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analysts adjust ratings and price targets for london listed shares

Analysts have made several adjustments to London-listed shares, with RBC downgrading Ashtead Group to 'sector perform' and Goldman Sachs lowering its price target. UBS also cut ratings for United Utilities and National Grid to 'neutral', while Bank of America raised targets for St James’s Place and Phoenix Group. Other notable changes include Barclays downgrading Hammerson to 'underweight' and Citigroup adjusting targets for various companies, including Flutter Entertainment and Standard Chartered.
sharesmagazine.co.uk
British Pound Sterling Hammerson Plc Phoenix Group Holdings plc RELX PLC Deliveroo plc Admiral Group plc St. James's Place plc AJ Bell plc Burberry Group plc Ashtead Group plc RWS Holdings plc WPP plc United Utilities Group PLC Beazley plc Ninety One PLC Inchcape plc Quilter plc Flutter Entertainment plc Croda International Plc Legal & General Group Plc M&G plc Aviva plc Standard Chartered PLC NatWest Group plc National Grid plc Antofagasta plc GBR Show more
Finance & Economy, Market Report
10:30 29.04.2025

UBS lowers WPP target price amid cautious outlook for sales decline

UBS has reiterated its 'sell' recommendation for WPP, lowering the target price from 580 pence to 520 pence due to disappointing results and a cautious outlook. The group anticipates an organic sales decline of 0% to 2% in 2025, with hopes for improved performance in the latter half of the year.
ABC Bourse
British Pound Sterling WPP plc GBR
Finance & Economy, Market Report
10:47 28.04.2025

natwest ceo pay package could rise to 7.7 million ahead of agm

NatWest's chief executive, Paul Thwaite, is set to receive a pay package of up to £7.7 million, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. This represents a 43% increase, potentially rising to £9.5 million if the bank's shares increase by 50%. The bank is also on track for full private ownership by summer, with the government’s stake reduced to 2.99% after a £46 billion bailout in 2008.
Daily Business
British Pound Sterling Weirdo USD ASOS Plc Amazon.com, Inc. AJ Bell plc WPP plc Tesla, Inc. NatWest Group plc Anglo American plc St James's Place PLC Recordati SpA Unilever PLC GBR Elon Musk Nigel Farage Paul Thwaite Alison Rose Show more
Finance & Economy, Market Report
18:34 21.04.2025

WPP stock rating downgraded as shares decline significantly

WPP has been downgraded by Barclays from "overweight" to "equal weight," following a trend of mixed ratings from analysts. The stock has seen a significant decline of 15.3%, opening at $41.10, with a market cap of $8.87 billion and a P/E ratio of 6.88. Institutional investors have notably increased their stakes in the company, with several firms reporting substantial percentage increases in their holdings.
MarketBeat
WPP plc FRA BRA RUS CHE AUS ESP ITA USA GBR ARE CHN DEU ZAF Show more
Business & Industry, Market Report
14:18 01.03.2025

barclays downgrades wpp stock rating amid concerns over near term performance

Barclays has downgraded WPP's stock rating from Overweight to Equalweight, lowering the price target to £7.80 from £9.75 due to concerns over near-term performance, anticipating a weak first quarter and a negative second quarter. Despite a notable dividend yield of 4.74% and a history of consistent payments, analysts highlighted the potential impact of management changes and historical underperformance during transitions. In contrast, Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded WPP to Buy with a new target of £9.35, citing improving operational performance and favorable market conditions.
Investing.com UK
British Pound Sterling WPP plc GBR Conor O'Shea
Business & Industry, Market Report
07:54 28.02.2025

barclays mandates office return for staff at least three days weekly

Barclays has mandated that its 85,000 employees return to the office at least three days a week, with some departments requiring more in-person attendance. This move aligns with a broader trend among companies tightening remote work policies post-pandemic, as seen with Lloyds, WPP, and JP Morgan Chase. The Employment Rights Bill currently in parliament aims to enhance employees' rights to request flexible working arrangements.
thetimes.com
British Pound Sterling PwrCor, Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Amazon.com, Inc. WPP plc Lloyds Banking Group plc Starling Bank Ltd. Santander UK plc Barclays PLC USA GBR Joe Biden Raman Bhatia Show more
Business & Industry, News Article
14:20 31.01.2025

barclays increases office attendance requirements for employees amid hybrid work changes

Barclays has tightened its hybrid working policy, requiring most of its 85,000 employees to work in the office at least three days a week, up from two. This change aligns with a broader trend among banks, as firms like JPMorgan and WPP also enforce stricter in-office attendance rules. The shift reflects a growing emphasis on collaboration in physical spaces post-pandemic.
@FinancialTimes
United States Dollar PwrCor, Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. WPP plc Banco Santander, S.A. Lloyds Banking Group plc The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Barclays PLC USA GBR Roula Khalaf David M. Solomon Jamie Dimon Show more
Business & Industry, News Article
20:07 29.01.2025

elon musk proposes mandatory return to office for federal employees

Elon Musk plans to end remote work for millions of federal employees as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, advocating for a mandatory return to the office five days a week. He argues this will reduce government size and costs, suggesting that taxpayers shouldn't fund remote work privileges. This approach mirrors trends in corporate America, where companies like Amazon have faced employee exodus after similar mandates, while some leaders advocate for hybrid work models to balance productivity and flexibility.
cityam.com
United States Dollar Euro Amazon.com, Inc. Walmart Inc. Tesla, Inc. PayPal Holdings, Inc. SpaceXCoin USD WPP plc GBR USA Alex Chriss Kate Johnson Elon Musk Pat Geraghty Vivek Ramaswamy Show more
Politics & Governance, News Article
14:08 17.01.2025

Publicis Leads Communications Sector with Record New Contracts According to UBS

UBS analysts have identified Publicis as the leading stock in the communications sector, highlighting its impressive net new contracts totaling $6 billion from January to November. This performance significantly outpaces competitors like Omnicom and WPP, positioning Publicis for a projected 3% organic growth leverage by 2025. Key wins include contracts with major brands such as Lego, Sky, and Spotify.
Le Figaro Bourse
United States Dollar Omnicom Group Inc. Publicis Groupe S.A. The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. WPP plc FRA Adam Berlin Show more
Finance & Economy, Market Report
08:36 16.12.2024

omnicom seeks merger with interpublic to tackle advertising industry challenges

Omnicom is pursuing a merger with Interpublic, valuing the latter at approximately $13 billion, as traditional ad agencies face challenges from digital platforms and AI competitors. While the merger promises cost savings and resource pooling, concerns about creativity and potential revenue dis-synergy linger, with investors showing skepticism as market values dip post-announcement.
@FinancialTimes
Publicis Groupe S.A. Alphabet Inc. Omnicom Group Inc. Amazon.com, Inc. WPP plc Meta Platforms, Inc. USA John Wren Roula Khalaf Philippe Krakowsky Show more
Finance & Economy, Market Report
19:33 09.12.2024
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