FTSE 250 movers: Britvic, AG Barr surge on merger speculation
5th Sep 2012 15:56
Investors of Britvic and AG Barr today celebrated the news that the companies are in discussions about an all-share merger which would create 'one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe'. "The combination would have compelling industrial logic and represents an opportunity for both companie
Read moreEuromoney fills Chairman spot with own MD
1st Aug 2012 09:23
Euromoney Institutional Investor has joined Wood Group and SABMiller in cocking a snook at what is regarded as best practice in the City and is promoting its Managing Director, Richard Ensor, to the role of Chairman. Ensor will replace Euromoney's soon-to-retire Executive Chairman, Padraic Fallon,
Read moreSynergy CEO stocks up as Q1 growth limited by currency
27th Jul 2012 15:50
Dr Richard Steeves, the Chief Executive Officer of Synergy Health, a provider of outsourced sterilisation services, bought himself a round of shares on the same day the firm admitted headline growth in the first quarter had been held back by currency translation with the devaluation of the euro. T
Read moreEuromoney quarterly trading in line with expectations
25th Jul 2012 10:21
Euromoney Institutional Investor, the international publishing, events and electronic information group, has traded in line with its expectations since the start of April, with total revenues for the quarter to the end of June up nine per cent, driven by continued growth from the group's research an
Read moreSevern Trent Chief Exec ditch shares to cover liabilities
8th Jun 2012 16:28
Tony Wray, the Chief Executive Officer of Severn Trent, the FTSE 100 utility provider which serves eight million customers, has ditched 4,570 shares in the firm to cover his tax liabilities following the award of shares under a long-term incentive plan. Wray traded the shares at 1,747p a pop, pocke
Read moreBroker tips: Johnson Matthey, Euromoney, Greggs
29th May 2012 11:37
Credit Suisse has maintained its long-term neutral rating for FTSE 100 speciality chemicals group Johnson Matthey but has given the stock a short-term buy trading call, recommending investors to build positions ahead of the full-year results on June 7th. The broker says that it prefers Belgian mate
Read moreBroker snap: Peel Hunt upgrades Euromoney to buy
29th May 2012 11:33
Peel Hunt has upgraded its rating for international publishing and events group Euromoney Institutional Investor from hold to buy and maintained its target price at 800p. Revenue guidance was given at the pre-close update, meaning that top-line figures were broadly in line. However, profitability e
Read moreTuesday broker round-up - UPDATE
29th May 2012 09:06
Brewin Dolphin: Peel Hunt maintains buy rating and 185p target. BTG: finnCap raises target from 326p to 331p, hold rating maintained. Euromoney Institutional Investor: Peel Hunt upgrades from hold to buy, target left at 800p. Greggs: Canaccord Genuity upgrades from hold to buy, target left at 520
Read moreEuromoney buoyed by online migration
17th May 2012 09:07
Euromoney Institutional Investor, the international publishing and events group, says it is successfully migrating to online offerings as subscription growth outpaces advertising decline. The company, which publishes Euromoney and Metal Bulletin, saw revenues in the six months to the end of March i
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise ahead of Spanish auction
17th Apr 2012 08:38
- Burberry, M and S tumble after trading updates - Banks in demand after yesterday's fall - Eyes on Spanish bond auction UK blue chip stocks opened broadly higher on Tuesday morning, as a rebound in the banking sector offset some poorly received trading updates from Burberry and Marks and Spencer.
Read moreTuesday broker round-up - UPDATE
17th Apr 2012 08:36
BHP Billiton: Jefferies reiterates buy rating and 2,500p target. Burberry: Merchant Securities downgrades from buy to hold; Investec maintains buy recommendation and 1,690p target. Dairy Crest: Numis upgrades from add to buy. Daily Mail & General Trust: Investec maintains buy rating and 578p targ
Read moreEuromoney grows despite advertising woes
17th Apr 2012 07:16
Euromoney Institutional Investor, the publisher and exhibitions organiser, kept the top line growing in the first half of its financial year despite the depressed state of the advertising market. Once the numbers are totted up, group revenues for the six months to March 31st, 2012 are expected to s
Read moreFriday broker round-up
13th Apr 2012 10:09
Aggreko: UBS ups target from 2,500p to 2,550p, buy rating unchanged. AstraZeneca: Jefferies maintains hold with a 3,050p target. Burberry UBS lifts target from 1,370p to 1,580p, neutral recommendation maintained. Chariot Oil & Gas: Merchant Securities initiates coverage with a buy rating and 402.
Read moreTuesday broker round-up - UPDATE
27th Mar 2012 09:21
Aberdeen Asset Management: UBS ups target from 300p to 310p, buy recommendation maintained. Babcock: Investec raises target from 810p to 850p, buy rating kept; Peel Hunt reiterates buy rating and 855p target; Jefferies keeps buy rating and 780p target. Bellway: Investec downgrades from buy to hold
Read moreEuromoney acquires two news conferences
27th Feb 2012 08:07
Euromoney Institutional Investor, the FTSE 250 financial data publishing company, is expanding its commodities event business with the acquisition of two international grain trading conferences. The first is Global Commodities Group Sàrl, the sole asset of which is Global Grain Geneva, the world's
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