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<b>Hammerson plc Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Investec (HMSO) Posted by Stephan Byrd on Jul 24th, 2015</b> Hammerson plc (LON:HMSO)‘s stock had its “add” rating reiterated by Investec in a research note issued on Friday, AnalystRatings.Net reports. A number of other firms have also recently commented on HMSO. Analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overwt/attractive” rating and set a GBX 750 ($11.70) price target on shares of Hammerson plc in a research note on Friday. Analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated a “hold” rating and set a GBX 717 ($11.19) price target on shares of Hammerson plc in a research note on Thursday. Analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 750 ($11.70) price target on shares of Hammerson plc in a research note on Wednesday. Analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a GBX 622 ($9.71) price target on shares of Hammerson plc in a research note on Monday. Finally, analysts at BNP Paribas lowered their price target on shares of Hammerson plc from GBX 780 ($12.17) to GBX 720 ($11.24) and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of GBX 718.15 ($11.21). In other Hammerson plc news, insider Timon Drakesmith sold 7,016 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 642 ($10.02), for a total transaction of £45,042.72 ($70,291.39). Hammerson plc (LON:HMSO) opened at 646.500 on Friday. Hammerson plc has a one year low of GBX 537.00 and a one year high of GBX 708.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 642.18 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 663.90. The company’s market cap is £5.06 billion. Hammerson plc is a United Kingdom-based real estate investment trust (LON:HMSO). The principal activities of the Company include property investment and development. The Company invests in shopping centers, retail parks and offices. The Company owns a portfolio of property assets in the United Kingdom and France. The Company’s retail portfolio includes 20 shopping centers and 22 retail parks. In the United Kingdom, the Company owns stakes in 11 shopping centers that accommodate 1,300 retail and catering occupiers. In France, the Company owns eight shopping centers concentrated in the greater Paris region. The portfolio comprises approximately 300,000 square meter and its 900 occupiers. The Company operates in The United Kingdom and Continental Europe.

<b>Restaurant Group PLC Earns “Buy” Rating from Canaccord Genuity (RTN) Posted by Shane Hupp on Jul 24th, 2015</b> Restaurant Group PLC (LON:RTN)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by investment analysts at Canaccord Genuity in a note issued to investors on Friday, Market Beat reports. They currently have a GBX 760 ($11.86) target price on the stock. Canaccord Genuity’s target price suggests a potential upside of 14.20% from the stock’s previous close. Restaurant Group PLC (LON:RTN) opened at 668.0000 on Friday. Restaurant Group PLC has a one year low of GBX 584.50 and a one year high of GBX 748.70. The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 691.05 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 696.98. The company’s market cap is £1.33 billion. RTN has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Barclays reiterated an “equal weight” rating and set a GBX 760 ($11.86) price target on shares of Restaurant Group PLC in a research note on Wednesday. Analysts at Nomura reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 810 ($12.64) price target on shares of Restaurant Group PLC in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Analysts at Citigroup Inc. reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a GBX 740 ($11.55) price target on shares of Restaurant Group PLC in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 860 ($13.42) price target on shares of Restaurant Group PLC in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a “hold” rating and set a GBX 785 ($12.25) price target on shares of Restaurant Group PLC in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of GBX 782.10 ($12.21). Restaurant Group plc is a United Kingdom-based Company, which operates over 450 restaurants and pub restaurants. The Company’s portfolio covers a range of categories, including table service, counter service, sandwich shops, pubs and bars. The Company’s principal trading brands include Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito, Coast to Coast and Garfunkel’s. The Company’s Concessions division delivers catering solutions. It trades at about 60 outlets in the United Kingdom airports, other transport locations and shopping centers. Its restaurants include: Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquito, Garfunkel’s, Coast to Coast, Filling Station, Pub Restaurants and TRG Concessions. Frankie & Benny’s restaurant serves American-Italian style cuisines. Chiquito is a Mexican restaurant. Garfunkel’s offers British and international cuisines. Coast to Coast is an American restaurant.

XAR XAAR lovely chart with GAP to fill. I agree with others this is a prime contender as a takeover target. Trades on a P/E of 29 and PEG of 0.91. Forecast P/E for 2016 25.4. Not over demanding for a Tech Stock. http://content.screencast.com/users/thomaser/folders/Default/media/33e73384-f245-4761-944b-126d7e08ed9d/xar%201.jpg

From ample..... Espirito Santo. The broker has just penned a note explaining why Sports Direct shares are probably worth about 850p. "It has the potential to be a very much larger business offering growth over an extended period and potentially at high profitability," says analyst Tony Shiret. "The industry dynamics - weak competition created by inadequate margin structure - favour the Sports Direct business model, in particular its ability to leverage its premium brand relationships to benefit its own brands to give in industry-beating margins. Over time we expect this to become better appreciated and for its valuation to move ahead of the more domestic UK non-food retailers."

Breedon Aggregates confident after bumper first half 14:30 23 Jul 2015 Buoyant demand, good weather, acquisitions chipping in and the fall in oil prices all contributed. Aggregates group Breedon (LON:BREE) saw exceptional performances in both England and Scotland as interim sales and profits surged ahead. Buoyant demand, good weather, acquisitions chipping in and the fall in oil prices all contributed to make it a bumper half, said the quarry owner. Underlying profits [EBITDA] jumped by 54% to of £27.3mln in the six months to June, which was ahead of expectations, while revenues climbed 28% to £160.5mln. Pre-tax profits rose 92% to £17.5mln. The group sold 4.5mln tonnes of aggregates (3.6mln tonnes), 0.9mln tonnes of asphalt (0.7mln) and 0.4mln cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete (0.3mln). Peter Tom, executive chairman, said it had been a strong half with March a record month for the group. "Assuming that current trading conditions continue through the second half of 2015, we believe that market expectations for the year will be exceeded," he added. The group also exceed its EBITDA margin target of 15% and is now targeting around 20% by 2020, which was the sector norm pre-recession, he said. Trade body forecasts are for volume growth of around 5% over the next few years, a rate of growth that would take aggregates consumption back to pre-recession levels by 2020. Breedon had several potential acquisition opportunities under review, Tom added. Chief executive Simon Vivian told Proactive that the business tended to follow GDP and economic activity and the UK's underlying economic recovery meant the firm reckoned its prospects for the next few years were "pretty good". He pointed for example to the recent Budget, in which a major programme for refurbishing England's roads was unveiled. "The election result and the certainty that produced have meant things have moved forward well. The political environment is good. The government seems very keen on investing in infrastructure going forward. That is going to be good for our products." House broker Peel Hunt said the first half numbers were "well ahead" of expectations. It has repeated a 'buy' rating on the shares and lifted its price target to 60p from 53p. The City firm has also lifted its estimates for pre-tax profit by 23% for 2015, 16% for 2016 and 21% for 2017. On revised 2016 forecasts, the broker said the group was trading on 17.6 times PE (price-earnings). Analyst Clyde Lewis said: "We continue to believe this represents very good value for a business which looks well set to outperform its peer group organically in an attractive market place. Any deals on top will be jam." Breedon shares rose 2.38% to 53.75p on Thursday. They are up 9% on the year-to-date, after a 16% rise in 2014. "While this is better than the market, this performance has seen the shares under

Local coverage in Scotland: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/646480/breedon-aggregates-sees-profits-almost-double/ Comment from Geoff Foster: "Star fund manager Neil Woodford is a major shareholder of Breedon Aggregates and must have been delighted with the strong interims which helped the shares touch 57.5p and close 1p up at a year’s peak of 53.5p. First-half pre-tax profits surged 92 per cent to £17.5m on revenues of £160.5m, up 28 per cent. The board is confident it will beat expectations for the full year. Net debt fell to £58.3m from £63m." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-3172391/MARKET-REPORT-Oh-no-not-Alliance-Trust-reveals-half-trading-performance-lags-miles-rivals.html

<b>Sports Direct International Plc Stock Rating Reaffirmed by BESI Research (SPD) Posted by Max Byerly on Jul 23rd, 2015</b> Sports Direct International Plc (LON:SPD)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by stock analysts at BESI Research in a report issued on Thursday, Market Beat.com reports. They currently have a GBX 850 ($13.26) target price on the stock. BESI Research’s price target points to a potential upside of 9.54% from the stock’s previous close. Sports Direct International Plc (LON:SPD) opened at 789.5000 on Thursday. Sports Direct International Plc has a one year low of GBX 559.00 and a one year high of GBX 791.00. The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 708.95 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 678.69. The company’s market cap is £4.68 billion. SPD has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Espirito Santo Investment Bank Research reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 850 ($13.26) price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc in a research note on Thursday. Analysts at Citigroup Inc. raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 800 ($12.48) to GBX 900 ($14.04) and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Analysts at Goldman Sachs raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 950 ($14.83) to GBX 965 ($15.06) and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Analysts at BNP Paribas raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 800 ($12.48) to GBX 860 ($13.42) and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, analysts at Beaufort Securities reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Sports Direct International Plc in a research note on Friday, July 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Sports Direct International Plc has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of GBX 846.82 ($13.22). In other Sports Direct International Plc news, insider Singleton,Dave sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 770 ($12.02), for a total value of £77,000 ($120,162.30). Sports Direct International Plc, based in the United Kingdom, is a sports retailer. It is engaged in the retailing of sports and leisure clothing, footwear and equipment; wholesale distribution and sale of sports and leisure clothing, footwear and equipment under its licensed brands, and licensing of its brands. It operates through three segments: Sports Retail, Premium Lifestyle and Brands. Its Sports Retail segment supplies a range of sports and leisure equipment, clothing, footwear and accessories under a mix of brands. The Premium L

(ShareCast News) - Breedon Aggregates posted a 92% rise in first-half pre-tax profit amid growing revenue, as the company said it looks set to beat market expectations for the full year. Pre-tax profit for the six months to 30 June came in at £17.5m from £9.1m the previous year, on revenue of £160.5m, up 28% from £125.2m. Underlying basic earnings per share came in at 1.29p from 0.73p, while net debt fell to £58.3m from £63m. The company said it had enjoyed a strong trading performance, with 4.5m tonnes of aggregates sold versus 3.6m in the same period in 2014, 0.9m tonnes of asphalt sold compared with 0.7m and 0.4m cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete versus 0.3m. Executive chairman Peter Tom CBE said: "Trading during the first half was strong, with both the underlying business and recent acquisitions performing ahead of our expectations. March was a record month for the group, with exceptional performances from both England and Scotland. "Assuming that current trading conditions continue through the second half of 2015, we believe that market expectations for the year will be exceeded." At 14:48, shares were up 1.9% at 53.50p.

<b>Sports Direct International Plc Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Espirito Santo Investment Bank Research (SPD) July 23rd, 2015</b> Sports Direct International Plc (LON:SPD)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by stock analysts at Espirito Santo Investment Bank Research in a report issued on Thursday, AnalystRatings.Net reports. They currently have a GBX 850 ($13.26) target price on the stock. Espirito Santo Investment Bank Research’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 9.54% from the company’s current price. Shares of Sports Direct International Plc (LON:SPD) opened at 779.5000 on Thursday. Sports Direct International Plc has a 1-year low of GBX 559.00 and a 1-year high of GBX 786.17. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 708.95 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 678.69. The company’s market cap is £4.62 billion. In other Sports Direct International Plc news, insider Singleton,Dave sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 770 ($12.02), for a total value of £77,000 ($120,162.30). SPD has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at CitigroupInc. raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 800 ($12.48) to GBX 900 ($14.04) and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Analysts at Goldman Sachs raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 950 ($14.83) to GBX 965 ($15.06) and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Analysts at BNP Paribas raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 800 ($12.48) to GBX 860 ($13.42) and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Analysts at Beaufort Securities reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Sports Direct International Plc in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 880 ($13.73) price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc in a research note on Friday, July 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 846.50 ($13.21). Sports Direct International Plc, based in the United Kingdom, is a sports retailer. It is engaged in the retailing of sports and leisure clothing, footwear and equipment; wholesale distribution and sale of sports and leisure clothing, footwear and equipment under its licensed brands, and licensing of its brands. It operates through three segments: Sports Retail, Premium Lifestyle and Brands. Its Sports Retail segment supplies a range of sports and leisure equipment, clothin

<b>Thu 23 July 2015 16:03 | A A A (ShareCast News) - Japan's Nikkei has bought the Financial Times from Pearson for 160bn Yen (£829m), according to Dow Jones Newswires.</b> Register for Pearson plc share research updates Japan's Nikkei has bought the Financial Times from Pearson for 160bn Yen (£829m), according to Dow Jones Newswires.That follows confirmation from the British publisher earlier in the day that it was in advanced talks with a possible buyer. The transaction was announced via an e-mail to Nikkei's subscribers. Established in 1876 and with news bureus in 26 locations Nikkei's operations range from books, magazines to digital media, database services, broadcasting and other activities such as economic/cultural events.

Breedon Aggregates (LON:BREE) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Goodbody Stockbrokers Ltd. Breedon Aggregates (LON:BREE) had its add rating reissued by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. Numis Securities Ltd currently has a GBX 58 ($0.91) price target on the stock.

Sports Direct International Plc 14.6% Potential Upside Indicated by Citigroup BY AMILIA STONE BROKER RATINGS Sports Direct International Plc with EPIC LON:SPD has had its stock rating noted as ‘Retains’ with the recommendation being set at ‘BUY’ today by analysts at Citigroup. Sports Direct International Plc are listed in the Consumer Services sector within UK Main Market. Citigroup have set a target price of 900 GBX on its stock. This indicates the analyst believes there is a potential upside of 14.6% from the opening price of 785 GBX. Sports Direct International Plc LON:SPD has a 50 day moving average of 703.94 GBX and a 200 Day Moving Average share price is recorded at 680.51 GBX. The 52 week high for the stock is 786.17 GBX while the 52 week low is 559 GBX.

<b>Sports Direct International Plc Given New GBX 900 Price Target at Citigroup Inc. (SPD) Posted by Stephan Byrd on Jul 23rd, 2015</b> Research analysts at Citigroup Inc. increased their price objective on shares of Sports Direct International Plc (LON:SPD) from GBX 800 ($12.48) to GBX 900 ($14.04) in a report released on Thursday, Market Beat Ratings reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Citigroup Inc.’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 15.98% from the company’s current price. In other Sports Direct International Plc news, insider Singleton,Dave sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 770 ($12.02), for a total value of £77,000 ($120,162.30). A number of other firms have also recently commented on SPD. Analysts at Goldman Sachs raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 950 ($14.83) to GBX 965 ($15.06) and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Analysts at BNP Paribas raised their price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc from GBX 800 ($12.48) to GBX 860 ($13.42) and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday. Analysts at Beaufort Securities reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Sports Direct International Plc in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 880 ($13.73) price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 850 ($13.26) price target on shares of Sports Direct International Plc in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the stock. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 846.50 ($13.21). Sports Direct International Plc (LON:SPD) opened at 784.0000 on Thursday. Sports Direct International Plc has a 52 week low of GBX 559.00 and a 52 week high of GBX 785.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 708.95 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 678.69. The company’s market cap is £4.64 billion. Sports Direct International Plc, based in the United Kingdom, is a sports retailer. It is engaged in the retailing of sports and leisure clothing, footwear and equipment; wholesale distribution and sale of sports and leisure clothing, footwear and equipment under its licensed brands, and licensing of its brands. It operates through three segments: Sports Retail, Premium Lifestyle and Brands. Its Sports Retail segment supplies a range of sports and leisure equipment, clothing, footwear and accessories under a mix of brands. The Premi

<b>Goodbody Stockbrokers Ltd Reaffirms Buy Rating for Breedon Aggregates (BREE) Posted by Joseph Griffin on Jul 23rd, 2015</b> Breedon Aggregates (LON:BREE)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Goodbody Stockbrokers Ltd in a note issued to investors on Thursday, MarketBeat.com reports. Shares of Breedon Aggregates (LON:BREE) opened at 54.9300 on Thursday. Breedon Aggregates has a 1-year low of GBX 39.41 and a 1-year high of GBX 57.75. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 47.88 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 47.27. Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated an “add” rating and set a GBX 58 ($0.91) price target on shares of Breedon Aggregates in a research note on Thursday. Separately, analysts at Jefferies Group upgraded shares of Breedon Aggregates to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the stock from GBX 50 ($0.78) to GBX 59 ($0.92) in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. Breedon Aggregates Limited is a United Kingdom-based aggregates company. The principal activities of the business are quarrying of aggregates and the production of added value products, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete, collectively known as aggregates, together with related activities in Great Britain and Jersey. The Company has two operating segments: England and Scotland. The England segments operates 15 quarries, nine asphalt plants and 23 ready-mixed concrete and mortar plants, serving the East & West Midlands and East Anglia, Wales, Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire. Its English surfacing contracting business undertakes road surfacing projects, as well as infrastructure contracts. The Scotland segment operates 38 quarries, 18 asphalt plants, 37 ready-mixed concrete plants and two concrete block plants, primarily supplying the north, west and east of Scotland, including the Hebrides.

23 Jul 2015 Breedon Aggregates BREE Goodbody Buy 54.50 52.50 - - Reiterates

23 Jul 2015 Sports Direct... SPD Citigroup Buy 780.00 776.00 800.00 900.00 Retains SP Target 900p

23 Jul 2015 Sports Direct... SPD Espirito Santo Execution Noble Buy 780.00 776.00 850.00 850.00 Retains....... SP TARGET 850p

23 Jul 2015 Breedon Aggregates BREE Cantor Fitzgerald Buy 54.50 52.50 55.00 55.00 Reiterates SP Target 55p

23 Jul 2015 Breedon Aggregates BREE Numis Add 54.50 52.50 58.00 58.00 Reiterates 58p SP TARGET.

from iii.... Breedon Aggregates pre-tax profits up 92% By StockMarketWire | Thu, 23rd July 2015 - 07:34 Breedon Aggregates posts pre-tax profits of £17.5 million for the six months to the end of June - 92% up on last time. Revenues were up 28% at £160.5m and underlying EBITDA rose by 54% to £27.3m. Looking ahead executive chairman Peter Tom said: "Trading during the first half was strong, with both the underlying business and recent acquisitions performing ahead of our expectations. March was a record month for the Group, with exceptional performances from both England and Scotland. "Assuming that current trading conditions continue through the second half of 2015, we believe that market expectations for the year will be exceeded."