London close: Stocks slip as investors digest Powell's comments
9th Jul 2024 15:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a decline in retail sales and the impact of comments from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall on EU inflation, US jobs data
2nd Jul 2024 17:24
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested eurozone inflation data and a modest increase in US job openings.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall as UK service sector slows
21st Jun 2024 16:17
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the week on a negative note after data revealed an unexpected slowdown in the UK service sector's growth for June.
Read moreJPMorgan upgrades Severn Trent, United Utilities
21st Jun 2024 09:11
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Severn Trent and United Utilities on Friday and placed both on 'positive catalyst watch' as it turned more positive on the UK water sector for the first time since it turned cautious in 2022.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as BoE holds interest rates
20th Jun 2024 16:16
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, aligning with market expectations despite the backdrop of decreasing inflation.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed ahead of key UK inflation data
17th Jun 2024 15:49
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Monday with a mixed performance as renewed concerns over French political uncertainty weighed on investors' minds.
Read moreOfwat set to refuse water companies' price increases; shares hit
28th May 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - UK water companies were under pressure on Tuesday following a report that Ofwat was set to refuse most companies' requests to hike consumer bills, with some getting as little as half of what they have asked for.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed after disappointing retail sales data
24th May 2024 15:19
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with mixed results on Friday, influenced by earlier declines in the US and Asian markets, as investors reacted to a larger-than-expected drop in UK retail sales.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip on UK election, US jobless claims
23rd May 2024 16:46
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline as jobless claims in the US fell more than anticipated.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall ahead of key inflation reading
21st May 2024 15:00
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended in negative territory on Tuesday, influenced by the latest UK economic outlook from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and comments from US Federal Reserve officials.
Read moreUnited Utilities FY profits grow amid Windermere sewage spill controversy
16th May 2024 09:43
(Sharecast News) - United Utilities said on Thursday that both revenue and operating profits had grown in the twelve months ended 31 March as it continues to be engulfed in a massive sewage spill controversy.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow
19th Apr 2024 16:56
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Read moreDirectors dealings: United Utilities director picks up some shares
2nd Apr 2024 16:51
(Sharecast News) - United Utilities non-executive director Michael Lewis and his spouse bought a large amount of shares in the water group just before the Easter break.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as UK inflation holds steady
14th Feb 2024 15:23
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended the day on a positive note on Wednesday as housebuilders rallied, following data indicating that UK inflation remained steady in January.
Read moreUnited Utilities maintains guidance despite weather effects
14th Feb 2024 07:21
(Sharecast News) - United Utilities reported no significant changes to its financial guidance for the 2024 financial year in an update on Wednesday, despite weather-related challenges.
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