Compass Group Share News (CPG)

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Compass director Raman purchases GBP89,000 in shares

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BofA cuts Aviva to neutral but ups Rightmove

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg raises SSE; Deutsche cuts Rio Tinto

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

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks rise as annual US inflation slows in April

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended higher on Wednesday after data showed annual US inflation moderated in April.

European stocks log best session in 6 weeks as cyclicals roar back

May 11 (Reuters) - European stocks locked in gains for a second straight session on Wednesday as strong earnings and a surge in economically sensitive sectors boosted sentiment after U.S. inflation growth slowed sharply in April.

UK's FTSE 100 rises on commodity stocks rally, Compass earnings boost

May 11 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday as energy and mining shares rallied on the back of higher commodity prices and Compass Group posted a strong earnings report.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks rise as markets await US inflation

(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe were extending morning gains at midday on Wednesday, with a positive open seen in New York, as traders eagerly await the latest consumer price index reading from the US.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks move higher but US inflation reading awaits

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London inched higher on Wednesday morning with worrisome inflation figures in China and Germany keeping investors on the sidelines, with a US consumer price index reading waiting.

TOP NEWS: Compass unveils buyback as returns to pre-virus fortunes

(Alliance News) - Contract caterer Compass Group PLC on Wednesday announced a GBP500 million share buyback and said it has achieved an "important milestone" with run-rate revenue topping pre-virus levels.

LONDON BRIEFING: High inflation in China, Germany; US report next

(Alliance News) - Consumer price inflation in Germany ticked to a new record high in April, as expected, data from the Federal Statistical Office showed on Wednesday.

LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Germany inflation in line; ITV strong

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were set to open higher on Wednesday, but the day will be dominated by the consumer inflation report in the US, with red-hot readings already out from Germany and China.

European shares edge higher in early trade

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EUROPEAN SHARES EDGE HIGHER IN EARLY TRADE (0735 GMT)

Compass upgrades revenue outlook as H1 profits surge

(Sharecast News) - Catering group Compass posted a jump in first-half operating profit and revenue on Wednesday, lifted its revenue guidance and announced the launch of a £500m share buyback as it hailed strong growth across all sectors.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Morgan Stanley sounds 'positive' note on Compass Group

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Morgan Stanley sounded a 'positive' note on the outlook for Compass Group, telling clients that the catering services outfit was likely to beat its full-year guidance for organic sales growth.