Bunzl Share News (BNZL)

Bunzl delivers 'strong growth' in Q1

(Sharecast News) - Distribution and services business Bunzl said on Wednesday that it had delivered "strong growth" in the first quarter, with overall group revenue up 12.5% at constant exchange rates.

Berenberg downgrades Bunzl to 'hold'

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their rating on business services outfit Bunzl on Thursday, stating the stock had gone from "one extreme to another".

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA raises Rightmove; Berenberg cuts Bunzl

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

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Taseko Mines director buys shares worth USD293,000

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

IN BRIEF: Howden Joinery names Peter Ventress chair designate

Howden Joinery Group PLC - London-based joinery company - Says Peter Ventress will join the company as Chair designate and non-executive director on July 1. He will assume the position of chair from September 17 and succeed Richard Pennycook, who had indicated his intention to retire on the same date in February.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane ups Shell; UBS starts Trainline at sell

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

Credit Suisse upgrades Bunzl to 'neutral'

(Sharecast News) - Credit Suisse upgraded distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl to 'neutral' from 'underperform' on Monday and hiked the price target to 2,900p from 2,450p.

Credit Suisse upgrades Bunzl in view of clients' medium-term focus on sustainability

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Credit Suisse upgraded shares of Bunzl from 'underperform' to 'neutral' and hiked their target price from 2,450.0p to 2,900.0p, telling clients that product inflation and corporates' sustainability agenda would more than offset a decline in Covid-related work, especially over the medium-term.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Pearson; BofA ups Croda to buy

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

LONDON BRIEFING: Spectris pulls out of Oxford Instruments takeover bid

(Alliance News) - The global market turmoil caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine claimed an M&A victim in London on Monday.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks slide as Russia and Ukraine set for talks

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Monday as investors fret about the implications of strict sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, even as the two sides started negotiations.

TOP NEWS: Bunzl expects further growth in 2022 after strong 2021

(Alliance News) - Bunzl PLC on Monday reported robust annual results for 2021, and remains confident for its 2022 performance.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Defence names up as Germany to strengthen military

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened sharply lower on Monday as world powers imposed the harshest sanctions ever on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, while President Vladimir Putin put nuclear forces on a higher alert.