All Analysts articles – Page 31
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Jack reiterates Buy for Spirit
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has reiterated his Buy recommendation for Spirit Pub Company after it reported an acceleration in like-for-like trading this morning, and said it deserves another re-rating
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NewsM&C20 holds steady amid general market decline
The M&C20 escaped the worst ravages of a week that saw the FTSE All Share Index plummet by 3.2% to 1,027
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Simon French at Panmure Gordon looks ahead to the H1 pre-close update from Spirit Pub Company on Tuesday (18 March), with the analyst “strongly” reiterating his Buy recommendation and 110p Target Price for the group
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NewsAction on pubcos this Parliament 'unlikely'
It’s “increasingly unlikely” that tenanted pub companies will be subject to legislation during this Parliament, according to leading analyst Nigel Parson
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NewsJack reiterates Buy for Spirit
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has reiterated his Buy recommendation for Spirit Pub Company ahead of its H1 trading statement next Tuesday (18 March), saying that the forecast risk for the group remains on the upside
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Leading analyst Mark Brumby at Langton Capital says that there have been several positive recent developments in terms of cost reduction for the pub and restaurant sector in the UK
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NewsCollyer: JDW share price 'high enough for now'
Leading analyst Geof Collyer has reiterated his Hold recommendation for JD Wetherspoon ahead of its H1 results next Friday, saying that it’s share price “seems high enough for now”, and suggested that the market is “getting maybe a little ahead of itself” in terms of expected upgrades
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NewsJack: JDW PBT to grow 6%
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has forecast that JD Wetherspoon will report a 6% rise in pre-tax profit to £37m, with earnings up 9%, at its interim results next Friday (14 March)
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NewsGrowth slows for M&C20
The M&C20 Index once again outperformed the FTSE All Share this week, although growth slowed to 0.5%, against +1.6% last week, following a sluggish performance by some major pub groups in particular
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Pub and restaurant operators will be able to manage the expected 3% rise in the national minimum wage (NMW) “without risk to margins”, according to leading analyst Douglas Jack
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NewsM&C20 underperforms All Share Index
The M&C20 underperformed the FTSE All Share Index this week, despite share price growth for seven of the top 10 sector firms. Overall growth was 1.6%, against +2.5% for the All Share
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NewsJack: Domino's FY earnings can grow c20%
Domino’s Pizza is capable of generating c20% earnings growth in 2014 despite the prospect of slightly slower UK expansion and a downside forecast in Germany, according to leading analyst Douglas Jack
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NewsGreggs FY to be 'broadly positive'
Efforts by Greggs to improve its retail systems and processes are “firmly in train”, according to a note from N+1 Singer that predicts a “broadly positive tenor” to its final results on 26 February
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NewsJack: Solid update expected from TRG
A leading analyst has said that The Restaurant Group, which will report its final results on 26 February, should be capable of maintaining double-digit earnings growth in 2014E
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NewsBatram: TRG a well-oiled machine
A leading analyst has said that there will be no slowing down from The Restaurant Group (TRG) when it delivers its full year update on 26 February, with the company expected to report another impressive performance
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NewsBatram: Domino’s model remains robust
A leading analyst has said that although he believes there are several challenges in Domino Pizza’s UK business, ultimatelyits model remains robust and highly cash-generative
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Leading analyst Mark Brumby at Langton Capital looks at the decision by Punch Taverns to postpone the vote on its restructuring proposals
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NewsM&C20 underperforms against FTSE
The M&C20 Index climbed 0.9% this week, driven by growth from one of its smaller companies but underperformed the FTSE All Share Index, which was up by 1.5%, for the second week in a row
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French reiterates Sell for Cineworld
Leading analyst Simon French has reiterated his Sell recommendation for Cineworld’s and increased his Target Price from 260p to 295p
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NewsM&C20 delivers flat performance
The M&C20 Index was flat this week, as growth for the two biggest companies was mitigated by share price dips for seven of the top 10 firms. The Index underperformed the FTSE All Share Index, which was up by 0.8%