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U.S. INFLATION DATA DENTS EUROPE MARKETS (0820 GMT)

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 flat; Melrose up as focuses on aerospace

(Alliance News) - Early trading was cautious in London on Wednesday, as investors look ahead to inflation data from the US, as well as a key interest rate decision from the Bank of England on Thursday.

Broker tips: Just Group, Asos, Marshalls

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove lifted its price target on Just Group on Wednesday to 125p from 115p to reflect higher new business sales forecasts, and a valuation roll-forward.

LONDON BRIEFING: Compass sets share buyback; Melrose ups outlook

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 is expected to open marginally higher on Wednesday, following positive updates from some UK blue-chip companies and ahead of a US consumer price index reading.

ASOS losses widen as cost of living crisis bites

(Sharecast News) - ASOS shares slumped after the fast fashion retailer reported wider interim losses as shoppers continued to tighten their belts amid the cost of living crisis, even though the company said it was confident of a return to profit in the second half.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Higher price targets for S&N, Asos and Aston

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

Liberum lifts Asos price target, maintains 'sell' rating

(Sharecast News) - Liberum lifted its price target on Asos on Tuesday to 700p from 500p and maintained its 'sell' rating as it sees "significant" risks in the strategy outlined by the group to improve profitability and remains unconvinced it will be able to fully deliver on those promises.

Shortseller ShadowFall targets Asos - report

(Sharecast News) - Fast fashion firm Asos has been targeted by shortseller ShadowFall, according to reports.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Rate fears hit indices; Tesla results hurt peers

(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe were lower heading into Thursday afternoon, with stock markets unable to shake off interest rate worries, while the mining sector kept the FTSE 100 in check once again.

Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar

LOS ANGELES, March 24 (Reuters) - There is no such thing as free shipping.

IN BRIEF: JD Sports Fashion's new director buys 40,000 shares

JD Sports Fashion PLC - Lancashire-based sportswear retailer - Janette Dyson, wife of Non-Executive Director Ian Dyson buys 40,000 shares at average 171.07 pence, worth GBP68,428, on Tuesday. The purchase is Dyson's only interest, having been appointed to the board earlier this month. He is the chair of electronics retailer Currys PLC and previously was the chair of fast fashion retailer Asos PLC.

IN BRIEF: New Softcat CFO Katy Mecklenburgh to start in June

Softcat PLC - IT infrastructure provider to corporate and public sectors, based in Buckinghamshire, England - Confirms Katy Mecklenburgh will join the company as Chief Financial Officer with effect on June 19. Mecklenburgh's appointment was announced in December. She joins Softcat after standing as CFO for fashion retailer Asos PLC.

JD Sports hires Currys Chair Ian Dyson as non-executive director

(Alliance News) - JD Sports Fashion PLC on Thursday named Currys PLC's Chair Ian Dyson as a new non-executive director.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup cuts Admiral; Jefferies likes PPHE

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Monday: