Sector movers: Real estate, construction stocks gain on positive outlook
10th Apr 2014 13:50
Real estate, construction and materials stocks were performing well on Thursday amid signs of continued robust growth in the UK housing market. House sales across Britain climbed to a six-year high in the first quarter of 2014, with growth spreading "right across the country", according to the Roya
Read moreNorcros expects in-line full year results despite 'mixed' conditions
10th Apr 2014 11:36
Norcros said Thursday that its annual results would be in line with expectations after a year of 'mixed' market conditions in the UK. The home consumer products group said underlying profit before tax would be 26% higher at approximately £14.7m (2013: £11.7m) on revenue that it set to total around
Read moreCarnival Chairman reduces stake by around a quarter
26th Mar 2014 15:54
Micky Arison, the long-standing Chairman of cruise line operator Carnival Corp., docked a batch of shares earlier this week ahead of its better-than-expected first quarter trading update. Arison offloaded 525,348 at $40.09 each, reducing his stake to 104.52m shares. The group on Tuesday reported
Read moreMonday broker round-up UPDATE
10th Mar 2014 08:43
African British Foods: UBS raises target price from 2890p to 3300p and keeps a buy recommendation. BBA Aviation: Citi ups target price from 335p to 385p and reiterates a buy recommendation. Capita Group: Liberum Capital increases target price from 880p to 1100p upgrading to hold. Centrica: Credit
Read moreEuromoney Executive more than halves stake
15th Nov 2013 16:08
Bashar AL-Rehany, an Executive Director of Euromoney, the international publishing business, this week sold 22,485 shares, reducing his stake to 14,791. The £252,500 disposal, which was made on behalf of his wife, saw the shares sold at 1,123p a piece. The sale was made on Thursday, the same day
Read moreNorcros confident for full year
3rd Oct 2013 08:40
Bathroom accessories firm Norcros said it expects underlying pre-tax profit to be flat following mixed trading but, despite ongoing tough market conditions, it remains confident in its full-year outcome. Underlying pre-tax profit is expected to be approximately £6.0m for the 26 weeks ended Septembe
Read moreDialight Finance Director sells shares to cover vesting costs
19th Sep 2013 15:39
The Group Finance Director of Dialight this week sold 21,284 shares in the group, less than a week after it warned of contract delays and flat profits. Mark Fryer sold the shares at 1,150p each in a transaction that was made in order to meet his tax and national insurance liabilities, which crysta
Read moreNorcros tumbles despite full year progress
13th Jun 2013 12:14
Shares of bathroom accessories firm Norcros tumbled more than five per cent despite reporting improved full year earnings in what it described as a challenging year. Adjusted pre-tax profit rose to £11.7m for the year ended March 31st 2013 compared to £10.7m the same time a year earlier. Revenue fo
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
13th Jun 2013 07:01
African Barrick Gold: Citi moves target price from 175p to 124p and maintains a sell recommendation. ASOS: Nomura raises target price from 2970p to 3400p keeping a neutral rating. Exane increases target price from 4200p to 5000p and retains its outperform rating. Citi ups target price from 4400p to
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
29th May 2013 08:59
AEC Education: WH Ireland lowers target price from 16p to 11p retaining a buy recommendation. Bodycote: JP Morgan downgrades to underweight with a target price of 495p. BTG: Deutsche Bank ups target price from 440p to 475p retaining a buy recommendation. De La Rue: Investec raises target price fr
Read moreNorcros annual revenues rise despite exceptional charges
11th Apr 2013 09:43
Bathroom accessories company Norcros on Thursday said it expects annual revenues and profits to rise following sales growth in the UK and South Africa. The group anticipates revenue for the year ended March 31st 2013 to come to £210m, a 5.0% increase on the previous year's £200.3m. Underlying ope
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
2nd Apr 2013 08:28
Afren: Liberum Capital shifts target price from 123p to 130p maintaining a hold recommendation. Amara Mining: Numis initiates with a target price of 80p and a buy recommendation. APR Energy: Espirito Santo downgrades to sell with a target price of 680p. ASOS: Goldman Sachs increases target price
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
14th Feb 2013 08:09
African Barrick Gold: Deutsche Bank cuts target price from 410p to 340p, while staying with its hold recommendation. Investec reduces target price from 405p to 315p and downgrades from buy to hold. JP Morgan lowers target price from 370p to 290p and downgrades to underweight. AG Barr: Barclays down
Read moreSector movers: CRH leads construction stocks higher
13th Feb 2013 15:54
Construction and materials stocks were in demand on Wednesday on the back of ambitious plans by President Barack Obama to invest in infrastructure in North America. CRH was among the highest risers in the category today, up 5.1% at 1,425p (a 52-week high) after Obama unveiled a new 'Fix it First' p
Read moreDiageo Chief sells 50,000 shares
13th Nov 2012 17:04
Diageo's Chief Executive Officer, Paul Walsh, sliced a chunk off his stake in the drinks giant with the sale of 50,000 shares on Monday. The transaction follows the company's purchase of a stake in Indian spirits group United Spirits Limited (USL). Diageo said on Friday that it is to acquire a 27
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