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Broker tips: Whitbread, Ashtead, Tullow Oil
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on Premier Inn operator Whitbread to 4,250p from 4,500p on Friday following the group's "disappointing" third-quarter update in the previous session.
Director dealings: Zenith founder and CEO ups stake
Zenith Energy revealed on Friday that chief executive Andrea Cattaneo had purchased seven million ordinary shares in the energy production and exploration company.
Morgan Stanley highlights 'underappreciated' opportunity at Ashtead
Analysts at Morgan Stanley upgraded Ashtead to 'overweight' on Friday, stating that data centres were an "overlooked structural growth opportunity" for US construction equipment rental.
US open: Stocks continue historic rally following some solid earnings
US stocks opened higher on Friday following the release of some economic data out of China overnight and a strong start to earnings season.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on Whitbread
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on Premier Inn operator Whitbread to 4,250p from 4,500p on Friday following the group's "disappointing" third-quarter update in the previous session.
OptiBiotix eyes profitability in 2020, explores Nasdaq listing
Life sciences business OptiBiotix Health provided revenue guidance for its recently wrapped up trading year on Friday and told investors it was now eyeing up a dual-listing on the New York Stock Exchange as it forecast profitability in 2020.
US pre-open: Futures point to positive open following Chinese data
US futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Friday following the release of some economic data out of China overnight.
Character Group warns on profit after challenging Christmas
Toymaker Character Group warned on profits on Friday after an "extremely challenging" 2019 Christmas trading period, with the total toy market in the UK contracting for the second successive year.
Live Company warns of weaker-than-expected FY results
Children's entertainment and education group Live Company warned on Friday that full-year results looked set to be below market expectations despite recording some strong growth in 2019.
GVC Holdings sees FY profits at top end of guidance
GVC Holdings said on Friday that it was "well placed" for 2020 as it progressed with integrating recently-acquired Ladbrokes Coral and continued to grow its US joint venture.