London close: Retail stocks rise on mixed day for markets
8th Nov 2023 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets experienced a mixed day of trading on Wednesday after a robust performance from the retail sector, led by gains from Marks and Spencer.
Read morePrudential sees slight Q3 slowdown in new business
6th Nov 2023 07:28
(Sharecast News) - Multinational insurance company Prudential said it continued momentum in the third quarter, though new business sales and profits slowed slightly from the half-year stage.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage solid finish after US payrolls surge
6th Oct 2023 15:36
(Sharecast News) - London stocks managed an uplifting performance on Friday, buoyed by optimistic economic data from the United States and a wave of speculative trading focussed on Aviva.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as weaker pound lifts FTSE 100
7th Sep 2023 15:57
(Sharecast News) - London's stock market presented a mixed close on Thursday, with the bourse's top-flight index ending in positive territory, buoyed by a weakening pound.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip on rising oil price concerns
6th Sep 2023 17:43
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in negative territory on Wednesday, as a significant rise in oil prices fuelled investor concerns over inflation.
Read moreBarclays upbeat on Prudential's new growth strategy
31st Aug 2023 10:05
(Sharecast News) - Prudential's share price pulled back on Thursday after its first-half results received a positive reaction from the market the previous session, though analysts at Barclays still expect the stock to rise a further 50% over the long term.
Read morePrudential H1 profits rise as new CEO unveils pivot towards Asia
30th Aug 2023 07:13
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Prudential on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected 6% rise in first-half operating profits as Chinese investors bought its products in Hong Kong after Covid restrictions were lifted, and also outlined a new investment strategy pivot towards Asia.
Read moreBroker tips: Prudential, National Grid, SSE
23rd Aug 2023 14:53
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank has cut its target price for insurance giant Prudential ahead of its results next week, but said the stock is still an "attractive" investment at the current valuation.
Read morePrudential a 'buy' ahead of H1 results, says Deutsche Bank
23rd Aug 2023 09:00
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank has cut its target price for insurance giant Prudential ahead of its results next week, but said the stock is still an "attractive" investment at the current valuation.
Read moreBroker tips: Prudential, Auto Trader, AJ Bell
2nd Jun 2023 14:25
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove placed Prudential shares on 'positive catalyst watch' on Friday into the first-half results in August.
Read moreJPMorgan puts Prudential on 'positive catalyst watch', shares rally
2nd Jun 2023 09:06
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove placed Prudential shares on 'positive catalyst watch' on Friday into the first-half results in August.
Read morePrudential makes internal CFO appointment after Turner resignation
31st May 2023 07:27
(Sharecast News) - Prudential said on Wednesday that chief financial officer James Turner has resigned due to an investigation into his conduct relating to "a recent recruitment situation".
Read moreDirector dealings: WPP CFO covers tax bill, Prudential board members invest
16th May 2023 12:33
(Sharecast News) - WPP was on the list of director sells on Tuesday, after its chief financial officer covered their statutory liabilities.
Read morePrudential posts jump in Q1 sales, new business profit
28th Apr 2023 07:51
(Sharecast News) - Prudential posted a jump in first-quarter sales on Friday as it benefited from the easing of Covid curbs in China.
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