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UK shares fall as consumer staples stocks, brokerage actions weigh

April 19 (Reuters) - UK shares closed lower on Tuesday, weighed by concerns about a slowdown in global economic growth and a series of negative brokerage actions, while electrical engineering firm Spectris climbed after announcing a unit sale and share buyback.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Looming global growth downgrade casts shadow

(Alliance News) - London stocks got off to a disappointing start to the Easter-shortened week, amid worries about global growth prospects and trepidation as US earnings season continues in full force.

Berenberg lowers ITV to 'sell', halves target price

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg downgraded broadcaster ITV from 'hold' to 'sell' on Tuesday, stating it now thinks consensus estimates are too high, particularly in respect of 2023.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Prudential and CRH get upgrades, ITV cut

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Cautious return from holiday amid US earnings

(Alliance News) - London stock prices dipped at the open on Tuesday as investors returned from the long weekend, with Pearson and ITV leading the losers in the FTSE 100.

LONDON BRIEFING: Pearson holds guidance after losing Arizona contract

(Alliance News) - Education publisher Pearson on Tuesday kept its financial guidance intact, despite saying a key contract with Arizona State University will end next year.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises John Wood; Investec cuts Metro

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

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European stocks sink as Fed signals tightening

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 went into reverse on Wednesday - following global peers - as sentiment was rocked due to worries over tightening US monetary policy.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks slide after Fed Brainard's hawkish turn

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were lower at midday on Wednesday amid fears the US Federal Reserve will act more aggressively to bring inflation under control as investors await the release of the central bank's minutes from its previous policy meeting.

PRESS: ITV eyes bid for UK broadcaster Channel 4 - Telegraph

(Alliance News) - ITV PLC is interested in launching a bid for soon-to-be privatised UK broadcaster Channel 4, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.

EXECUTIVE CHANGES: D4T4 co-founder to step down from board

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Monday and Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Conservative peer Michael Grade announced as next chair of Ofcom

(Alliance News) - Media executive and Conservative peer Michael Grade has been announced as the next chair of UK telecommunications industry regulator Ofcom.

IN BRIEF: THG founder gives up executive chair role but remains CEO

THG PLC - Manchester-based online beauty products platform - Founder Matthew Moulding relinquishes his position as executive chair but remains chief executive officer. THG appoints Charles Allen as independent non-executive chair, starting immediately. Allen currently is chair of construction firm Balfour Beatty PLC and previously was CEO of television companies ITV PLC and Granada Group PLC.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC takes positive stance on blue-chip miners

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