Deutsche Bank cuts targets for utility stocks as Labour leadership speculation rises
8th Jun 2026 09:14
(Sharecast News) - Deutsche Bank has downgraded its rating on National Grid from and lowered target prices for stocks across the UK-listed utilities sector, highlighting the risk of heightened political risk as speculation builds about a change in Labour leadership.
Read moreJPMorgan highlights buying opportunity in UK utilities
22nd May 2026 10:14
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan said on Friday that it sees a buying opportunity in UK utilities against a backdrop of political uncertainty.
Read moreUnited Utilities unveils £800m capital raise, shares soar
30th Apr 2026 09:59
(Sharecast News) - Shares in United Utilities Group soared on Thursday, after the water company unveiled plans to raise £800m to help fund a wide-ranging, multi-billion pound investment in its infrastructure.
Read moreUnited Utilities FY adjusted EPS seen in line with previous guidance
25th Mar 2026 08:21
(Sharecast News) - Water supply firm United Utilities said on Wednesday that full-year underlying earnings per share were expected to be in line with previous guidance of roughly 100p.
Read moreHalf-year revenues, profits surge at United Utilities
13th Nov 2025 08:52
(Sharecast News) - United Utilities Group posted a surge in interim earnings on Thursday, boosted by higher bills, leaving the water company on course to meet its full-year financial forecasts.
Read moreOfwat blocks water bosses receiving £4m in bonuses
5th Nov 2025 10:32
(Sharecast News) - Water company bosses have been blocked from receiving more than £4m in bonus payments by the regulator, it was announced on Wednesday.
Read moreUnited Utilities announces partner for £3bn Haweswater aqueduct upgrade
21st Aug 2025 07:17
(Sharecast News) - United Utilities has announced a £3bn deal to refurbish the Haweswater aqueduct, which carries water from Cumbria to 2.5m customers across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks higher as consumer prices rise
20th Aug 2025 17:38
(Sharecast News) - London equities advanced on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data curbed expectations of further interest rate cuts this year.
Read moreBarclays upgrades United Utilities, sees 'better prospects' for water sector
20th Aug 2025 09:38
(Sharecast News) - Barclays upgraded United Utilities on Wednesday, saying it sees "better prospects" for the water sector amid an improving outlook, as it lifted price targets across all three big names.
Read moreOfficial review calls for Ofwat to be scrapped
21st Jul 2025 08:16
(Sharecast News) - An independent review of the UK's under-pressure water sector has called for Ofwat to be scrapped, it was confirmed on Monday.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks lower as BoE keeps rates on hold
19th Jun 2025 16:23
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended lower on Thursday after the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations.
Read moreUnited Utilities profits jump as revenue rises, costs narrow
15th May 2025 08:40
(Sharecast News) - North West England-focussed water company United Utilities reported a 109% increase in pre-tax profit to £355m for the year ended 31 March on Thursday, driven by higher revenue, operational efficiencies and lower costs.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks plummet on second day of Trump trade war
4th Apr 2025 16:09
(Sharecast News) - London markets suffered steep losses on Friday after China announced it would impose retaliatory tariffs of 34% on US imports, intensifying the ongoing trade conflict with Washington and rattling global investor sentiment.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slide in global reaction to Trump tariffs
3rd Apr 2025 15:29
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday as global markets reacted negatively to US president Donald Trump's unexpectedly aggressive global tariff policy announced overnight.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip as US core inflation tops forecasts
28th Mar 2025 14:40
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Friday, as investors digested a mix of economic signals, including a surprise rise in US consumer inflation and fresh domestic data.
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