London close: Stocks slip as US CPI slows, UK GDP stagnates

11th Sep 2024 16:51

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed weaker on Wednesday, reflecting caution among investors following weaker-than-expected inflation data from the US and economic stagnation in the UK.

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Strong fourth quarter boosts WH Smith

11th Sep 2024 08:46

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith reiterated its full-year outlook and unveiled a £50m share buyback on Wednesday, sending shares soaring in early trading, after a buoyant fourth quarter.

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Canaccord initiates coverage on 10 multi- channel retailers

8th Jul 2024 07:22

(Sharecast News) - Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on 10 multi-channel retail stocks on Monday as it said the outlook is looking brighter.

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Goldman Sachs downgrades SSP to 'sell', prefers WH Smith

17th Jun 2024 10:05

(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs downgraded SSP on Monday to 'sell' from 'neutral' "on a relative basis" as it took a look at European travel concessions.

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WH Smith sees sales slowdown in third quarter

5th Jun 2024 07:21

(Sharecast News) - Stationary and book retailer WH Smith said it remains on track to hit full-year forecasts despite a slowdown in sales growth in third quarter, as strong growth in the travel division was tempered by falling sales on the high street.

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London close: Stocks buoyed by banking, mining positivity

26th Apr 2024 16:35

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets closed positively on Friday, buoyed by gains in the banking sector following better-than-expected results from NatWest.

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London close: Stocks finish mixed as US GDP growth slows

25th Apr 2024 15:14

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors digested a slower-than-expected GDP growth reading from the United States, while a slew of well-received earnings underpinned the top-flight index.

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WH Smith on track for full year after 'good' first half

25th Apr 2024 07:31

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith said on Thursday that it was on track to deliver on expectations for the year after a "good" first half.

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London close: Stocks finish higher as US inflation cools

26th Jan 2024 16:21

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets closed positively on Friday, as investors were buoyed by an optimistic consumer confidence survey and a lower-than-anticipated inflation reading from across the pond.

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WH Smith sales boosted by travel segment

26th Jan 2024 07:54

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith posted an 8% jump in total group revenues for the 20 weeks to 20 January 2024, as it hailed strong momentum in the travel business and struck an upbeat note on the outlook.

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Travel recovery boosts WH Smith profits

9th Nov 2023 08:17

(Sharecast News) - Retailer WH Smith posted jump in full-year profit and revenue on Thursday as it continues to benefit from a recovery in travel.

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Chill Brands surges on WHSmith vape deal

9th Oct 2023 09:17

(Sharecast News) - Chill Brands surged on Monday as it announced the sale of its Chill ZERO nicotine-free vapour products into WHSmith stores.

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London 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.

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Travel strength offsets weak high street sales at WH Smith

6th Sep 2023 07:16

(Sharecast News) - Stationery and books retailer WH Smith said its full-year figures will be in line with expectations as strong trading in at its airport and train station locations offset a weak performance on the high street.

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