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Deutsche Bank upgrades Weir Group to 'buy'
Deutsche Bank upgraded Weir Group on Monday to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ and upped the price target to 2,580p from 2,200p as it said it was positioned for growth.
FTSE 100 movers: Weir boosted by Deutsche Bank upgrade; Kingfisher tumbles
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% at 8,289. 22 in afternoon trade on Monday.
ITV surges as suitors said to be circling again
Shares in ITV surged on Monday following a report over the weekend that potential suitors have begun circling the broadcaster again after a prolonged period of share price weakness and renewed questions about its long-term strategic destiny.
London midday: Stocks up as investors cheer Bessent as US Treasury Secretary
London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as investors welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint billionaire fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
UniCredit offers to buy rival Banco BPM in €10bn all-stock deal
Italy’s UniCredit said on Monday that it has offered to buy rival Banco BPM in a €10. 1bn (£8. 4bn) all-stock deal.
London open: Stocks rise as investors welcome Trump’s Treasury Secretary appointment
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as investors welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint billionaire fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
Rentokil appoints Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson as CFO
Rentokil Initial said on Monday that it has appointed Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson as chief financial officer with effect from 1 January 2025.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; Kingfisher narrows profit guidance
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday, having racked up strong gains at the end of the previous week.
Monday newspaper round-up: Tourist tax, Amazon, FCA
Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a local visitor levy as cash-strapped councils try to raise money to fund services. Nearly half of Scotland’s local councils are considering a mandatory levy on overnight stays, known as a tourist tax, to help cope with a surge in visitors that has overwhelmed places such as Skye, the Callanish stones on Lewis and Orkney’s neolithic sites. – Guardian.