Entain Share News (ENT)

Entain's share-price weakness overdone, says Citi

(Sharecast News) - Citi has resumed coverage of Entain with a 'buy' rating, saying it see upside potential from the gambling group's US operations.

London close: Stocks fall amid rising geopolitical concerns

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday - the 40th anniversary of the FTSE 100's launch - as sentiment remained cautious due to increasing tensions in the Middle East.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down before Fed minutes and US PMI data

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were down at midday on Wednesday, in cautious trade ahead of key US data and central bank minutes in the afternoon.

Entain appoints Eminence Capital founder Ricky Sandler to board

(Sharecast News) - Ladbrokes owner Entain rallied on Wednesday as it announced the appointment of Eminence Capital founder Ricky Sandler as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: GSK raised to 'buy'; AstraZeneca cut to 'hold'

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed pre-Fed minutes, amid Asia losses

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, ahead of US Federal Reserve meeting minutes and manufacturing PMI data for the US in the evening and afternoon respectively.

IN BRIEF: Entain adds activist investor Ricky Sandler to board

Entain PLC - London-based sports betting and gambling operator via BetMGM, Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker and other brands - Appoints Ricky Sandler, founder of activist investor Eminence Capital LP, to the Entain board as a non-executive director, with Entain also agreeing to appoint an additional non-executive director "mutually agreeable to Eminence and the company". Sandler will be considered a non-independent non-executive director, and his three-year appointment is governed by a relationship agreement that limits Eminence to an 8% stake.

Energy stocks lift UK's FTSE 100, Vodafone shines

Vodafone jumps as Iliad offers to merge Italian units

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 outperforms European peers

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Monday, after investors shrugged off hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve officials amid festive cheer.

London close: Stocks make small gains in wake of rate decisions

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed with minimal changes on Monday, following a week marked by significant central bank decisions.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks edge higher amid festive cheer

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were outperforming its European peers at midday Monday, after investors digested some hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve officials.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Barratt, Berkeley, lifts Taylor Wimpey

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 edges higher as Fed rally fades elsewhere

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 managed to eke out some minor gains at Monday's market open, while stocks elsewhere pulled back after last week's advance.

EARNINGS AND TRADING: Smoove says acquisition by Digcom approved

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Thursday after the Bank of England maintained interest rates at lunchtime, as anticipated.