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AJ Bell confirms picking St James's Place director as new chair


Irish stockbroker Davy put up for sale amid bond deal aftermath


BROKER RATINGS: SocGen downgrades Pearson to Hold from Buy


BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan neutral on Aston Martin; CRH targets lifted


LONDON BRIEFING: LSE reports solid year ahead of life with Refinitiv


BROKER RATINGS: SocGen starts United Utilities and Pennon with Buy