WH Smith says 2022 profits to be at lower end of expectations

1st Sep 2021 07:01

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith on Wednesday lifted full year guidance but warned that 2022 profits were expected to be at the lower end of expectations as the travel sector's path of recovery from the Covid pandemic remained uncertain.

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WH Smith lifts FY expectations thanks to better NA performance

8th Jul 2021 08:36

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith said on Thursday that sales are gradually recovering as Covid restrictions ease as it upgraded its full-year expectations thanks to an improved performance in North America and announced the acquisition of several former Dixons stores.

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Travel stocks slump as no countries set to be added to green list

3rd Jun 2021 14:44

(Sharecast News) - Travel stocks slumped on Thursday amid reports the government will not be adding any new destinations to its quarantine-free green list when it updates Britons later in the day.

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Friday broker round-up

16th Apr 2021 13:17

(Sharecast News) - Dixons Carphone: RBC Capital Markets downgrades to sector perform with a target price of 150p.

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RBC Capital downgrades Dixons, upgrades WHSmith

16th Apr 2021 08:40

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded Dixons Carphone on Friday after a recent strong run, but upgraded its stance on shares of WHSmith.

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Wednesday broker round-up

24th Mar 2021 13:29

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith: JP Morgan downgrades to neutral with a target price of 1,793p.

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JP Morgan ups WH Smith target but cuts to 'neutral'

24th Mar 2021 11:03

(Sharecast News) - JP Morgan increased its price target for WH Smith but cut its rating to 'neutral' after the shares strong performance so far in 2021.

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WH Smith cuts cash burn forecasts after brighter start to year

9th Mar 2021 08:31

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith cut its cash burn forecasts after better-than-expected trading in the first two months of 2021 despite the national lockdown imposed on January 4.

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RBC Capital downgrades WH Smith after vaccine-fuelled rally

17th Nov 2020 10:32

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets downgraded WH Smith on Tuesday to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' as it said the valuation was up with events.

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WH Smith swings to £280m loss but sees recovery in US

12th Nov 2020 07:32

(Sharecast News) - WH Smith said its US business was showing signs of recovery as it swung to a £280m full year loss due the impact of coronavirus restrictions on its outlets at airports and train stations.

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Wednesday broker round-up

26th Aug 2020 13:16

(Sharecast News) - Inchcape: JP Morgan upgrades to overweight with a target price of 595p.

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Goldman Sachs starts WHSmith at 'buy'

26th Aug 2020 08:08

(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of WHSmith at 'buy' with a 1,500 price target as it said the stock offers industry-leading returns at a discount.

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Sunday newspaper round-up: NatWest, Rolls Royce, Coronavirus

9th Aug 2020 18:24

(Sharecast News) - NatWest is to push out several top bankers as part of a dramatic overhaul of its investment bank, as new boss Alison Rose attempts to cut ties with its past. The lender formerly known as Royal Bank of Scotland, 62%-owned by taxpayers, is expected to tell staff this week that at least three of its most senior investment bankers will stand down. - Sunday Times

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WHSmith to cut up to 1,500 jobs as pandemic dents sales

5th Aug 2020 09:48

(Sharecast News) - Retailer WHSmith said on Wednesday that it could cut as many as 1,500 jobs as it restructures its UK operations after the coronavirus pandemic dented sales.

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Thursday broker round-up

25th Jun 2020 14:05

(Sharecast News) - InterContinental Hotels: Jefferies downgrades to hold with a target price of 4,100.0p.

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