(Sharecast News) - After housebuilder Crest Nicholson issued another profit warning on Wednesday, analysts were disappointed but tried to look for the positives.

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Wednesday broker round-up

17th Oct 2018 12:55

(Sharecast News) - Crest Nicholson: Liberum downgrades to hold with a target price of 331p.

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Crest Nicholson warns on profits, announces CFO departure

17th Oct 2018 07:22

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 housebuilder Crest Nicholson warned on Wednesday that full-year profits will be lower than expected and margins will be below previous guidance, as it announced the departure of its chief financial officer.

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Housebuilders more robust than given credit for, says Barclays

12th Sep 2018 15:11

(Sharecast News) - Some housebuilding stocks are looking oversold, analysts at Barclays said on Wednesday, as the sector's trading has remained robust but investors have been spooked by political and economic issues.

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Berenberg points out value in UK housebuilders

25th Jul 2018 10:31

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg initiated coverage of a host of housebuilders on Wednesday at buy' and 'hold' ratings, after the sector has endured a tough 2018 and with shares down 16% amid concerns about cooling house price inflation and rising build costs.

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FTSE 100 movers: Mining shares slide, housebuilders rally

8th Feb 2017 14:57

(ShareCast News) - The FTSE 100 fell 0.41% to 7,156.95 points in Wednesday afternoon trade, led by mining shares. BHP Billiton was the top faller following reports workers at its Escondida copper mine in Chile vowed to start an indefinite strike on Thursday after the miner failed to produce an agree

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Analysts mostly bullish on houseuilders after housing White Paper

8th Feb 2017 11:40

(ShareCast News) - HSBC kept 'buy' recommendations on all the UK housebuilding stocks it covers, as the government's housing white paper contains "few measures that would upset the expected delivery of homes" from the major developers, with Bellway and Bovis offering the most upside. A note from Num

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Wednesday broker round-up

25th Jan 2017 09:59

(ShareCast News) - Paddy Power: Barclays reiterates Overweight with a target price of 110p. Reckitt Benckiser: Berenberg upgrades to Buy with a target price of 7,900p. Crest Nicholson: Deutsche Bank reiterates Hold with a target price of 564p. BT Group: Citi reiterates Buy with a target price of 4

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Crest Nicholson hits £1bn sales target

24th Jan 2017 08:54

(ShareCast News) - Housebuilder Crest Nicholson Holdings has bounced back from a drop in the demand for houses post Brexit-vote by achieving its £1bn annual sales target for the year end. The FTSE 250 company recorded statutory revenues of £997m plus £3.3bn through joint ventures for the 12 month

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