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Canaccord ups price target on 888
Canaccord Genuity has upped its price target on 888 Holdings after the gaming group reported a strong set of first quarter numbers.
Carlsberg raises toast to strong Asian sales
Carlsberg upped its full-year outlook on Wednesday, after strong demand in China helped mitigate the hit from lockdown restrictions elsewhere in the world.
Shares spark as Deutsche sees quarterly profits jump
Shares in Deutsche Bank rallied on Wednesday, after the German lender posted its highest quarterly profits for seven years.
Santander sees earnings surge, shakes up European management
Spanish lender Santander has announced a shake-up of its senior management team, as it posted a surge in first-quarter profits.
Alphabet profits rocket on lockdown boom
Google-owner Alphabet has reported a surge in quarterly profits, after the Covid-19 pandemic powered demand for online services.
Shop prices remain under pressure - BRC
UK shop prices continued to fall in April, industry data showed on Wednesday, although the rate of decline has started to ease.
Jefferies reiterates 'hold' rating on HSBC following Q1 results
Jefferies reiterated its ‘hold’ rating on HSBC on Tuesday, following the publication of the lender's forecast-beating first quarter numbers.
UK retail sales rocket at fastest pace since 2018 - CBI
UK retail sales have grown at their fastest rate since 2018, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Tuesday, as non-essential shops start to reopen.
Vivo Energy claims 'strong start' to 2021
Vivo Energy said on Tuesday it had made a strong start to the year, with first-quarter volumes continuing to recover from the “significant” impact of Covid-19.
PZ Cussons cleans up in third quarter
PZ Cussons reported a 5% jump in quarterly revenues on Monday, fuelled by strong demand for core hygiene brands such as Carex and Morning Fresh.
Vaccinated shoppers help boost UK supermarket sales
Take-home grocery sales are continuing to grow, industry data showed on Tuesday, as the ongoing vaccine rollout and easing of lockdown restrictions boost demand.
Facebook, Axel Springer launch antitrust complaint against Apple in Germany
Some of Germany’s biggest media companies have filed an antitrust complaint against Apple, it was reported on Monday.
BofA initiates coverage of London Market insurers, Lancashire named 'top pick'
Bank of America has initiated coverage of London Market insurers, naming Lancashire its top pick with a ‘buy’ recommendation.
Shopper numbers ease following previous week's surge - Springboard
Shopper numbers have fallen back from the previous week’s surge, when numbers were boosted by the re-opening of non-essential retail, industry data showed on Monday.
CBD specialist Voyager Life confirms IPO
Cannabis oil specialist Voyager Life is to make its market debut, it was confirmed on Monday, following a successful crowdfunding campaign earlier in 2021.
Germany business sentiment dampened by third wave - ifo
German business sentiment edged only marginally higher in April, data showed on Monday, after morale was held back by the third wave of Covid-19 infections to hit the continent.
Pressure groups to lobby UN over menthol tobacco - report
The US government is facing further pressure to ban menthol cigarettes after campaign groups lobbied the United Nations over the issue, it was reported on Wednesday.
Canaccord initiates coverage of Avast at 'buy'
Canaccord Genuity has initiated coverage of blue chip security specialist Avast with a ‘buy’ recommendation.
Football shares tumble after Super League collapses
Shares in football clubs were sharply lower on Wednesday, after plans to launch a European Super League collapsed just days after they were first announced.
Synthomer ups full-year earnings guidance, shares spark
Synthomer has upped its 2021 earnings guidance following a strong start to 2021, sending shares in the FTSE 250 chemicals specialist higher.