Johnson Matthey Share News (JMAT)

Umicore's 'all in' bet on battery materials knocks shares

June 22 (Reuters) - Belgium's Umicore plans to invest around 5 billion euros ($5.25 billion) by 2026 to capitalise on the shift towards electric vehicles, the maker of chemicals and battery materials said on Wednesday, jolting investors and sending shares tumbling 15%.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Sutardja Family raises stake in Alphawave IP to 13%

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

Director dealings: Johnson Matthey non-exec spends over £51k

(Sharecast News) - Speciality chemicals company Johnson Matthey was on the list of director buys on Tuesday, after one of its non-executive directors spent over £51k on shares.

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays raises John Wood and cuts Hunting

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

No Jubilee celebration for FTSE 100 dropouts Royal Mail and ITV

June 1 (Reuters) - Royal Mail and broadcaster ITV will lose their spots on Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 equity index after their respective valuations plunged this year.

Johnson Matthey keeps 30% as completes sale of health arm Veranova

(Alliance News) - Johnson Matthey PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the sale of Veranova, formerly Johnson Matthey Health, but it will retain a 30% stake in the health business.

Deutsche Bank hikes target price on Johnson Matthey

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Deutsche Bank raised their target price on speciality chemicals and sustainable technologies company Johnson Matthey from 2,000.0p to 2,300.0p on Monday, stating the group was in the process of starting its "cultural change" journey.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Numis cuts Flutter to reduce; RBC lowers DCC

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

FTSE 100 rises as banks gain; windfall tax threatens utilities

May 26 (Reuters) - The UK's top share index rose on Thursday on the back of gains in banks, but shares of utilities slumped after Britain announced a 25% windfall tax on oil and gas producers' profits.

TOP NEWS: Johnson Matthey reassurance after battery exit falls flat

(Alliance News) - Johnson Matthey PLC on Thursday said it is determined to "restore value to our shareholders" after recent changes in direction sent shares tumbling.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Flat start after China warning; Serco up 9%

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London opened flat on Thursday, as equities were faced with opposing forces: a warning about the health of China's economy set against a rally on Wall Street after a largely unsurprising set of US Federal Reserve minutes.

LONDON BRIEFING: Johnson Matthey promises to restore shareholder value

(Alliance News) - Johnson Matthey on Thursday said it is determined to "restore value to our shareholders" after recent changes in direction sent shares tumbling.

LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: UK eyes Drahi BT stake buy; Serco ups outlook

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are seen opening lower on Thursday, after a top official in China warned on the world's second-largest economy, which has taken a hit from Beijing's strict zero-Covid policy.

Johnson Matthey says China, Ukraine hitting outlook; Sells battery business

(Sharecast News) - Sustainable technologies firm Johnson Matthey said it expected current operating performance to be in the lower half of forecasts, as its customers were impacted by Covid lockdowns in China and the Ukraine war, and also announced the sale of its batteries business.