Liberum initiates coverage of challenger banks, OneSavings top pick
8th Dec 2020 15:15
(Sharecast News) - Liberum has initiated coverage of five challenger banks and specialist lenders, with 'buy' ratings on OneSavings Bank, Virgin Money UK and Paragon Banking Group.
Read moreDirector dealings: Metro Bank CEO ups stake
5th Nov 2020 16:12
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank revealed on Thursday that chief executive Daniel Frumkin had acquired 1.85m ordinary shares in the London-listed bank.
Read moreMetro Bank Q3 deposits flat, net loan book grows
21st Oct 2020 08:34
(Sharecast News) - Retail and commercial bank Metro Bank said on Wednesday that total deposits were flat in the third quarter, while its net loan book continued to grow throughout the period.
Read moreCiti sees contrarian 'opportunity' in UK banks
12th Oct 2020 12:40
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Citi reiterated their 'buy' stance on several of the UK's largest lenders, citing the likely resumption of dividend payments from February 2021 onwards among some of the positives for the group.
Read moreHammerson is most shorted UK company, alongside Metro Bank and Sainsbury's
9th Sep 2020 14:19
(Sharecast News) - Hammerson is the most shorted UK listed company as investors bet against the beleaguered shopping centre operator, research shows.
Read moreMetro Bank posts heavy loss on Covid bad debt provision
5th Aug 2020 09:16
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank set aside £112m for coronavirus-related credit losses as it swung to a half-year pre-tax loss.
Read moreMetro Bank buys RateSetter to expand unsecured loans
3rd Aug 2020 10:56
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank has agreed to pay an initial £2.5m to buy the peer-to-peer lender RateSetter to expand in unsecured lending and increase returns.
Read moreDirector dealings: Metro Bank CEO makes share purchase
3rd Jul 2020 16:06
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank revealed on Friday that chief executive Daniel Frumkin had acquired 500,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed retail banking group.
Read moreMetro Bank in 'early stage' talks to buy RateSetter
15th Jun 2020 07:39
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank confirmed on Monday that it is in "early stage" discussions with peer-to-peer lender RateSetter about a potential acquisition.
Read moreMetro Bank chair warns on rising bad debts
26th May 2020 14:05
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank's chairman has warned shareholders to expect a significant rise in bad debts during the economic slowdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreTuesday broker round-up
17th Mar 2020 13:00
(Sharecast News) - Ti Fluid Systems: Citigroup downgrades to neutral with a target price of 140p.
Read moreWednesday broker round-up
26th Feb 2020 12:48
(Sharecast News) - Associated British Foods: Berenberg downgrades to hold with a target price of 2,700p.
Read moreMetro Bank swings to big loss after accounting scandal
26th Feb 2020 07:59
(Sharecast News) - Embattled Metro Bank reported a massive full year loss after an accounting scandal shook investor and customer confidence.
Read moreMetro Bank appoints Dan Frumkin as permanent CEO
19th Feb 2020 07:28
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank has made interim chief executive Dan Frumkin its permanent boss with the job of stabilising the lender after a year of turmoil.
Read moreMetro Bank surges as Lloyds said to consider bid
1st Nov 2019 13:49
(Sharecast News) - Metro Bank surged on Friday following a report that Lloyds Banking Group could be interested in making a bid for the challenger bank.
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