Land Securities Share News (LAND)

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan raises Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon

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

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London close: Stocks turn red on return from Easter break

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks experienced a downturn by the end of trading on Tuesday, as investors resumed activity following the extended weekend, with initial gains reversed by the close ahead of a week marked by a number of key economic data releases.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen raises Sage; Numis cuts Virgin Money

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

IN BRIEF: Land Securities prices GBP300 million bond at 4.75% coupon

Land Securities Group PLC - London-based commercial property developer and investor - Landsec subsidiary Land Securities Capital Markets PLC prices GBP300 million in 7.5 year bonds with a 4.75% coupon, which it notes is a 103 basis point spread over its reference gilt rate. Says the bond offer is "multiple times over-subscribed", showing strong investor demand for Landsec credit. The bond replaces two that matured last month. Average debt maturity now is 9.4 years, the company says.

IN BRIEF: Rotork adds Spectris CEO and Landsec CFO to board

Rotork PLC - Bath, England-based industrial flow control equipment company - Bolsters board by adding Andrew Heath and Vanessa Simms as independent non-executive directors. Heath joins from start of April, Simms from June 21. Heath is currently the chief executive of Spectris PLC, a supplier of high-tech instruments, test equipment and software for industrial applications. Simms is the chief financial officer of property investor Land Securities Group PLC.

TOP NEWS: Drax profit skyrockets as cost of sales slashed, revenue up

(Alliance News) - Drax Group PLC on Thursday said it believed to play a long-term role in the UK energy market as it reported significantly higher profit on the back of lower sales costs and higher revenue.

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London close: Stocks turn lower on renewed interest rate concerns

(Sharecast News) - London's financial markets had turned negative by the close of trading on Monday, after better-than-expected UK services data was offset by a downward revision in service activity in the United States.

Morgan Stanley upgrades Landsec to 'overweight'

(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley upgraded its stance on Land Securities to 'overweight' from 'equalweight' on Monday and reiterated its 'overweight' rating on British Land as it pointed to stabilising property yields.

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks expected to start week up slightly amid PMIs

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open slightly higher on Monday, ahead of a slew of purchasing managers' index readings.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Exane BNP cuts BAE; Liberum lifts Naked Wines

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

Berenberg starts British Land and Land Securities at 'buy'

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg initiated coverage on real estate businesses British Land and Land Securities with 'buy' ratings on Thursday and noted that the groups were still seen as proxies for the UK real estate sector.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: BoA cuts Diageo; RBC likes Antofagasta

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

LONDON BRIEFING: M&S reports strong sales momentum; Tesco ups guidance

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are tipped for a strong start on Thursday, as global equity markets benefit from optimism ahead of the US inflation print later in the day.