

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window)* Ferguson jumps on strong full-year fore...


TOP NEWS: Ashtead upgrades annual outlook and pays increased dividend


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Ferguson rises after robust quarter; Ashtead gains


LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Ashtead raises dividend after strong half


(Sharecast News) - Equipment rental firm Ashtead lifted its expectations for the full year as it reported a record first-half performance on Tuesday, ...


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies ups SSE, AJ Bell; Deutsche likes BP


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen upgrades Diageo; Barclays ups Dr Martens


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