Ascential Share News (ASCL)

London close: Stocks finish firmer after upward revision to UK GDP

(Sharecast News) - Stocks in London ended the week on an optimistic note as investors took time to assess many indicators, including encouraging news regarding the UK's economic growth.

Apax in exclusive talks to buy WGSN from Ascential - report

(Sharecast News) - Ascential shares shot higher on Friday morning following a report that a major buyout firm is in talks to buy its consumer data business, WGSN.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises AstraZeneca to 'buy'

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

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Europe struggles as New York recovers

(Alliance News) - Blue-chip stocks in Europe closed largely lower on Friday, as interest rate worries in the US kept a lid on enthusiasm at the end of the week.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 picks up on hopes BoE rates have peaked

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London mostly picked up at midday Friday, after investors shook off the steep falls suffered on Wall Street.

Ascential celebrates strong revenue growth as loss narrows

(Alliance News) - Ascential PLC on Friday reported strong organic revenue growth in its latest half year, particularly from its Events division, and said strategic plans to help ensure long-term success are "well advanced."

Ascential swings to small first-half operating profit

(Sharecast News) - Information, analytics and e-commerce company Ascential reported a positive trajectory in first-half revenue growth on Friday, as well as a strategic positioning to bolster its long-term success.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks slip after central bank rate calls

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday, but managed to avoid the steep declines seen in New York, as investors mulled over an eventful week dominated by central bank decisions.

LONDON BRIEFING: CMA minded to approve new Microsoft/Activision deal

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are expected to edge into the red at Friday's market open, after a week dominated by central bank decisions.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies likes Energean; JPMorgan raises IDS

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

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Ascential confirms departure date of COO, Paul Harrison

Ascential PLC - London-based business-to-business media and events firm - Further to statement in January, confirms Paul Harrison, chief operating officer, will leave the company September 30.

Three bidders abandon auction for Ascential consumer data arm - report

(Sharecast News) - Ascential slumped on Thursday following a report that three major bidders for its consumer data arm have walked away from the auction.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises Watches of Switzerland to 'buy'

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

Ascential unit attracts at least two bids as other buyers drop out -sources

LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Ascential's consumer research unit continues to draw interest from a couple of parties including Apax as other potential buyers have walked away in what remains a tough market for dealmaking, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.