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Stick with Whitbread on takeover hopes, Canaccord says
Investors should stick with Whitbread shares despite weak trading because it is financially strong and a potential takeover target, Canaccord Genuity said.
Xeros expects to raise more funds despite reduced losses
Xeros Technology said it expected to raise more funds from shareholders in 2019 even as the water-reduction tech company reported a reduced annual loss.
Whitbread warns on weaker hotel demand as profit edges up
Whitbread warned that political and economic uncertainty had reduced demand for its hotels in the UK even as cost control helped its annual profits.
Lufthansa swings to a loss on fuel costs and lower fares
Deutsche Lufthansa blamed high fuel costs and pressure on fares as the German airline group swung to a first-quarter loss of more than €300m (£259m).
Hot Easter helps drive stronger UK grocery sales, Kantar says
Grocery sales growth increased in the past three months as warm weather prompted shoppers to spend a record £2. 5bn during the Easter week.
Inflows help push St James's Place funds to record £103.5bn
St James's Place's funds under management reached a record £103. 5bn in the first quarter as the wealth management company attracted more investments.
Buy Aviva on strengthening balance sheet, Jefferies says
Investors should buy shares in Aviva to benefit from the insurer’s strengthening balance sheet, Jefferies analysts said.
Hammond seeks to build China ties on trip to Beijing
Chancellor Philip Hammond has stepped up attempts to strengthen economic ties with China by praising the Belt and Road initiative and suggesting Britain could go easier on Chinese expansion in the South China Sea.
Unilever to buy back up to €165m of shares to pay awards
Unilever said it would spend up to €165m (£142m) buying back shares to make awards under its management co-investment plan.
Warren Buffett says he's ready to invest in the UK
Warren Buffett is prepared to invest in Britain immediately if the right opportunity arises.
Ferrexpo rejects Deloitte view on delay to Blooming Land probe
Ferrexpo rejected Deloitte's assertion that it delayed a review into donations to the Blooming Land charity in Ukraine in the latest exchange between the company and its former auditor over the affair.
Auto Trader CEO Mather to retire in March 2020
Auto Trader said on Monday that chief operating officer Nathan Coe would be its next chief executive after current boss Trevor Mather announced his intention to retire from the used-car marketplace in 2020.
Deloitte quits as Ferrexpo auditor after clash over charity donations
Ferrexpo shares plunged on Friday after Deloitte quit as its auditor following a disagreement between the company and the accountancy firm over donations made to a charitable foundation.
RBS warns on income growth as first-quarter profit falls
Royal Bank of Scotland warned that uncertainty over Brexit would weigh on income growth as falling revenue drove a 16% drop in the bank's first-quarter profit.
Pearson on track as sales rise in first quarter
Pearson said it was on track to meet expectations for 2019 as the education services company posted rising sales for the first quarter.
Billionaire Philip Day makes move for embattled Bonmarche
Retail billionaire Philip Day has offered to buy Bonmarche for about £5. 7m after purchasing more than half the struggling fashion chain’s shares.
Countryside is star buy for Jefferies in upbeat housebuilders report
Countryside is the star share among UK housebuilders, Jefferies said as it started coverage of the industry with an upbeat report.
Playtech hires Massion and Krumins as non-executive directors
Playtech has appointed two non-executive directors as part of a push to bring in new faces with the right experience to its board.
Workspace CEO Jamie Hopkins quits for personal reasons
Workspace is looking for a new boss following chief executive Jamie Hopkins's decision to quit after seven years leading the office developer.
BHP reviews production guidance after cyclone damage
BHP is reviewing production and unit cost guidance after a cyclone caused flooding at its iron ore operations in Western Australia.