Coca-Cola HBC Share News (CCH)

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Broker tips: Smiths Group, Meggitt, Coca Cola Hellenic

(ShareCast News) - After US activist investor ValueAct built a near-5% stake in Smiths Group, Credit Suisse calculated a 1,500p-per-share break-up value for the aerospace engineer. According to reports, ValueAct, an $18bn activist fund which has previously influenced the direction of US companies in

Shore Capital expects volume growth from Coca Cola Hellenic

(ShareCast News) - Shore Capital said it expected Coca Cola to report solid volumes but be hit by foreign exchange headwinds when it delivers its first half results next week. The brokerage has a 'sell' rating on the drinks producer and a price target of 1,306p, but warned it could reduce this based

FTSE 100 movers: Shire slips on bid rebuff, Smiths lifted by activist hopes

(ShareCast News) - The FTSE 100 was marginally in the red on Tuesday afternoon after an early fall was followed by a sharp bounce that soon lost momentum. London's primary equity index was down 0.14% at 6,679.14 points by 1405 BST, with shares in drug company Shire leading the fallers. The Dublin-h

Coca-Cola bottlers eye European three-way merger

(ShareCast News) - European Coke bottler Coca-Cola Enterprises is in advanced talks about merging with its Iberian and German Coca-Cola bottling counterparts. US-based Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc, which has a market value of $10.8bn, has been discussing a tie-up with the listed Coca-Cola Iberian Partn

Food retailers defend sugar record after SACN report slashes sugar guidance

(ShareCast News) - A government-backed report on carbohydrates has called for the British recommended daily allowance of sugar to be cut in half, which has forced retailers to robustly defend their efforts to cut the sugar content and calorie counts of their products. As expected, the Scientific Adv

FTSE 100 movers: Intertek hit by downgrade, miners higher

The FTSE 100 was buoyed by a tentative recovery in metal prices, strong construction data and gains in the pharmaceuticals, insurance and telecommunications sectors on Thursday. As of 15:00 BST, London's blue chip index was trading 0.5% higher at 6,638. BP led the index higher after a robust rally

FTSE 100 movers: Financials and travel stocks plunge, gold miners higher

UK markets plummeted on Monday, as Greece closed its banks and called a public vote to determine its future within the Eurozone. With just seven stocks on the FTSE 100 in positive territory, the UK index was down 1.5% at 6,655 as of 14:30 BST. Travel tour operator TUI dropped sharply as investors e

London midday: Stocks slide as Greece shuts banks, calls referendum

UK stocks slid sharply on Monday after Greece shut its banks and called a public vote to decide the fate of its future within the Eurozone. With just three stocks on the FTSE 100 in positive territory, the UK index was down 1.63% at 6,643.30 by midday. The index had dropped to a low of 6,598.64 earl

LONDON MARKET MID-MORNING: Greece Hits Most Shares But Miners Gain

London open: Greek chaos sparks market sell-off; airline stocks drop

The UK stock market and indices across Europe suffered a steep sell-off on Monday morning after Greece imposed capital controls and called for a referendum on bailout terms, pushing the country nearer to an exit from the Eurozone. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced on Saturday that the governme

New board members for Coca-cola HBC

Swiss-based Coca-cola HBC has elected two new board members following the retirement of Susan Kilsby and Christos Ioanno. Olusola (Sola) David-Borha and Alexandra Papalexopoulou were elected the board of Europe's largest coke bottler after its annual general meeting. Papalexopoulou will also serve

LONDON BRIEFING: Ladbrokes Jumps 11% On Gala Coral Merger Talks

AGM, EGM Calendar - Week Ahead

AGM, EGM Calendar - Week Ahead