London close: Stocks turn negative as Americans head to the polls
5th Nov 2024 16:41
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with caution dominating markets as US voters headed to the presidential polls.
Read moreBroker tips: Water companies, Close Bros, Melrose
5th Nov 2024 12:29
(Sharecast News) - UK water companies were on the rise on Tuesday as Citi and JPMorgan Cazenove struck a positive note on the outlook ahead of Ofwat's Final Determinations next month.
Read moreUK water companies rally as Citi, JPM optimistic on outlook
5th Nov 2024 10:31
(Sharecast News) - UK water companies were on the rise on Tuesday as Citi and JPMorgan Cazenove struck a positive note on the outlook ahead of Ofwat's Final Determinations next month.
Read moreDirector dealings: Severn Trent director lowers stake
18th Oct 2024 15:43
(Sharecast News) - Severn Trent revealed on Friday that director Helen Miles had disposed of 18,472 ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed water company.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks higher ahead of UK jobs, inflation data
14th Oct 2024 15:06
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses driven by disappointment over China's weekend stimulus announcement.
Read moreRBC Capital upgrades United Utilities, downgrades Pennon
9th Oct 2024 09:41
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded its stance on United Utilities on Wednesday, but downgraded Pennon as it took a look at UK water stocks.
Read moreOfwat tells water firms to improve immediately in damning report
8th Oct 2024 08:46
(Sharecast News) - Ofwat called on the water sector to significantly improve its performance on Tuesday, after companies fell short of key environmental and service targets, costing the industry £157.6m in penalties this year.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher as BoE holds rates
19th Sep 2024 16:03
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by the Bank of England's widely-expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks manage gains ahead of Fed minutes
21st Aug 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Wednesday on a positive note amid a robust performance from the mining sector, as investors digested a US nonfarm payrolls revision and UK borrowing figures.
Read moreUnited Utilities, Severn Trent awarded top Environment Agency ratings
23rd Jul 2024 08:25
(Sharecast News) - Listed water companies United Utilities Group and Severn Trent both received top ratings in the Environment Agency's 2023 environmental performance assessment (EPA) on Tuesday, with each company achieving four-star status.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation holds steady
17th Jul 2024 12:28
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as the latest inflation data came in slightly higher than anticipated, casting doubt on a potential interest rate cut in August.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish mixed on China demand concerns
16th Jul 2024 15:35
(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors weighed global political and economic risks, with the likes of Rio Tinto and Burberry remaining below the waterline.
Read moreOfwat expands sewage investigation to all wastewater companies in England and Wales
16th Jul 2024 09:47
(Sharecast News) - Ofwat announced on Tuesday that it was expanding its investigation into how water companies manage their wastewater treatment works and networks to include United Utilities and Severn Trent.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as US inflation slows more than expected
11th Jul 2024 15:01
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a high note, buoyed by favourable economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.
Read moreSevern Trent on track after strong Q1
11th Jul 2024 07:15
(Sharecast News) - Water provider Severn Trent has hailed a strong financial performance over its first quarter and said it continues to expect to hit guidance.
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