FTSE 250 movers: JD Sports sprints ahead, Galliford Try crumbles

16th Apr 2019 15:34

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 index was 0.54% higher at 19,914.54 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with JD Sports leading the way on the back of its full year results.

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New Kier CEO launches strategic review to cut debt

15th Apr 2019 12:37

(Sharecast News) - Construction group Kier said on Monday that new chief executive Andrew Davies will lead a strategic review to improve cash generation and reduce leverage.

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FTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders crumble, Sirius soars

9th Apr 2019 14:56

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 index was 0.34% lower at 19,449.99 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, as housebuilders and construction outfits pulled the index lower amid continued Brexit confusion.

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Monday broker round-up

8th Apr 2019 08:30

(Sharecast News) - Moneysupermarket: Berenberg downgrades to sell with a target price of 285p.

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FTSE 250 movers: Wizz Air flies high, Dixons dives

2nd Apr 2019 14:35

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 index was 0.32% higher at 19,300.26 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, as Wizz Air gave the index a lift.

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Countryside is star buy for Jefferies in upbeat housebuilders report

2nd Apr 2019 08:38

(Sharecast News) - Countryside is the star share among UK housebuilders, Jefferies said as it started coverage of the industry with an upbeat report.

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Kier Group slides amid profit and dividend drop

20th Mar 2019 09:59

(Sharecast News) - Kier Group's shares dived on Wednesday after the company slashed its dividend and reported it had swung to an interim loss after a leap in administrative costs.

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Kier appoints Andrew Davies as new CEO

19th Mar 2019 10:01

(Sharecast News) - Construction, services and property group Kier has appointed Andrew Davies as its new chief executive with effect from 15 April.

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Kier shares crash as it revises net debt position higher

11th Mar 2019 09:31

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Kier Group crashed on Monday as the construction company revised up its net debt position.

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Kier boss given marching orders after fudged fundraising

22nd Jan 2019 08:07

(Sharecast News) - Kier Group chief executive Haydn Mursell will leave with immediate effect, following an unpopular emergency fundraising, though the construction group said trading was on track with full-year targets.

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Sector movers: Exporters gain on trade optimism, telecoms dip

8th Jan 2019 14:35

(Sharecast News) - Automobiles and parts, general industrials, retailers, construction and media sectors were the diverse driving forces in London on Tuesday, while telecoms and healthcare and pharma sectors were not acting as much of a brake.

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Kier Group completes disposal of KHSA to Aussie firm Downer

21st Dec 2018 10:22

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure services, buildings and developments company Kier Group has completed the disposal of KHSA to Downer Group, it confirmed on Friday, for total consideration of up to AUD 43.7m (£25m), subject to an escrow arrangement.

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Thursday broker round-up

20th Dec 2018 14:01

(Sharecast News) - Greencore: Numis upgrades to buy with a target price of 217p.

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Kier raises £250m in rights issue

20th Dec 2018 07:54

(Sharecast News) - Kier only received 37.66% acceptance for its rights issue, though as the fundraising was fully underwritten the construction group will receive the £250m net cash proceeds by 28 December.

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FTSE 250 movers: Thomas Cook back from the dead as Spire slumps

5th Dec 2018 14:41

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.07% at 18,341.83 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, as Thomas Cook staged a desperate recovery after a series of negative sessions.

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