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US housing starts and permits fall by less than expected in October

(Sharecast News) - Homebuilders in the US broke ground on slightly more new houses last month than forecast by economists.

US pending home sales fall at twice the expected rate in September, NAR says

(Sharecast News) - A lead indicator for the number of home sale contract signings fell at roughly twice the expected rate last month.

US new home sales fall a tad less than expected in September

(Sharecast News) - New home sales in the US fell by only a tad less than expected last month.

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US existing home sales slip as expected in September

(Sharecast News) - Second-hand home sales slipped last month weighed down by fast-rising mortgage rates, led by declines in the more expensive regions of the US.

Ferguson new financing measures increase liquidity by USD800 million

(Alliance News) - Ferguson PLC on Thursday reported a series of financing transactions to increase its liquidity by USD800 million.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Aviva CEO tops up stake in insurer, buys BP shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on since September 30 and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Liberum upgrades Ashtead to 'buy', hikes price target

(Sharecast News) - Liberum upgraded equipment rental firm Ashtead on Friday to 'buy' from 'hold' and hiked the price target to 4,900p from 3,800p, "as government programmes kick in".

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg likes AB Dynamics, Auction Technology

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

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: GSK raised to 'outperform'; RBC cuts THG

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

CORRECT: Ferguson's annual profit, sales rise on market share gains

(Correcting that the figures were in billions, not millions).

TOP NEWS: Ferguson's annual profit, sales rise on market share gains

(Alliance News) - Ferguson PLC on Tuesday reported a jump in full-year profit and sales, despite noting labour and supply chain challenges during the period, as a result it added it would move to a quarterly dividend schedule.

Ferguson FY operating profits rise

(Sharecast News) - Plumbing and heating products distributor Ferguson posted strong growth in full-year operating profits despite "challenges" stemming from both labour shortages and supply chain woes.

US existing home sales dip in August

(Sharecast News) - Existing home sales in the US were little changed last month, contrary to forecasts, a leading business lobby said.

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