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dpa-AFX Overview: Analyst recommendations on U.K. stocks - 11 am
FRANKFURT (dpa-AFX) - The following investment banks issued recommendationson U.K. stocks this morning as follows:Analyst recommendations in the dpa-AFX International ProFeed on 23.09.2026 -11.00 am- BARCLAYS RAISES SMIT
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Weekly Recap: Sugar loss outlook and Primark UK home delivery
Associated British Foods plc (LSE:ABF) warned Sugar will post a FY2026 adjusted operating loss near £25—£60m and forecast FY2027 losses of £70—£170m, citing gas, prices, weather and FX, while Primark expands into UK home
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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European shares near two-month lows after ECB hikes rates
European shares fell to near two-month lows on Thursday. The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.5% as the ECB increased borrowing costs and warned of higher inflation driven by the war-fueled energy shock.
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC
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Primark to Launch Home Deliveries in Britain as Fashion Competition Grows
By Andrea FiguerasFashion retailer Primark said it plans to offer home delivery services in Britain, aiming to boost growth and complement its store-led model as competition in the fashion market intensifies.Primark, whi
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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ABF: Primark grows sales and expands digitally, while sugar losses weigh and demerger plans advance
Primark delivered modest sales growth amid challenging markets, with strategic investments in pricing, digital, and new store openings. Food businesses saw mixed results, while sugar faced significant losses due to crop
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC
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European stocks tread water as ECB decision looms
By Sudeshna GhoshalEuropean shares were subdued on Thursday after their biggest selloff in two months, as investors awaited an expected interest rate hike from the European Central Bank and comments from President Christ
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 10, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC
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AB Foods shares fall about 10% after sugar and grocery outlook caution
Associated British Foods cautioned on the outlook for its sugar and grocery units. Shares in AB Foods fell around 10% in early morning trading Thursday ahead of the planned split of its food operations and fashion arm Pr
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC
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ABF: Primark and food divisions pursue growth and transformation amid challenging markets and cost pressures
Primark expects modest sales growth but faces like-for-like declines, offset by strategic investments in pricing, digital, and new channels like home delivery. Food businesses see mixed performance, with grocery profits
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 08:25 AM UTC
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Boohoo sells Sheffield distribution centre, Primark will lease it
Boohoo said it sold its Sheffield distribution centre and reassigned the lease to Primark. RBC Capital Markets said the disposal appears positive for both companies in a research note.
MNA | Sep 10, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC
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Key facts: LSE:ABF Primark LFL -2.6%; 2027 sugar loss £70m—£170m
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EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC
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AB Foods expects sugar unit losses to deepen
AB Foods said prolonged hot weather in the UK and Europe hit consumer demand for Twinings tea. It also expected FY26 group adjusted operating profit to be broadly in line with its previous expectation and forecast Primar
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:57 AM UTC
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AB Foods plans to offer UK home delivery at Primark; Sees lower FY sales
Primarks’s total sales growth was expected to come in at 2% for both the fourth quarter and full year thanks to new stores and franchises.The company, which also owns food and ingredients operations, maintained full-year
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC
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AB Foods expects Primark FY like-for-like sales to fall 2.6%
Associated British Foods said it expects full-year like-for-like sales at its Primark division to fall by 2.6% amid a tough consumer environment. The company also said it plans to introduce home delivery at the clothing
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:37 AM UTC
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Before the bell: happy ECB day!
BEFORE THE BELL: HAPPY ECB DAY!European markets are mostly looking to start the day on a slightly upbeat note, ahead of the European Central Bank's interest-rate decision - and perhaps, more interestingly to some, commen
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 10, 2026, 06:36 AM UTC
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Boohoo Group Trades Under Debenhams Group Name
Boohoo Group Trades Under Debenhams Group Name
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC
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Boohoo expects net debt negligible by February 2027 year-end
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC
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Boohoo receives GBP76.5M, remaining GBP13.5M expected early next year
Boohoo says it has received GBP76.5M on completion. The remaining GBP13.5M is expected early next year.
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
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ABF Sees FY27 Retail Adjusted Oper Margin Around 10%
ABF Sees FY27 Retail Adjusted Oper Margin Around 10%
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC
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Associated British Foods expects Primark Q4 like-for-like sales down 3%
Associated British Foods said it expects Primark’s Q4 like-for-like sales to fall 3%.
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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ABF expects FY26 sugar-adjusted operating loss at top of GBP25M-GBP60M range
ABF Sees FY27 Adj Oper Loss GBP70M to GBP170M
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:15 AM UTC
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ABF sees FY26 grocery adj operating profit slightly below expectations
ABF says its FY26 grocery adjusted operating profit is slightly below previous expectations.
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:13 AM UTC
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ABF Sees 4Q Agriculture Sales Expected to Decrease in the Mid-Single Digits
ABF Sees 4Q Agriculture Sales Expected to Decrease in the Mid-Single Digits
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC
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ABF Sees 4Q Sugar Sales, Profitability in UK and Spain Declining
ABF Sees 4Q Sugar Sales, Profitability in UK and Spain Declining
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:11 AM UTC
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ABF: Higher Adj Oper Loss Reflects the Increase in Contract Provisions
ABF: Higher Adj Oper Loss Reflects the Increase in Contract Provisions
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 06:10 AM UTC
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ABF Sees 4Q Grocery Sales Expected to Grow in the Mid-Single Digits
ABF Sees 4Q Grocery Sales Expected to Grow in the Mid-Single Digits
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:08 AM UTC
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ABF Primark 4Q like-for-like sales fall around 3.0%
Associated British Foods LSE:ABF said on Thursday its Primark clothing business, which it plans to spin off next year, will offer home delivery in the UK in the future.The group said Primark's like-for-like sales are exp
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:07 AM UTC
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ABF retail split expected to be completed in Dec 2027
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 06:06 AM UTC
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Associated British Foods sees FY26 Primark adj operating margin 10%
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:05 AM UTC
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ABF sees FY26 Primark total sales growth of 2%
ABF Sees 4Q Primark Total Sales Growth 2%
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:04 AM UTC
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ABF sees FY26 Primark LFL sales fall 2.6%
ABF says FY26 Primark like-for-like (LFL) sales fall 2.6%. The body repeats the same FY26 Primark LFL sales figure.
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC
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ABF Primark Q4 sales rise 2% as digital and new stores grow
Primark Q4 sales are set to rise 2%, driven by new stores and digital initiatives. Food segments delivered mixed results and Sugar faced ongoing challenges, while adjusted operating profit is expected to meet prior guida
EARNINGS | Sep 10, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC
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Primark sets Bahrain and Qatar opening dates with Alshaya partnership
Primark announced opening dates for its first Bahrain and Qatar stores with Alshaya Group. City Centre Bahrain is scheduled to open September 23, with further Qatar details in the release.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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AB Foods' Primark to Face Lackluster Comparable Sales Growth — Market Talk
Primark owner Associated British Foods faces structural headwinds, Citi analysts write. Primark--which is expected to be spun off from the group by the end of next year--is likely to face lackluster like-for-like sales g
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
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Analyst notes: Barclays lifts AB Foods target; Berenberg backs Prudential
Banks issued UK stock recommendations. Barclays raised AB Foods’ price target to 1,970 pence (from 1,940) with an “Equal Weight” view. Berenberg started Prudential with a “Buy” and a 1,445 pence target.
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Lefties launches in Liverpool as Zara's budget sister brand expands
Lefties launches in Liverpool as Zara's budget sister brand expands
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC