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US close: Stocks higher following PCE reading
US stocks turned in modest gains on Thursday after a closely watched gauge of inflation showed that price pressures had continued to ease last month, reigniting hopes of a rate cut in the first half of the year.
Broker tips: Reckitt, St James's Place, Direct Line
Analyst at RBC Capital Markets lowered their target price on consumer goods company Reckitt from 7,500. 0p to 7,000. 0p on Thursday but reiterated their 'outperform' rating on the stock, stating it was currently "bruised but undervalued".
Director dealings: Wife of Shaftesbury CEO makes share purchase
Shaftesbury Capital revealed on Thursday that Jane Hawksworth, the wife of chief executive Ian Hawksworth, had acquired 88,888 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed property investment and development company.
US pre-open: Futures trade lower ahead of core PCE reading
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors awaited the release of January's all-important core PCE figures.
RBC Capital Markets lowers target price on Reckitt
Analyst at RBC Capital Markets lowered their target price on consumer goods company Reckitt from 7,500. 0p to 7,000. 0p on Thursday but reiterated their 'outperform' rating on the stock, stating it was currently "bruised but undervalued".
Greencoat UK Wind hikes FY dividend
Renewable infrastructure fund Greencoat UK Wind hiked its dividend above expectations in 2023 and said it was confident of being able to do it again in FY24.
Indivior receives settlement approval for antitrust litigation
Pharmaceuticals business Indivior has received final court approval for a landmark settlement in an antitrust multi-district litigation with the direct purchaser class.
Spire Healthcare profits grow following 'strong' FY performance
Private healthcare business Spire revealed on Thursday that full-year profits had surged in 2023 following a "strong" full-year performance.