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Broker tips: JD Sports, Currys, Dunelm, Johnson Matthey, Warpaint
Berenberg has said it has a positive stance UK consumer stocks heading into 2025 due to depressed valuations and improving macro trends, naming JD Sports, Curry's and Dunelm among the best picks in the sector.
Director dealings: Pets At Home CEO raises stake
Pets At Home revealed on Friday that chief executive Lyssa McGowan had acquired 42,294 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed animal products retailer.
US open: Dow Jones on track for best monthly performance of 2024
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday as the Dow Jones headed for its best monthly performance this year.
US pre-open: Futures higher ahead of holiday-shortened session
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as traders get set to return from the Thanksgiving Day break.
Berenberg lowers target price on Johnson Matthey
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on diversified chemicals Johnson Matthey from 1,650. 0p to 1,500. 0p on Friday following the group's H125 results.
ECR Minerals enters into collaboration agreement with James Cook University
Exploration and development firm ECR Minerals said on Friday that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with James Cook University in Queensland to further explore the potential for rare earth elements within its Lolworth Project area.
Invinity names Adam Howard as CFO
Energy storage manufacturer Invinity revealed on Friday that Adam Howard has been tapped to take over as chief financial officer, with effect from 9 December.
Broker tips: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Cranswick, Weir, Easyjet, JD Sports
JPMorgan Cazenove double upgraded Sainsbury's and Tesco on Thursday as it took a look at the outlook for European food retail.
Director dealings: Johnson Matthey CEO snaps up shares
Johnson Matthey revealed on Thursday that chief executive Liam Condon had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed firm.
Kingfisher and M&S express interest in Homebase sites - report
Marks & Spencer and Kingfisher have reportedly both expressed interest in taking over the sites of several Homebase stores after the DIY retailer fell into administration earlier in November.
eEnergy secures contract with Newcastle College
Digital energy services provider eEnergy said on Thursday that it has secured a £975,000 contract with Newcastle College Group to deliver a full LED lighting conversion across ten buildings in Newcastle and Carlisle.
Berenberg slightly raises target price on Weir Group
Analysts at Berenberg slightly raised their target price on engineering giant Weir Group from 2,450. 0p to 2,500. 0p on Thursday as it said long-term value was continuing to emerge.
Tullow Oil lowers FCF guidance on payment delays
Energy company Tullow Oil lowered full-year free cash flow guidance on Thursday on the back of payment delays.
US close: Stocks lower as traders thumb over multiple data points
Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday as market participants digested a slew of economic data, including the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
Director dealings: Easyjet director raises stake
Easyjet revealed on Wednesday that non-executive director David Robbie had acquired 7,404 ordinary shares in the London-listed budget airline.
US pending home sales increase 5.4pc in October
US pending home sales increased 5. 4% year-on-year in October, according to the National Association Realtors, the biggest monthly gain since May 2021, following a 2. 6% increase in September.
US open: Stocks mixed following data onslaught
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start early on Wednesday as market participants digested a slew of economic data, including the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
US economy grows 2.8pc in Q3
The Commerce Department revealed on Wednesday that the US economy expanded 2. 8% in the three months ended 30 September, in line with preliminary estimates, on the back of solid strong consumer spending and increased exports.
US jobless claims flat at 213,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a broadly flat pace in the week ended 23 November, according to the Labor Department.
US mortgage applications surge 6.3pc week-on-week
US mortgage applications surged 6. 3% in the week ended 22 November, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, building on the prior week's 1. 7% increase.