FTSE 250 movers: Synthomer slides, Airtel ascends

25th Oct 2019 14:12

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was 0.87% lower at 16,977.82 in afternoon trade on Friday, with Synthomer leading the index downward.

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Friday broker round-up

25th Oct 2019 12:56

(Sharecast News) - AstraZeneca: Liberum upgrades to buy with a target price of 8,250p.

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Stagecoach to challenge rail bid ban in court next year

3rd Oct 2019 07:10

(Sharecast News) - Stagecoach said it would take the government to court next year over the decision to ban the firm from bidding for three rail contracts as it maintained full year guidance despite a slowdown in regional bus revenue.

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Stagecoach to step away from UK rail as profit slides

26th Jun 2019 07:50

(Sharecast News) - Stagecoach reported a drop in overall profits on Wednesday, following losses associated with the disposal of its North American business, and added that it will not bid for further UK rail franchises.

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FTSE 250 movers: Woodford bounces back, Ted Baker squeezed

11th Jun 2019 15:15

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was 0.12% higher at 19,332.81 in afternoon trading on Tuesday, as Woodford Patient Capital Trust, the listed fund run by Neil Woodford, led the index higher.

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Tuesday broker round-up

11th Jun 2019 11:59

(Sharecast News) - Zotefoams: Peel Hunt upgrades to buy with a target price of 750p.

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Stagecoach takes legal action against DfT over rail franchises

8th May 2019 16:08

(Sharecast News) - Stagecoach Group confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stagecoach East Midlands Trains, has commenced legal action against the Department for Transport.

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Stagecoach says pensions a big risk to rail industry

2nd May 2019 09:30

(Sharecast News) - Stagecoach Group shares were wavering above and below the waterline on Thursday morning, after the company provided further information on the approach it had taken on pension risks in its three most recent bids for UK rail franchises.

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FTSE 250 movers: Ferrexpo falters, Computacenter climbs

26th Apr 2019 14:51

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 index was down 0.17% at 19,837.02 in afternoon trade on Friday, with Ferrexpo leading the index lower.

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Friday broker round-up

26th Apr 2019 12:43

(Sharecast News) - Stagecoach: Citigroup upgrades to buy with a target price of 155p.

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Stagecoach rallies on Citi upgrade to 'buy'

26th Apr 2019 08:38

(Sharecast News) - Bus and rail operator Stagecoach got a boost on Friday as Citi upped its stance on the shares to 'buy' from 'neutral' as it argued there is too much negative sentiment priced in.

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Stagecoach announces ?60m share buyback programme

25th Apr 2019 13:12

(Sharecast News) - Bus and rail operator Stagecoach has announced plans to buy back up to £60m shares.

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Stagecoach 'shocked' at disqualification from three rail franchise bids

10th Apr 2019 08:09

(Sharecast News) - Stagecoach Group said on Wednesday that it has been informed by the Department for Transport (DfT) that it has been disqualified from the current three UK rail franchise competitions.

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FTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders crumble, Sirius soars

9th Apr 2019 14:56

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 index was 0.34% lower at 19,449.99 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, as housebuilders and construction outfits pulled the index lower amid continued Brexit confusion.

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UK bus and rail sector 'running out of steam', says HSBC

9th Apr 2019 11:56

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at HSBC took a fresh look at Britain's bus and rail transport businesses on Tuesday, changing their estimates and target prices on several outfits as the sector appeared to be "running out of steam".

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