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Babcock (BAB) Share News

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg raises Computacenter to 'buy'

20th Jul 2026 09:18

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday: Read More

IN BRIEF: Babcock International issues GBP250 million 5-year bonds

10th Jul 2026 19:58

Babcock International Group PLC - London-based aerospace, defence and nuclear engineering - Announces the issue of GBP250 million of five-year bonds carrying fixed coupon of 5.125%, the group's first bond issue for seven years, to refinance the GBP300 million bond maturing in October. "Babcock's strong proposition, fundamentals and balance sheet, combined with leading market positioning in defence and nuclear, has led to a high level of demand, allowing us to price on attractive terms," it says. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including ongoing investment to support and drive growth. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Vodafone lifts FTSE 100 as easyJet backs new bid

10th Jul 2026 17:05

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday in calmer trading, boosted by double-digit gains from telecommunications firm Vodafone. Read More

WINNERS & LOSERS: Vodafone and easyJet jump on deal activity

10th Jul 2026 10:30

(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Friday. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 held back by AstraZeneca trial setback

9th Jul 2026 17:09

(Alliance News) - Heavy falls in AstraZeneca saw London's FTSE 100 underperform European peers, while investors continue to weigh developments in the Middle East. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks mixed amid weak tech but FTSE 100 edges up

7th Jul 2026 17:11

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 nudged higher on Tuesday, outperforming European and US peers, despite fresh falls among technology stocks and renewed tension in the Middle East. Read More

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE slips as weak UK construction weighs

6th Jul 2026 12:16

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Monday as weak UK construction data offset optimism surrounding the easyJet takeover and gains in defence stocks ahead of this week's Nato summit. Read More

IN BRIEF: Babcock International says Harry Holt to be CEO from July 31

6th Jul 2026 11:40

Babcock International Group PLC - London-based aerospace, defence and nuclear engineering - Confirms that Harry Holt will take over as chief executive officer at the end of this month. Holt's promotion to group CEO from head of its Nuclear division was announced back in January, but an exact date for Holt to replace David Lockwood wasn't set. Lockwood will step down as CEO and executive director on July 31 but remain with the company until the end of January next year. Lockwood has been in post since 2020. Holt's Nuclear business is Babcock's largest division. Read More

WINNERS & LOSERS: easyJet nears takeover deal; defence stocks rise

6th Jul 2026 10:31

(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Monday. Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Defence leads gains ahead of Nato summit

6th Jul 2026 09:18

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Monday, with defence stocks advancing ahead of this week's Nato summit and dealmaking activity lifted airlines. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 up as DAX hits record high in Frankfurt

3rd Jul 2026 17:09

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed a winning week on the front foot, while the DAX 40 hit a new best level, as fears of a US rate increase faded. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 up as US jobs data eases rate hike fears

2nd Jul 2026 17:04

(Alliance News) - European stocks soared on Thursday as weaker than expected US jobs figures dampened market worries of a near-term interest rate hike across the pond. Read More

WINNERS & LOSERS: PPHE Hotel ends sales process; CMC Markets rises

2nd Jul 2026 10:21

(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Thursday. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Mid-caps shine but AB Foods holds back FTSE 100

1st Jul 2026 17:00

(Alliance News) - Stocks ended mixed in London on Wednesday with US rate hike worries and a decline in Primark owner Associated British Foods hitting blue-chips, while mid-caps prospered. Read More

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 falls as Iran uncertainty returns

1st Jul 2026 12:08

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Wednesday, as renewed uncertainty about potential talks between the US and Iran weighed on investor sentiment. Read More

WINNERS & LOSERS: CMC Markets surges on guidance upgrade; miners fall

1st Jul 2026 10:39

(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday. Read More

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 edges up as defence firms rise

1st Jul 2026 09:16

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened slightly higher on Wednesday, as defence stocks continued to rise but Associated British Foods and JD Sports weighed on the FTSE 100. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 up as defence stocks rally on spend lift

30th Jun 2026 17:12

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday as investors digested government defence spending plans in the UK and cooling inflation data in Europe. Read More

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 up as UK defence spend plans released

30th Jun 2026 12:06

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Tuesday and had strengthened from earlier in the day, as defence stocks were buoyed by the new UK defence investment plan, while in Japan the yen hit a 40-year low. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS, RBC and Citi cut easyJet; UBS lowers Mondi

30th Jun 2026 09:21

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday: Read More

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