Severn Trent Share News (SVT)

Severn Trent on track to grow annual profits despite weaker first half

(Sharecast News) - Wales and Midlands water supply company Severn Trent said it still expects to grow profits this year despite a weaker bottom line in the first half - a period categorised by unprecedented levels of investment across its network.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Most UK water firms to return millions to customers via lower bills

(Alliance News) - Water companies in the UK will be forced to pay out a net total of GBP70 million to customers after falling short of performance targets, industry regulator Ofwat has confirmed.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: European markets uneasy but FTSE 100 outperforms

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 higher was higher around midday, though it was defensive stocks such as utilities and pharmaceuticals which led the charge, suggesting there is still lingering discomfort in markets amid tensions in the Middle East.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: SocGen cuts HSBC to sell; DB down on utilities

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

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Europe boosted by bullish open in New York

(Alliance News) - European equities found their groove in afternoon dealings, supported by a decent start in New York, with the lack of an escalation in Middle East tensions enough for investors to buy into equities again.

Jefferies upgrades UK water companies

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Severn Trent, United Utilities and Pennon on Monday as it took a look at the UK water sector.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks mixed on conflict and US earnings nerves

(Alliance News) - Global markets got off to a muted start to the week, with tensions in the Middle East, and some trepidation ahead of US corporate earnings keeping a lid on equities.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies says 'buy' Pennon, United Utilities

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

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks steady as eyes on oil, Israel, US earnings

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London made little headway at Monday's market open, as the prospect of escalation in the Middle East prompted investors to be cautious.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs says 'sell' Asos and boohoo

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

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 outperforms on boost from utilities

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely lower at midday on Wednesday, as investors nervously eyed two key pieces of US inflation data, though the FTSE 100 pushed higher thanks to gains amongst its utility stocks.

London close: Stocks finish in the red after raft of global data

(Sharecast News) - London stocks retreated on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as investors contended with suboptimal data from the UK services sector and the US jobs market.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman likes Relx; Jefferies likes Aviva

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

JPMorgan upgrades Severn Trent to 'neutral'

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded its stance on Severn Trent on Wednesday as it took a look at the UK water sector.