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Broker tips: NatWest, Pensionbee, Greggs
Shore Capital reiterated its 'buy' rating on bank NatWest after a forecast-beating first quarter but said it sees the least amount of upside potential in the stock compared with the wider banking sector.
US open: Stocks higher following March PCE reading
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as market participants digested key inflation data.
US PCE rises to 2.7% in March, ahead of estimates
The US personal consumption expenditure rate rose to 2. 7% in March, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, up from 2. 5% in February and higher than the 2. 6% expected by economists, suggesting that inflationary headwinds were still building.
Berenberg hikes target price on Greggs
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on bakery chain Greggs from 3,550. 0p to 3,990. 0p on Friday as it noted that customer appeal had broadened as its market share was expanding.
US pre-open: Futures higher ahead of Friday's PCE reading
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants looked ahead to some key inflation data later in the session.
Brickability Q4 trading impacted by 'lower levels of demand'
Construction materials distributor Brickability said on Friday that its Q4 trading performance continued to reflect "lower levels of demand" for bricks and associated building products seen throughout the first nine months of the year.
Thruvision FY24 adjusted underlying losses widen
Security technology business Thruvision said on Friday that adjusted underlying losses had widened in FY24 as revenues fell.
Proteome Sciences secures contract win with US biopharmaceutical firm
Contract proteomics service Proteome Sciences has secured a contract win from a US biopharmaceutical company using the company's mass spectrometry services for the analysis of samples for an on-going clinical trial.
Loungers FY24 underlying earnings seen ahead of market expectations
Bar and restaurant operator Loungers said on Friday that it had seen continued strong like-for-like sales growth in the 53 weeks ended 21 April and now expects full-year underlying earnings to come in ahead of expectations.
Broker tips: Schroders, Reckitt Group, Jet2
Numis has trimmed its target price for Schroders from 380. 0p to 365. 0p on Thursday after first-quarter results from the asset management firm were "a little weaker than expected".
Director dealings: Journeo director raises stake
Journeo revealed on Thursday that non-executive director Barnaby Kent had acquired 9,656 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed transport solutions provider.
US pending home sales unexpectedly rise in March
US pending home sales unexpectedly improved in March, according to the National Association of Realtors.
US open: Stocks sharply lower following macro data, tech earnings
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Thursday as investors digested disappointing earnings from some of the tech's biggest names.
US initial jobless claims hit two-month low
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 20 April, according to the Labor Department, dropping to the lowest level seen since February.
Berenberg lowers target price on Reckitt Group
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on household goods manufacturer Reckitt Group from 5,800. 0p to 5,100. 0p on Thursday, citing limited visibility going forward.
US pre-open: Futures lower as Meta guidance disappoints
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors digested disappointing earnings from some of the tech industry's biggest names.
React H1 revenues grow, EBITDA surges
Cleaning firm React Group said on Thursday that revenues and profits had both grown in the six months ended 31 March.
Norman Broadbent net fee income drops in Q1
Professional services firm Norman Broadbent said on Thursday that net fee income had dropped in the three months ended 31 March.
Kromek wins contract with US federal entity
Radiation and bio-detection technology Kromek Group has secured a contract with an unnamed "US federal entity" for the provision of nuclear security products.
Anexo makes Bringloe's CFO appointment permanent
Credit hire and legal services provider Anexo Group has tapped Mark Bringloe to take over as chief financial officer.