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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: London lacks direction ahead of US inflation

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were mixed at midday on Thursday, as guidance lifts from the likes Centrica and National Grid failed to boost the FTSE 100 into the green.

Energy providers Centrica, National Grid hike earnings forecast

Centrica shares jump 7.9%, National Grid up 0.6%

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STOXX dips

STOXX 600 down 0.2%

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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Centrica helps FTSE 100 outperform ahead of US CPI

(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe struggled early on Thursday, though the FTSE 100 notched a minor gain, as investors held their breath ahead of all-important inflation data from the world's largest economy.

TOP NEWS: Centrica optimistic despite British Gas hit; unveils buyback

(Alliance News) - Centrica PLC on Thursday said it expects annual results at the top end of expectations, and the British Gas owner announced a share buyback.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Liberum cuts boohoo; JPMorgan cuts Ocado

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

BP joins rivals with bumper $8.2 bln profit

Natural gas trading boosts profit

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FTSE 100 hits fresh five-week high, EasyJet rises on takeover talk

FTSE marks first monthly rise in three

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Weaker pound, banks and IAG help FTSE outperform

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 ended solidly higher on Monday, closing out the month strongly despite trepidation elsewhere in global markets, as investors look forward to a key week for monetary policy.

Citi lifts Centrica price target, reiterates 'buy' rating

(Sharecast News) - Citi lifted its price target on British Gas owner Centrica on Friday to 93p from 81p as it reiterated its 'buy' rating on the stock.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises Centrica and Drax to 'buy'

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks open in the red; pound holds on to gains

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Monday, while the pound remained strong ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision to come later in the week.

LONDON BRIEFING: FTSE 100 called higher ahead of EU data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are set to open slightly higher on Monday, with key economic data from the EU due and the week also holding interest rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday.

Jefferies upgrades Centrica, Drax to 'buy'

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Centrica and Drax on Monday to 'buy' from 'hold' as it pointed to strong free cash flow generation and resilient balance sheets.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Eyes on BoE decision; NatWest drags down FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London closed in the red on Friday, but clung on for week gains, as interest rate decisions from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve move into focus.