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Falling rates and higher real incomes to support consumer confidence
(Alliance News) - UK consumer confidence is expected to pick up in the coming months, after stalling in August, as real incomes continue to rise and borrowing costs fall, analysts...
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Ithaca Energy unsettles City with production guidance cut
(Alliance News) - The cut to production guidance by Ithaca Energy PLC was a concern, analysts on Thursday said, with a risk that forecasts for 2025 could be lowered as...
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Lower interest rates could boost Hays as results reflect hiring gloom
(Alliance News) - Hays PLC's full-year results reflected tough conditions in key markets but falling interest rates may boost market confidence, analysts on Thursday said. ...
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JD Sports pleases with strong sales aided by "eye catching" US showing
(Alliance News) - JD Sports Fashion PLC impressed analysts on Thursday, reporting sales growth perked up in the second quarter, boosted by double-digit organic sales growth in North America and...
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Costain's balance sheet and good quality order wins provide confidence
(Alliance News) - Costain Group PLC is "simply too cheap", an analyst on Wednesday said, after the firm highlighted a buoyant order book with contract wins across all sectors. ...
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Watkin Jones needs to rebuild investor confidence after profit shock
(Alliance News) - Forecasts for Watkin Jones PLC were slashed on Wednesday after the firm warned full-year profit will be lower than expected, reflecting slower market activity in the summer....
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Mobico's US bus sale could be positive catalyst depending on the price
(Alliance News) - Analysts said reiterated guidance at Mobico Group PLC should be well received after downgrades characterised 2023....
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Gran Tierra's i3 Energy move delivers "increased scale and relevance"
(Alliance News) - Gran Tierra Energy Inc's acquisition of i3 Energy PLC is expected to bring "multiple benefits", an analyst on Tuesday said. ...
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John Wood free to execute on delivering strategy after Sidara snub
(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC's half-year results hinted at future promise, while the end of the most recent takeover talks removes a distraction from management, analysts on Tuesday...
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BT shares fall but Sky, CityFibre link-up shouldn't be a "huge issue"
(Alliance News) - Shares in BT Group fell on Tuesday after Sky and CityFibre agreed a long-term partnership that will see Sky launch broadband services on the CityFibre network....
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