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Broker tips: Rentokil, Liontrust Asset Management, Ryanair, IAG
Citi upgraded Rentokil Initial to 'buy' from 'neutral' on Thursday, arguing that the proposed acquisition of US rival Terminix could propel the company into the number one slot in US pest control.
US existing home sales decline in December
US existing home sales fell in December as higher prices and record low inventory levels shut out first-time buyers.
US open: Stocks pick up early gains as investors shrug off unexpected jobless claims increase
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Thursday as major indices try to bounce back from another day of heavy losses despite this week's jobless claims figures coming in hotter than expected.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly rise last week
Americans made first-time unemployment benefit claims at a higher than expected clip last week, driven by an increased number of Covid-19 cases that disrupted business activity across the nation.
Berenberg lowers target price on Liontrust Asset Management
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on asset manager Liontrust from 1,965. 0p to 1,850. 0p on Thursday after the group revealed increased market volatility at the start of 2022 had caused assets under management and advice to fall to roughly £36. 0bn.
US pre-open: Futures in the green ahead of jobless claims figures
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as major indices looked set to try bounce back from another day of heavy losses ahead of this week's jobless claims report.
Kier Group performs 'well' in H1 despite inflationary pressures
Infrastructure services and construction firm Kier Group said on Thursday that it had "performed well" in the first half of the trading year, despite inflationary pressures, and now expects to deliver interim results in-line with internal expectations.
City Pub Group FY revenues increase as Covid-19 impacts lessen
Pub landlord City Pub Group said on Thursday that it had generated a 38% increase in revenue to £35. 4m in 2021 as its locations were less affected by closures and restrictions stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic during the year.
Network International FY underlying earnings seen slightly ahead of market expectations
Payments solutions provider Network International said on Thursday that full-year underlying earnings were expected to come in slightly ahead of market expectations after group total revenues beat consensus estimates.
ContourGlobal sells Brazil hydroelectric generation business
British power generation firm ContourGlobal has sold its Brazil hydroelectric generation business to Patria Investments for BRL 1. 73bn (£229. 68m) as part of an effort to create "compelling value" for shareholders.
Polymetal receives mineral resource estimate for Pavlov asset
Precious metals mining company Polymetal International said on Thursday that an initial JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate for its Pavlov asset in Russia pointed to as much as 700,000 ounces of gold being on the property.
Workspace rent roll grows in Q3 amid 'strong' customer demand
Real estate manager Workspace said on Thursday that customer demand had remained "strong" in the third quarter of its trading year, with an average of 831 enquiries per month over the period.
AB Foods' Q4 Primark sales weighed down by Omicron, Spirent closes out year with 'strong performance'
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 45. 7 points higher ahead of the bell on Thursday after closing out the previous session 0. 35% firmer at 7,589. 66.
Spirent Communications FY revenues grow following 'strong' Q4 performance
Test and assurance solutions provider Spirent Communications said on Thursday that it closed 2021 with a "strong performance" in the final quarter, with several important wins across all parts of its portfolio.