Hays sees decent growth in spite of tough comparatives

16th Apr 2019 07:26

(Sharecast News) - Recruitment firm Hays reported like-for-like net fee growth of 6% in its third quarter on Tuesday, driven by 7% growth in its international businesses, while actual growth was 5% due to the timing of Easter.

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Tuesday preview: UK employment, Netflix in focus

15th Apr 2019 15:43

(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight in the UK on Tuesday will be firmly on the labour market, with both economic data and some well-known corporates likely to help to shed some light on the current situation.

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Thursday preview: EU Brexit summit, China CPI in the spotlight

10th Apr 2019 15:10

(Sharecast News) - All eyes will be on the result of the emergency European Union summit on Wednesday evening, with traders predicting a substantial move higher Sterling should a time frame for an extension to Article 50 be agreed.

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Morgan Stanley downgrades Hays amid lack of near-term catalysts

9th Apr 2019 07:45

(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating on the shares of recruiter Hays to 'equalweight' from 'overweight' on Tuesday as it highlighted a lack of near-term catalysts.

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Hays falls amid concern over German slowdown

21st Feb 2019 08:12

(Sharecast News) - Hays shares fell on Thursday even as the company's interim profits increased, amid investor fears of a slowdown in the recruitment firm's German business due to the country's economic slowdown.

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Tuesday broker round-up

15th Jan 2019 13:03

(Sharecast News) - Ten Entertainment Group: Berenberg downgrades to hold with a target price of 250p.

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International business drives quarterly growth at Hays

15th Jan 2019 08:57

(Sharecast News) - Recruitment and human resources specialist Hays updated the market on its trading for the quarter ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting growth of 9%, or 8% when adjusted for working days, which it said was driven by 11% growth in its international businesses.

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Wednesday broker round-up

31st Oct 2018 13:07

(Sharecast News) - Auto Trader: UBS upgrades to buy with a target price of 445p.

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Thursday broker round-up

11th Oct 2018 13:05

(Sharecast News) - Restaurant Group: HSBC upgrades to buy with a target price of 370p.

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Hays hit after weaker quarter than expected

11th Oct 2018 08:00

(Sharecast News) - Hays posted a weaker-than-expected set of first quarter results on Thursday, sending shares south in early trading.

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Thursday preview: US CPI, Jupiter Fund Management in focus

10th Oct 2018 14:29

(Sharecast News) - All eyes will be on the latest reading on US consumer prices referencing the month of September.

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Hays profit rises on strong international performance

30th Aug 2018 07:46

(Sharecast News) - Hays reported a 17% jump in full-year profit on Thursday as the recruiter boosted its dividend after a "landmark" year that saw solid growth in its international businesses.

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Thursday preview: Mortgage lending data, Hunting and Hays in focus

29th Aug 2018 13:32

(Sharecast News) - The flow of economic data will pick-up a bit on Thursday, with figures on consumer credit and lending in the UK set for release, alongside a reading on the US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.

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Hays chairman Alan Thomson passes away

23rd Jul 2018 13:16

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 recruiter Hays said on Monday that chairman Alan Thomson has passed away following the rapid deterioration of a medical condition.

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Thursday broker round-up

12th Jan 2017 13:49

(ShareCast News) - Hays: Deutsche Bank upgrades to Hold with a target price of 160p. Pagegroup: Jefferies reiterates Hold with a target price of 395p. Taylor Wimpey: Deutsche Bank reiterates Buy with a target price of 244p. Sainsbury: HSBC maintains Reduce with a target price of 205p. Tullow Oil:

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