BT Share News (BT.A)

LONDON BRIEFING: Direct Line CEO Penny James out after profit warning

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were called to opened higher on Friday, after a good day in New York on Thursday following some better-than-expected US GDP figures.

BT to take on 400 apprentices and graduates in September

(Alliance News) - BT Group PLC is to recruit more than 400 apprentices and graduates later this year, the FTSE 100-listed telecoms firm has announced.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

UK broadband firms urged to axe mid-contract exit fees as prices rise

(Alliance News) - Broadband firms in the UK have been urged to drop penalties for customers leaving mid-contract amid concerns of impending "exorbitant" price rises or exit fees of more than GBP200.

Ofcom to investigate BT's customer contract information compliance

(Alliance News) - Ofcom has opened an investigation into BT Group PLC's compliance with its obligation to provide customers with clear and simple contract information before they sign up to a new deal, the regulator has announced.

Landsec names Ian Cheshire chair

(Sharecast News) - City veteran Ian Cheshire has been named chair designate of Land Securities Group.

TOP NEWS: Land Securities taps former Kingfisher CEO Cheshire as chair

(Alliance News) - Land Securities PLC on Friday said it appointed Ian Cheshire as chair to take over from Cressida Hogg in May.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies likes Inchcape; HSBC cuts Clarkson

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

Citi upgrades BT Group to 'buy'

(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded BT Group to 'buy' from 'neutral' on Monday as it argued that pricing momentum could offset free cash flow headwinds.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Peel Hunt raises real estate; UBS cuts Ashmore

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 hits near four-and-a-half year high

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 reached heights not seen since 2018 in early trade on Monday, as optimism out of China and hope that the US Federal Reserve will slow its pace of rate hikes lifted the mood.

Vodafone to receive $1.8 bln from sale of Hungarian unit

Sells Hungarian unit to 4iG and Hungarian state

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Markets upbeat as eyes turn to Fed minutes

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Wednesday as investor sentiment remained buoyed, despite some mixed economic data, as traders look ahead to meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Bernstein cuts Aveva to 'market-perform'

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

Berenberg lowers target price on BT

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on telecommunications giant BT Group from £1.90 to £1.60 on Wednesday, stating "all eyes" will be on pricing moves.