JP Morgan cuts forecasts across housebuilding sector, downgrades Redrow

31st Mar 2020 11:32

(Sharecast News) - JP Morgan has reduced its forecasts for the UK housebuilding sector, including cutting its rating on Redrow and Taylor Wimpey.

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UK govt accused of 'negligence' for allowing building sites to open

25th Mar 2020 11:17

(Sharecast News) - Unions accused the government of negligence for allowing building sites to remain open during the lockdown and called for the coronavirus wage bailout to be extended to self-employed construction workers.

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Taylor Wimpey scraps dividends and halts construction

24th Mar 2020 10:36

(Sharecast News) - Taylor Wimpey scrapped almost £500m of dividends as the housebuilder halted construction and closed show homes in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

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Thursday broker round-up

19th Mar 2020 11:33

(Sharecast News) - Barratt Developments: Jefferies upgrades to buy with a target price of 729p.

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Housebuilders are too cheap, Jefferies says

19th Mar 2020 10:18

(Sharecast News) - UK housebuilders are too cheap, Jefferies said as the broker placed 'buy' ratings on almost all sector stocks after big share price falls caused by the coronavirus crisis.

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UK construction booms as Brexit turmoil eases, housebuilders rally

3rd Mar 2020 10:58

(Sharecast News) - The British construction sector rallied last month, as Brexit-related political and economic uncertainty eased and new orders surged, a widely-watched survey published on Tuesday showed.

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Housebuilders fall as watchdog announces lease action

28th Feb 2020 09:09

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilders's share prices fell after the competition regulator said it would take action against companies that tie home buyers into onerous leases that make properties unsellable.

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Thursday broker round-up

27th Feb 2020 12:47

(Sharecast News) - Restaurant Group: RBC Capital Markets downgrades to sector performer with a target price of 170p.

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Wednesday broker round-up

26th Feb 2020 12:48

(Sharecast News) - Associated British Foods: Berenberg downgrades to hold with a target price of 2,700p.

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Taylor Wimpey profits slip as completions and revenue improve

26th Feb 2020 07:18

(Sharecast News) - Taylor Wimpey reported a set of results in line with its expectations on Wednesday, with "clear progress" against its strategic priorities, even as its profits slipped.

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Tuesday broker round-up

4th Feb 2020 13:04

(Sharecast News) - Keywords Studios: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 1,400p.

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Taylor Wimpey on track as it welcomes UK election result

14th Jan 2020 07:24

(Sharecast News) - House builder Taylor Wimpey said it expected full year results to be in line with expectations as it welcomed increased political stability after the UK General Election.

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Director dealings: Taylor Wimpey CEO cuts stake by over half

20th Nov 2019 16:01

(Sharecast News) - Taylor Wimpey revealed on Wednesday that chief executive Pete Redfern had sold 2.15m ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed housebuilder.

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Berenberg lowers price target on Taylor Wimpey

14th Nov 2019 11:09

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on shares of British construction firm Taylor Wimpey slightly, from 200.0p to 190.0p, noting that the better volumes seen year-to-date appeared to have come at the expense of margins.

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Taylor Wimpey on track to meet FY guidance

13th Nov 2019 07:07

(Sharecast News) - House builder Taylor Wimpey said it was on track to deliver full year results in line with expectations, with slightly higher volumes and lower operating margins than previously guided.

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