Unilever's UK shareholders approve move to London
12th Oct 2020 14:41
(Sharecast News) - More than 99% of Unilever shareholders have voted to end the conglomerate's dual nationality status and base its headquarters solely in London, a move that may pave the way for mergers and acquisitions activity.
Read moreUnilever's Dutch shareholders back proposed unification
21st Sep 2020 12:59
(Sharecast News) - Unilever's Dutch shareholders have voted to end the company's historic dual-structure in favour of a single entity based in London.
Read moreUnilever says cleaning products face 'diesel moment'
2nd Sep 2020 10:19
(Sharecast News) - Unilever plans to spend €1bn (£888m) to cut out fossil fuels from its laundry and cleaning products in a "diesel moment" for the industry, the Financial Times reported.
Read moreFriday broker round-up
24th Jul 2020 13:59
(Sharecast News) - Unilever: Barclays upgrades to overweight with a target price of 5,470.0p.
Read moreThursday broker round-up
23rd Jul 2020 14:25
(Sharecast News) - Stagecoach Group: Peel Hunt upgrades to buy with a target price of 70.0p.
Read moreUnilever sales fall less-than-expected; Keeps India tea arm
23rd Jul 2020 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Consumer products group Unilever reported a lower-than-expected fall in second-quarter sales as strong growth in North America and more demand for hygiene products helped offset the impact of coronavirus lockdowns.
Read moreWednesday preview: US housing, Melrose in focus
21st Jul 2020 12:54
(Sharecast News) - The economic calendar will be exceptionally light once again on Wednesday.
Read moreMonday broker round-up
29th Jun 2020 13:45
(Sharecast News) - Balfour Beatty: Jefferies downgrades to hold with a target price of 260.0p.
Read moreUnilever to invest €1bn in environmentally friendly projects
15th Jun 2020 12:39
(Sharecast News) - Unilever pledged to invest €1bn over the next decade in environmental projects that will improve the "health of the planet".
Read moreFriday broker round-up
12th Jun 2020 15:09
(Sharecast News) - Countryside Properties: Berenberg reiterates buy with a target price of 360p.
Read moreUnilever U-turns to unify as UK company
11th Jun 2020 07:05
(Sharecast News) - Unilever plans to unify its legal structure as a UK Plc to become a simpler company in a move that reverses a failed attempt to consolidate in the Netherlands two years ago.
Read moreMonday broker round-up
4th May 2020 13:34
(Sharecast News) - Go-Ahead Group: Canaccord upgrades to buy with a target price of 1,650p.
Read moreShare buybacks face resistance in post-Covid world
24th Apr 2020 12:13
(Sharecast News) - Share buybacks already had a dubious reputation before the Covid-19 crisis but that didn't stop companies purchasing more and more of their own shares in the market.
Read moreUnilever holds dividend, pulls guidance as ice-cream sales melt
23rd Apr 2020 07:02
(Sharecast News) - Consumer goods company Unilever maintained its quarterly dividend but pulled full year guidance on flat first quarter sales as the coronavirus pandemic hit its food service and ice-cream business.
Read moreThursday preview: EU leaders' summit, Unilever in the spotlight
22nd Apr 2020 13:20
(Sharecast News) - The focus on Thursday will be on a key teleconference between European Union leaders to try and thrash out an economic relief package that some reports say could reach as high between €1.0-1.5trn in size.
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