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Jefferies ups AO World price target but cuts rating
Jefferies raised its price target on AO World shares but downgraded its rating on the online electricals retailer's stock to 'hold' after the shares surged to a record high.
Swathes of England face strictest Covid restrictions
London escaped the most stringent of post-lockdown Covid-19 restrictions but Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle are among areas faced with strict measures in the runup to Christmas.
RBC ups Melrose price target, sees Nortek sale
Royal Bank of Canada increased its price target and earnings estimates for Melrose Industries and said the potential sale of Nortek Air could further boost the shares.
Aviva reports interim dividend and new payout policy
Aviva announced an interim dividend of 7p per share and a new payout policy as the insurer reported a 14% decline in new business for the first nine months of the year.
UK car production falls as Covid-19. hits exports
UK car production fell 18% in October as Covid-19 and fresh lockdowns reduced demand in important markets, industry figures showed.
Mothercare completes overhaul and swings to loss
Mothercare said its transformation plan was completed as the parent and child product seller reported a loss for the first half of its financial year.
Boohoo hires former judge Leveson to oversee reform
Boohoo has appointed legal heavyweight Brian Leveson, who headed the government's inquiry into the press, to oversee the company's efforts to recover from a scandal over treatment of workers.
Severn Trent dividend edges up as bad debts rise
Severn Trent's nudged up its interim dividend as the water company reported reduced profit due to lower revenue and higher bad debts from the Covid-19 crisis.