Victoria Share News (VCP)

Victoria rolls out higher profits but warns on costs

Carpet and floor covering retailer Victoria rolled out record first-half profits, but warned of higher raw material costs and said its debt had risen. Victoria said pre-tax profits from continuing operations rose to £2.4m from £0.5m a year ago on a 17.3% rise in revenue to £40.5m. The group bought

Monday broker round-up UPDATE

African Barrick Gold: Investec reduces target price from 262p to 170p and downgrades to sell. Associated British Foods: Liberum initiates with a target price of 3470p and a buy recommendation. Bodycote: Investec lowers target price from 750p to 745p and maintains its buy recommendation. Centamin:

Wednesday broker round-up UPDATE

Aberdeen: UBS lowers target price from 465p to 450p and downgrades from buy to neutral. ASOS: Societe Generale reduces target price from 5000p to 4450p, while leaving its buy recommendation unchanged. BG Group: Deutsche Bank reduces target price from 1400p to 1300p and keeps a buy recommendation.

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Next Warning Sends Clothing Retailers Lower

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Sainsbury's Confirms It's Suffering

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Countrywide, St Modwen Gain On Buyback, Outlook

UK BROKER RATINGS: UBS Raises Royal Mail To Neutral From Sell

Victoria Issues Shares To Some Abingdon Sellers As Investment (ALLISS)

Victoria Acquires Abingdon Flooring; Secures Loan Note Facility

Buoyant UK home market and consumer confidence lift Victoria

The buoyant British housing market and a consumer feel-good factor have helped carpet and floor-covering maker Victoria to move into the black. Victoria said it had benefited from signs of increased consumer confidence in the UK residential property market in the year to 29 March. Chairman Geoff W

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Tesco Brings New CEO In Early To Conduct Review

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Tesco Profit Warning Drags Down All UK Grocers

Friday broker round-up UPDATE

Arrow Global: Numis shifts target price from 285p to 287p and leaves its add rating unchanged. Berendsen: Oriel raises target price from 1130p to 1243p keeping a buy recommendation. British Polythene Industries: Investec ups target price from 720p to 750p reiterating a buy recommendation. bwin.pa

Victoria Positive On Outlook As It Swings Back To Profit

Camden To Take 50% Stake In Victoria Amid Contract Termination