Less Ads, More Data, More Tools Register for FREE

Pin to quick picksIAE.L Share News (IAE)

  • There is currently no data for IAE

Watchlists are a member only feature

Login to your account

Alerts are a premium feature

Login to your account

Broker tips: Standard Life, Serco, Oil stocks

Fri, 20th Feb 2015 11:54

Panmure Gordon has reiterated its 'buy' recommendation for Standard Life after the insurer beat forecasts with its 2014 results on Friday, saying it expects the shares to rally."These results were ahead of expectations and we anticipate that the strong underlying performance that suggests that there is real momentum within the business should see the shares rally in the short to medium term."The share price of Serco was given a boost on Friday after analysts at Credit Suisse lifted their recommendation for the outsourcing group from 'underperform' to 'neutral'.The bank, which hiked its target price for the shares from 142p to 208p, said that upgrade "reflect[s] strong reported progress in the disposal process for non-core private sector business process outsourcing assets". This should lead to a drop in the assumed dilution from a proposed rights issue.Despite the recent rally in oil prices uncertainties still remain for the sector, according to Westhouse Securities which picked out Faroe Petroleum, Genel Energy and Ithaca Energy as its key recommendations in the face of ongoing volatility.Analyst Jamal Orzabayeva recommended investors build positions now and have a "realistic" investment horizon at least for the next 12-18 months. Investors should also "cherry-pick" stocks that are protected by hedging or those with a low cost base or healthy balance sheet. He also suggested that investors should choose stocks that can deliver upside on the current futures curve and have near-term operational catalysts coming up.
More News
27 Mar 2024 07:29

Ithaca profits slump on UK tax levy; Sees lower output in 2024

(Sharecast News) - North Sea oil and gas producer Ithaca Energy on Wednesday said it was looking at a potential tie-up with Italy's largest energy firm Eni covering its UK assets and reported a slump in annual profits blaming the British government's energy tax and project impairments.

Read more
14 Mar 2024 15:06

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Friday 15 March 
Berkeley Group Holdings PLCTrading Statement
Volution Group PLCHalf Year Results
Monday 18 March 
Marshalls PLCFull Year Results
Seeing Machines LtdHalf Year Results
Serinus Energy PLCFull Year Results
SigmaRoc PLCFull Year Results
Team Internet Group PLCFull Year Results
Tuesday 19 March 
Atalaya Mining PLCFull Year Results
Close Brothers Group PLCHalf Year Results
DFS Furniture PLCHalf Year Results
Eagle Eye Solutions Group PLCHalf Year Results
Essentra PLCFull Year Results
Fintel PLCFull Year Results
Litigation Capital Management LtdHalf Year Results
Midwich Group PLCFull Year Results
Mpac Group PLCFull Year Results
MP Evans Group PLCFull Year Results
Pebble Group PLCFull Year Results
Personal Group Holdings PLCFull Year Results
Sabre Insurance Group PLCFull Year Results
Staffline Group PLCFull Year Results
Tissue Regenix Group PLCFull Year Results
Trustpilot Group PLCFull Year Results
Yu Group PLCFull Year Results
Zotefoams PLCFull Year Results
Wednesday 20 March 
Computacenter PLCFull Year Results
EKF Diagnostics Holdings PLCFull Year Results
Eurocell PLCFull Year Results
FDM Group PLCFull Year Results
Investec PLCTrading Statement
Kenmare Resources PLCFull Year Results
Prudential PLCFull Year Results
VietNam Holding LtdHalf Year Results
Thursday 21 March 
Aptitude Software Group PLCFull Year Results
Aquis Stock Exchange PLCFull Year Results
Centamin PLCFull Year Results
Direct Line Insurance Group PLCFull Year Results
Dowlais Group PLCFull Year Results
Energean PLCFull Year Results
Gulf Keystone Petroleum LtdFull Year Results
Hostelworld Group PLCFull Year Results
Ithaca Energy PLCFull Year Results
M&G PLCFull Year Results
National World PLCFull Year Results
Next PLCFull Year Results
Secure Trust Bank PLCFull Year Results
Tribal Group PLCFull Year Results
  
Comments and questions to newsroom@alliancenews.com
  
A full 21-day events calendar is provided each day with a subscription to Alliance News UK Professional.
  
Copyright 2024 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Read more
15 Feb 2024 14:55

London close: Stocks manage gains despite UK recession news

(Sharecast News) - London markets had a mixed but ultimately positive day of trading on Thursday, despite news that the UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023.

Read more
15 Feb 2024 10:41

Ithaca Energy oil production declines in 2023 but optimistic for 2024

(Alliance News) - Ithaca Energy PLC on Thursday said it started the year "in a position of strength," citing a diverse portfolio and investment optionality.

Read more
15 Feb 2024 07:49

Ithaca Energy sees FY results, production in line with guidance

(Sharecast News) - Independent North Sea oil and gas explorer Ithaca Energy said full year earnings would be in line with guidance.

Read more
31 Jan 2024 09:21

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises Spirax-Sarco; cuts Victrex

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

Read more
5 Jan 2024 17:38

London close: Stocks finish red after US payrolls beat

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the trading day in negative territory on Friday as investors considered the latest UK construction data and a fresh non-farm payrolls report out of the US.

Read more
5 Jan 2024 08:44

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks falter as US rate cut hopes dim

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened in the red on Friday, as the year-end optimism about US interest rate cuts has been tested by the week's developments.

Read more
5 Jan 2024 08:33

Ithaca Energy chief executive steps down; begins search for successor

(Alliance News) - Ithaca Energy PLC on Friday said its chief executive, Alan Bruce, will step down with immediate effect in order to pursue other opportunities.

Read more
5 Jan 2024 07:39

LONDON BRIEFING: Clarkson to beat expectations; Ithaca CEO leaves

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are expected to head lower at Friday's market open, as the year-end optimism about US rate cuts ebbs ahead of crucial economic data.

Read more
5 Jan 2024 07:10

Ithaca Energy CEO Alan Bruce steps down

(Sharecast News) - Ithaca Energy chief executive Alan Bruce has stepped down with immediate effect "to pursue new opportunities", the North Sea oil and gas producer said on Friday.

Read more
4 Jan 2024 09:31

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts Tullow; Berenberg likes Volex

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

Read more
23 Nov 2023 10:11

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Auto Trader; Bryan Garnier likes Sage

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

Read more
22 Nov 2023 11:14

Ithaca profit down on weaker oil prices but backs output guidance

(Alliance News) - Ithaca Energy PLC on Wednesday said its profit has fallen year-to-date, amid weaker oil prices, though it is looking to the future with confidence after achieving a "milestone" at the Rosebank asset in the North Sea.

Read more
1 Nov 2023 09:46

IN BRIEF: Ithaca Energy acquires remaining Fotla Discovery stake

Ithaca Energy PLC - London-based North Sea oil and gas operator - Announces successful completion of acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in the Fotla Discovery and three exploration licences from Spirit Energy. Fotla is located in Block 22/1b of the North Sea and was discovered in August 2021. Ithaca is currently evaluating development plans, aiming for first production in 2026.

Read more

Login to your account

Don't have an account? Click here to register.

Quickpicks are a member only feature

Login to your account

Don't have an account? Click here to register.