Hill & Smith Share News (HILS)

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks suffer as recession fears loom again

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London closed in the red on Wednesday, as investor mood soured ahead of Friday's US nonfarms report, the next major risk event for global markets.

London stocks slide after three-day rally; Tesco falls on forecast cut

FTSE 100 down 0.5%, FTSE 250 off 1.5%

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Hill & Smith completes two acquisitions and reports good trading

(Alliance News) - Hill & Smith Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it completed the acquisition of the business and assets of National Signal Inc, for USD25.3 million in cash.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks lower ahead of OPEC+ meeting

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London returned some of Tuesday's gains on Wednesday morning, ahead of a key meeting from the world's oil-producing nations, which could see cuts in output to bolster the price of oil.

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called lower; Tesco profit hit by impairment

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were called lower on Wednesday, ahead of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss' keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference, and a key meeting of the world's oil-producing nations.

Hill & Smith acquires US manufacturer National Signal

(Sharecast News) - Engineering services company Hill & Smith has acquired the business and assets of portable solar construction equipment manufacturer National Signal as part of a deal valued at almost $30.0m.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg likes Workspace, less keen on peers

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

French Works Council agrees on Hill & Smith's sale of France Galva

(Alliance News) - Hill & Smith Holdings PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to sell its French galvanizing and steel lighting column operations, following the completion of French Works Council consultations.

Hill & Smith sells France galvanising business

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure company Hill & Smith said it has sold its its French galvanizing and steel lighting column operations, France Galva to a consortium comprising ZINQ France and Sofigalva.

Hill & Smith maintains annual outlook as interim profit almost doubles

(Alliance News) - Hill & Smith Holdings PLC on Wednesday reported a strong interim performance, as its profit nearly doubled thanks to "standout" results from its Galvanizing Services business.

Hill & Smith first-half profits, revenue rise

(Sharecast News) - Hill & Smith reported a jump in first-half profit and revenue on Wednesday as it took pricing actions to recover input cost inflation.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Peel Hunt starts ITM Power with 'buy' rating

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

Hill & Smith to dispose steel lighting column operations to consortium

(Alliance News) - Hill & Smith Holdings PLC on Monday announced the disposal of its French galvanizing and steel lighting column operations to a consortium.

Hill & Smith proposes £62m sale of France Galva

(Sharecast News) - Infrastructure and transport engineering company Hill & Smith announced the proposed disposal of its French galvanising and steel lighting column operations, France Galva, for a net equity price of €72.6m (£61.51m) on Monday.