London close: Stocks finish mixed as US GDP growth slows

25th Apr 2024 15:14

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested a slower-than-expected GDP growth reading from the United States, while a slew of well-received earnings underpinned the top-flight index.

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Hikma delivers strong Q1, holds on to guidance

25th Apr 2024 08:01

(Sharecast News) - Pharmaceuticals group Hikma said it has made a "strong and encouraging start" to 2024, with all three business segments performing well, as it held on to guidance for the year.

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London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold

21st Mar 2024 16:33

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, sustaining gains after the Bank of England adhered to expectations by maintaining interest rates at a 16-year high.

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Berenberg slightly raises target price on Hikma Pharmaceuticals

27th Feb 2024 09:40

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on drugmaker Hikma Pharmaceuticals from 1,960.0p to 2,000.0p on Tuesday, citing more stability in its generics unit.

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London close: Stocks rise amid raft of solid earnings

22nd Feb 2024 16:26

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in positive territory on Thursday, bolstered by upbeat performances from US AI chipmaker Nvidia and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.

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Hikma lifts dividend after double-digit growth in 2023

22nd Feb 2024 07:51

(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals impressed the market with its annual results on Thursday as it bumped up its dividend by almost a third following double-digit growth in core revenues and profits in 2023.

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Hikma agrees to settle US opioid claims

2nd Feb 2024 07:23

(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals announced an agreement in principle to address the majority of opioid-related claims filed against it by various US states, local communities and tribal nations on Friday.

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Jefferies downgrades Hikma to 'hold'

7th Nov 2023 13:08

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies downgraded Hikma Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 1,940p from 2,125p.

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Berenberg stays at 'hold' on Hikma Pharmaceuticals

6th Nov 2023 12:01

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'hold' rating and 2,100.0p target price on Hikma Pharmaceuticals on Monday, saying a "lighter" second half was playing out in its injectables unit.

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London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates steady

2nd Nov 2023 15:12

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day on a positive note on Thursday, following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates as markets widely expected.

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Hikma adjusts expectations amid injectables challenges

2nd Nov 2023 08:03

(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals reported solid global growth in its injectables business on Thursday, with strong customer demand for its product portfolio in North America, although some challenges meant it expected revenue and operating margin growth at the lower end of guidance.

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Hikma announces new president of injectables business

9th Aug 2023 08:25

(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals announced the appointment of Dr Bill Larkins as the new president of its injectables business on Wednesday.

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Hikma lifts guidance for generics business

3rd Aug 2023 07:51

(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals lifted annual revenue and margin guidance for its generics business as first-half core operating profit rose 35%.

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Hikma surges after tornado damages Pfizer injectables plant

20th Jul 2023 08:53

(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals surged on Thursday, with traders pointing to news that a major Pfizer injectables plant in North Carolina was hit by a tornado and heavily damaged on Wednesday.

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Director dealings: Hikma non-exec invests, LSE Group share buyback rolls on

8th Jun 2023 12:03

(Sharecast News) - Hikma Pharmaceuticals was among those on the list of director buys on Thursday, after a non-executive director added almost £27k worth of shares to his holding.

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