British American Tobacco Share News (BATS)

LONDON BRIEFING: Shares up on US debt deal vote; Dechra backs takeover

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were called to open higher on Friday, after trading in Asia rallied on news the US Senate passed a debt ceiling bill to avoid a US default.

Big Tobacco faces big EU counterfeit problem

MADRID, June 1 (Reuters) - Spanish police raided three clandestine tobacco factories early this year, seizing nearly 40 million euros ($44 million) worth of tobacco leaf and illicit cigarettes.

Broker tips: Centrica, BAT, Workspace

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove said on Wednesday that British Gas owner Centrica remains a "top pick" as it lifted its price target to 140p from 130p and maintained its 'overweight' rating.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Numis cuts 3i Group; HSBC likes JD Wetherspoon

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

JPMorgan puts BAT on 'negative catalyst watch', cuts price target

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove slashed its price target on British American Tobacco on Wednesday to 2,800p from 3,100p as it placed the shares on 'negative catalyst watch', saying that a challenging first half leaves guidance at risk.

LONDON BRIEFING: Prudential CFO leaves over code of conduct breach

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were called to open down on Wednesday, as the US government edges closer to its debt ceiling deadline and after some weak manufacturing data in China.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Currys outperforms; Wood Group plummets

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Monday, as a strong performance from mining stocks helped to bolster a cautious optimism, despite concerns over the potential of a US debt default.

TOP NEWS: British American promotes Finance Director Marroco to CEO

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC on Monday said Finance Director Tadeu Marroco will take over as chief executive, replacing Jack Bowles who is stepping down with immediate effect.

BAT appoints finance chief Marroco as CEO

(Sharecast News) - British American Tobacco said it had appointed finance director Tadeu Marroco as chief executive, succeeding Jack Bowles who was stepping down with immediate effect on Monday after only four years in the job.

LONDON BRIEFING: BAT names new CEO; no offer for John Wood Group

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were set to open higher on Monday, as investors wait for postponed discussions on the US debt ceiling to resume.

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

BAT to fork out USD635 million in US fine over North Korea dealings

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC on Tuesday said it will pay a USD635.2 million penalty related to a probe of the company's historic business activities in North Korea.

THG names Sue Farr as senior independent director amid takeover talks

(Alliance News) - THG PLC, which trades as The Hut Group, on Monday named Sue Farr as its new senior independent director, amid takeover talks.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 win streak ends amid rate hike worries

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe perked up slightly in afternoon dealings, though the FTSE 100 still ended in the red, snapping an eight-day win streak.