Plus500 delivers strong Q2 despite subdued conditions
1st Jul 2014 08:34
Plus500, the online trading platform group, said that second-quarter results are above analysts' forecasts. The company, which provides a platform for retail customers to trade CFDs internationally, said that despite relatively subdued market activity both revenue and profit for the second quarter
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
14th May 2014 09:34
African Minerals: Deutsche Bank lowers target price from 335p to 324p maintaining a buy recommendation. Aveva: Panmure Gordon downgrades from buy to hold with a target price of 2199p. Aviva: Panmure Gordon ups target price from 540p to 585p and keeps a buy recommendation. boohoo.com: Investec ini
Read morePlus500 to beat 2014 forecasts after impressive first quarter
2nd Apr 2014 08:12
Plus500, the AIM-listed online trading software group, expects to beat market forecasts for 2014 after seeing 'significant growth' in the first quarter with a threefold increase in revenues and jump in new customer numbers. The firm, which provides services for retail customers to trade CFDs intern
Read morePlus500 rockets on strong results and special divi payment
19th Feb 2014 13:48
Plus500 shares leapt more than 20 per cent on Wednesday after it revealed full-year revenue more than doubled and the board declared a special dividend. The firm, which provides online trading platforms for retail customers, said revenue increased 105% to $115.1m (2012: $56.1m), driven by its acti
Read moreThursday tips round-up: UK Mail, Plus 500
21st Nov 2013 09:25
Wednesday's halfway figures from UK Mail revealed average daily volumes at its parcels business, which accounts for 43 per cent of revenues, up by 25 per cent. In turn that drove a 67 per cent rise in operating profits in like-for-like terms. Meanwhile, the mail business was up a bit and gained furt
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
21st Nov 2013 09:14
Aggreko: Liberum Capital initiates with a target price of 1500p and a hold recommendation. Antofagasta: UBS reduces target price from 965p to 870p and downgrades from buy to neutral. APR Energy: Liberum Capital starts with a target price of 890p and a sell recommendation. Ashtead Group: Liberum C
Read moreTravis Perkins CEO sells 50,000 shares ahead of next year's departure
18th Oct 2013 16:32
The wife of the out-going Chief Executive of Travis Perkins on Thursday sold 50,000 shares on the same day the FTSE 100 builders merchant reported 'encouraging' sales momentum in the third quarter despite challenging conditions in retail markets. The transaction reduced Geoff Cooper's stake in the
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
17th Oct 2013 09:45
AGA Rangemaster Group: N+1 Singer ups target price from 135p to 150p and stays with its buy recommendation. Anglo American: HSBC raises target price from 1610p to 1740p maintaining an overweight rating. Antofagasta: HSBC increases target price from 900p to 990p and upgrades to overweight. Aquariu
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