WPP returns to growth in third quarter
23rd Oct 2024 07:52
(Sharecast News) - Advertising giant WPP said on Wednesday that it returned to growth in the third quarter, as it reiterated its outlook for the year.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks red as US inflation, jobless claims top forecasts
10th Oct 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed a higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks dip ahead of US inflation reading
10th Oct 2024 12:10
(Sharecast News) - London stocks had fallen into the red by lunchtime on Thursday, as investors awaited crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next policy moves.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on manufacturing data, Middle East tensions
1st Oct 2024 16:58
(Sharecast News) - London markets ended Tuesday with mixed results, as investors reacted to manufacturing data from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as Middle East developments.
Read moreWPP secures 'favourable outcome' from Unilever media review, shares jump
1st Oct 2024 10:22
(Sharecast News) - WPP jumped on Tuesday after consumer goods giant Unilever concluded its global media review and reappointed the ad agency's media services business, Mindshare, in key markets.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher amid global recovery
7th Aug 2024 16:34
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global sentiment following remarks from the Bank of Japan.
Read moreWPP lowers guidance after steady first-half performance
7th Aug 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - WPP, the world's largest advertising company, reported a steady first-half performance on Wednesday, although macroeconomic pressures and challenges in key markets such as China saw it revise its full-year outlook.
Read moreWPP appoints ex BT boss Philip Jansen as new chair
30th Jul 2024 09:14
(Sharecast News) - Advertising firm WPP said on Tuesday that it has appointed Philip Jansen - the former chief executive of BT Group - as its new chairman.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall as US inflation pressures ease
28th Jun 2024 17:23
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Friday, influenced by new economic data from the United States indicating a slowdown in consumer spending, despite a reduction in inflationary pressures.
Read moreCiti sees potential for WPP to raise shareholder value
28th Jun 2024 10:09
(Sharecast News) - Citi has reiterated its 'buy' call on advertising and media giant WPP after the company rejected a KKR bid to take control of its corporate PR firm FGS Global.
Read moreWPP Q1 revenues fall 1.4%; Guidance held
25th Apr 2024 07:41
(Sharecast News) - UK advertising agency WPP on Thursday said revenues fell 1.4% as it lost a healthcare client and spending by technology companies was cut back.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise amid raft of solid earnings
22nd Feb 2024 16:26
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets finished in positive territory on Thursday, bolstered by upbeat performances from US AI chipmaker Nvidia and engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
Read moreWPP flags flat revenue growth amid some market struggles
22nd Feb 2024 07:37
(Sharecast News) - Advertising giant WPP reported a resilient year in its preliminary results on Thursday, as revenue and like-for-like profits rose, although reported profits tumbled.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher on raft of global data
30th Jan 2024 16:00
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets managed modest gains on Tuesday, driven by the news that the eurozone had narrowly avoided a recession.
Read moreWPP results to meet expectations as it sets medium-term targets
30th Jan 2024 07:22
(Sharecast News) - Advertising giant WPP said in an update on Tuesday that it expected its 2023 results to align with earlier guidance.
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