AB Foods Share News (ABF)

Broker tips: Smiths Group, AB Foods, Loungers

(Sharecast News) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded Smiths Group on Tuesday to 'buy' from 'underperform' and lifted the price target to 2,000p from 1,150p, as it pointed to "hidden value waiting to be realised".

LONDON BRIEFING: UK unemployment rises to 3.9%; Vodafone to cut jobs

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were called lower on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to critical US debt talks, set to resume later in the day, while the UK jobless rate rose unexpectedly and Vodafone plans to cut jobs in the UK and abroad.

Companies' cost inflation is slowing but shoppers may wait for lower prices

LONDON/PARIS, April 26 (Reuters) - The world's top consumer goods companies, making everything from instant noodles to soap and ice cream, are paying less for their raw materials and energy, but it may take time before shoppers see significantly lower price tags for household goods.

Cost inflation is slowing but shoppers may not see lower prices soon

LONDON/PARIS, April 26 (Reuters) - The world's top consumer goods companies, making everything from instant noodles to soap and ice cream, are paying less for their raw materials and energy, but it may take time before shoppers see significantly lower price tags for their household goods.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Whitbread and AB Foods get price target hikes

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning:

LONDON BRIEFING: GSK quarterly sales slip but confirms 2023 guidance

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were set to open lower on Wednesday as worries about the US banking sector returned.

Commodity stocks push FTSE 100 lower; Whitbread shines

Whitbread tops FTSE 100 on dividend hike

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Banks shares fall as earnings disappoint

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe closed lower on Tuesday, with jitters in the banking sector re-emerging after less-than-stellar quarterly numbers from US regional lender First Republic.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Bank concerns hurt stocks ahead of US tech

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe were weaker heading into Tuesday afternoon, with investors digesting updates from major European banks, before focus turns to US technology stocks later.

UK equities lack love while France storms ahead

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UK EQUITIES LACK LOVE WHILE FRANCE STORMS AHEAD (1040 GMT)

TOP NEWS: AB Foods ups interim dividend as profit climbs, revenue up

(Alliance News) - Associated British Foods PLC on Tuesday reported "very good" retail footfall and a better-than-expected margin at fast-fashion shop chain Primark in the 24 weeks that ended March 4.

British Sugar has secured alternate sources of supply but profits will be hit

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Associated British Foods said on Tuesday a UK sugar production shortfall has forced its British Sugar unit to secure costly alternate sources of supply that will significantly impact second half profits at the sugar business.

European stocks slide on fresh banking worries

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EUROPEAN STOCKS SLIDE ON FRESH BANKING WORRIES (0822 GMT)

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks down; AB Foods slumps while Whitbread soars

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Tuesday morning, with Whitbread the best blue-chip performer and Associated British Foods the worst after their half-year results.

LONDON BRIEFING: Whitbread profit soars on rebound in demand

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London opened lower on Tuesday, following mixed trading in Asia and the US.