Ferguson Share News (FERG)

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg cuts Rolls-Royce; Barclays raises B&M

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

Ferguson sees rise in third quarter sales against "tough" comparator

(Alliance News) - Ferguson PLC on Tuesday reported a rise in third quarter sales and income against a "tough" prior year comparison and as result increased its full-year expectations.

Ferguson lifts FY operating profit expectations as Q3 sales jump

(Sharecast News) - Ferguson lifted its expectations for full-year adjusted operating profit on Tuesday as it posted a jump in third-quarter earnings and sales.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg downgrades Travis Perkins to hold

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

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

US new home sales register sharp slump in April

(Sharecast News) - New home sales in the US fell by far more than economists had anticipated in April.

US existing home sales dip in April, more declines anticipated

(Sharecast News) - Existing home sales in the States fell in April and the slowdown in activity appeared set to continue, a leading business lobby group said and some economists were even more downbeat.

US housing starts fall more quickly than expected in April

(Sharecast News) - Homebuilding activity in the States weakened more than expected last month.

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 MARKET CLOSE: Stocks slide as recession fears continue

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended firmly in the red on Thursday as investors continue to focus on rising inflation, tightening monetary policy and fears over a recession.

Ferguson exits FTSE 100 as New York primary listing move effective

(Alliance News) - Ferguson PLC's primary stock market listing moves to New York with effect Thursday, with the plumbing and heating products supplier exiting the FTSE 100 in London as a result.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC upgrades M&G and St James's Place to buy

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

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Ferguson completes USD1.00 billion bond financing

Ferguson PLC - Wokingham, Berkshire-based plumbing and heating products supplier - Completes USD1.00 billion bond financing. Offering includes USD300 million 4.25% notes due April 2027 and USD700 million 4.65% notes due April 2032.

UK EARNINGS SUMMARY: abrdn Asia Focus, Trian net assets rise

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