FTSE 100 movers: Tui cruises higher; Smith & Nephew hit by deal report

11th Feb 2019 15:14

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.8% at 7,129.11 in afternoon trade on Monday, underpinned by a weaker pound.

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RBS to seek authorisation for share buy backs from Treasury

17th Jan 2019 18:24

(Sharecast News) - RBS will ask shareholders for approval to deploy some of its excess capital for the repurchase of shares from the Treasury off-market.

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UK equities looking 'particularly attractive', says Morgan Stanley

14th Jan 2019 13:07

(Sharecast News) - Since the global selloff at the end of last year, UK equity valuations are looking "particularly attractive", Morgan Stanley has told clients, suggesting banks could see the biggest bounce from a postive Brexit outcome.

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FCA to ban excessive overdraft fees in 'once-in-a-generation' shake up

18th Dec 2018 09:25

(Sharecast News) - The Financial Conduct Authority is cracking down on the UK's "dysfunctional" £2.4bn overdraft market, including banning banks from charging higher fees for unauthorised borrowing.

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Reports of Brexit financial services deal lift pound, banks

1st Nov 2018 10:16

(Sharecast News) - A tentative Brexit passporting deal has been struck for UK financial services, reports indicated on Wednesday, which lifted the pound and some sector companies out of their recent slump.

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RBS being punished for sensible precautions, argues Berenberg

29th Oct 2018 13:44

(Sharecast News) - Royal Bank of Scotland is being penalised for its prudence, analysts at Berenberg said on Monday, reiterating their 'buy' rating on the British bank.

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Monday broker round-up

29th Oct 2018 13:34

(Sharecast News) - Just Eat: Peel Hunt downgrades to sell with a target price of 520p.

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Friday broker round-up

26th Oct 2018 12:16

(Sharecast News) - Polypipe: Numis upgrades to buy with a target price of 450p.

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RBS profits rise less than expected as margins tighten

26th Oct 2018 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Royal Bank of Scotland increased profits and capital in the third quarter but operating margins continued to be squeezed by competitive pressures.

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RBS profits rise despite tighter margins

26th Oct 2018 07:04

(Sharecast News) - Royal Bank of Scotland increased profits and capital in the third quarter but operating margins continued to be squeezed by competitive pressures.

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TSB customers vote with their feet as 22,0000 switch current accounts

24th Oct 2018 12:03

(Sharecast News) - Nearly 22,000 current account customers quit under-fire bank TSB in the second quarter, according to data from payments processing body Bacs published on Wednesday.

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City must ready itself for climate change, says Bank of England and FCA

15th Oct 2018 10:12

(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have called on the City to better manage the financial risks of climate change.

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RBS pays first dividend since 2008 taxpayer bailout

12th Oct 2018 12:32

(Sharecast News) - Royal Bank of Scotland on Friday paid its first dividend since it almost went under in the 2008 financial crisis.

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Tuesday broker round-up

25th Sep 2018 12:57

(Sharecast News) - Wetherspoons: Peel Hunt downgrades to hold with a target price of 1,325p.

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Goldman upgrades RBS on valuation, better capital return prospects

12th Sep 2018 10:29

(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs upgraded Royal Bank of Scotland to 'buy' from 'neutral' and lifted the price target by 5% to 345p on Wednesday, citing an attractive valuation and better capital return prospects over the medium term.

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