Babcock Share News (BAB)

Sunday newspaper round-up: HS2, Babcock, Airbus

(Sharecast News) - The Prime Minister is facing enormous push back from senior Tories and captains of industry due to signs that he may walk back on plans for the northern section of the HS2 high speed rail service before the party conference next weekend. Rishi Sunak was expected to meet with the Chancellor on Monday or Tuesday and an announcement was expected to follow by the middle of the week, several sources told the Observer. One source however said that it was not inconceivable that Sunak might yet decide otherwise. - Guardian

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

Broker tips: Ashmore, Melrose Industries, Babcock

(Sharecast News) - Shares of emerging markets investment manager Ashmore have tanked since the start of the year but still don't represent a buying opportunity, according to Citi, which maintained its 'sell' rating on the stock on Monday.

BofA Merrill Lynch starts Babcock at 'buy'

(Sharecast News) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch initiated coverage on Babcock on Monday with a 'buy' rating and 585p price target, implying more than 50% potential return.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen raises Next to 'buy' from 'hold'

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

Director dealings: Audioboom chair invests, Babcock CEO covers tax bill

(Sharecast News) - Podcast producer and distributor Audioboom was among those on the list of director buys on Wednesday, after its chairman bought more than five thousand shares.

IN BRIEF: James Fisher hires new CFO from Johnson Matthey

James Fisher & Sons PLC - Barrow In Furness, Cumbria-based marine services - Hires Karen Hayzen-Smith to be chief financial officer, starting by December 1. At that time, Duncan Kennedy will step down as CFO and from the board but will remain at James Fisher for a short transition. Hayzen-Smith currently is director of group finance at chemicals firm Johnson Matthey PLC. She has been in that role since January 2020 and also served as interim CFO for Johnson Matthey from November of that year to April 2021. Prior to Johnson Matthey, Hayzen-Smith worked at Babcock International Group PLC and Vodafone Group PLC.

Broker tips: IAG, Babcock

(Sharecast News) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch lifted its price target on BA and Iberia owner IAG on Monday to 260p from 240p and reiterated its 'buy' rating on the shares after results last week.

Berenberg ups Babcock target price, says company delivering on turnaround plan

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg revised up their target price British aerospace, defence and nuclear engineering services outfit Babcock.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Oddo BHF raises IAG to 'outperform'

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC cuts Glencore; Berenberg likes Tyman

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

LONDON BRIEFING: Lloyds raises guidance; Rio Tinto profit down

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are called to open lower on Wednesday, following a slew of earnings from UK companies, as well as an interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks see tepid trade despite strong retail sales

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London made little headway at Friday's open, but look set to maintain the week's gains, boosted by Wednesday's cool inflation print.

Commodity-heavy FTSE 100 lifted by Anglo American, China stimulus hopes

Anglo American shines after production update

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Commodities continue to give FTSE 100 boost

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London was higher at midday on Thursday, holding onto Wednesday's gains and boosted by commodities.