Smith (DS) Share News (SMDS)

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays cuts Ryanair and Wizz Air

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

London close: Stocks rise as BoE holds interest rates

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, aligning with market expectations despite the backdrop of decreasing inflation.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 higher as BoE hold bank rate at 5.25%

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 gathered some momentum heading into Thursday afternoon, after the Bank of England left interest rates unmoved in the wake of data showing the UK inflation rate returned to target.

UPDATE: DS Smith insists takeover on track amid concerns over deal

(Alliance News) - The chief executive officer of packaging firm DS Smith PLC has insisted the group is pressing ahead with its GBP5.8 billion sale to a Memphis-based rival as speculation grows that the deal may be in jeopardy.

TOP NEWS: DS Smith posts profit decline but notes "positive trends"

(Alliance News) - DS Smith PLC on Thursday reported a decline in annual earnings but labelled its showing as "robust" amid tricky market conditions and high interest rates.

UK's DS Smith upbeat after earnings beat market view

FY operating profit 701 mln stg vs forecast 654.2 mln stg

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LONDON BRIEFING: Sainsbury's sells core banking arm to NatWest

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set to trade higher in morning dealings, before focus on Thursday afternoon turns to an expected interest rate hold by the Bank of England.

DS Smith profits fall on weak demand, inflation

(Sharecast News) - Paper and packaging company DS Smith reported a fall in annual profits driven by weak volumes and high inflation, but said it expected higher prices and demand would boost a recovery in the second half of the current year and into 2026.

London close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation slows to BoE target

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended the day with mixed results on Wednesday, as new data indicated a decrease in annual consumer price inflation, aligning with the Bank of England's target of 2% for May.

Thursday preview: Bank of England, DS Smith in focus

(Sharecast News) - All eyes on Thursday will be on the Bank of England.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Brazil's Suzano confirms interest in International Paper assets

SAO PAULO, May 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano confirmed on Wednesday it is interested in assets owned by International Paper, but said that it has not reached any final decision about a deal.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Centrica to 'buy' from 'neutral

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

UK's FTSE 100 rises as traders ramp up rate cut bets

BoE's Ramsden more confident UK inflation risks are ebbing

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks tentative on rising Israel-Iran tensions

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed up on Friday, as investors showed caution in reaction to Israel carrying out retaliatory strikes on the Iranian central province of Isfahan.