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Firstgroup (FGP) Share News

LONDON BRIEFING: NatWest raises outlook; boohoo hits back at Frasers

25th Oct 2024 07:50

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open slightly higher on Friday, but is still set for a weekly loss as equities have been held back by US interest rate and election uncertainty, as well as some pre-UK budget nerves. Read More

Hitachi reaches milestone in FirstGroup decarbonisation joint venture

23rd Oct 2024 11:49

(Alliance News) - Hitachi Ltd on Wednesday said its battery and charging management software and services were now in use across multiple bus depots as part of its decarbonisation project with FirstGroup PLC. Read More

FirstGroup buys London coach operator Anderson Travel

21st Oct 2024 09:11

(Alliance News) - FirstGroup PLC on Monday said it has bought Anderson Travel for an undisclosed price, aimed at expanding its coach services in and around London. Read More

Picton Property's Chair Wilson to step down on FirstGroup appointment

4th Oct 2024 12:57

(Alliance News) - Picton Property Income Ltd on Friday said that Chair Lena Wilson is due to step down from her position on January 31, following her appointment as chair of FirstGroup PLC. Read More

FirstGroup appoints Picton Property Income Chair Lena Wilson as chair

11th Sep 2024 10:35

(Alliance News) - FirstGroup PLC on Wednesday said it appointed the current chair of London-based commercial property real estate investment trust Picton Property Income Ltd, Lena Wilson, as chair from February 1. Read More

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

19th Aug 2024 14:24

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IN BRIEF: FirstGroup chair steps down, year starts as expected

26th Jul 2024 13:41

FirstGroup PLC - Aberdeen-based transport company - Says, ahead of its annual general meeting on Friday afternoon, that its overall trading performance in the financial year to date "has been in line with the expectations we outlined at our full year results on [June 11]". At the time it reported an annual pretax loss and decreased revenue for the year ended March 30, and predicted "progressive growth" for FirstBus with "steady progression" towards a 10% adjusted operating profit margin. Notes achievements in financial 2025 so far including contract to operate the IFS Cloud London Cable Car on behalf of Transport for London, and agreeing terms to sell the remaining liabilities of the legacy Greyhound US pension plan. Read More

UK train services to be brought into public ownership from early 2025

18th Jul 2024 13:22

(Alliance News) - More train services are set to be brought under public ownership from "early next year", UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said. Read More

FirstGroup's Avanti West Coast summoned amid "woeful" service

16th Jul 2024 20:41

(Alliance News) - A railway boss has been summoned by the Transport Secretary to account for the company's "woeful" service, the UK government said. Read More

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

11th Jul 2024 14:40

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche ups Kingfisher, Currys and Moonpig

9th Jul 2024 09:29

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

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks powered higher by cooler US data

12th Jun 2024 17:00

(Alliance News) - European stocks recovered on Wednesday, with a favourable US inflation reading handing equities a boost before the Federal Reserve interest rate decision later. Read More

Labour threatens to strip FirstGroup's Avanti West Coast of contract

12th Jun 2024 16:01

(Alliance News) - Labour has said it will urgently consider stripping Avanti West Coast of its train operating contract if it wins the UK general election. Read More

FirstGroup raises annual dividend by 45% as adjusted profit jumps 40%

11th Jun 2024 09:59

(Alliance News) - FirstGroup PLC on Tuesday celebrated "continued progress" with First Bus revenue jumping in its latest year, although overall revenue fell and it reported a pretax loss due to the cost of a pension scheme settlement. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley cuts Anglo American

11th Jun 2024 09:57

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

LONDON BRIEFING: FTSE 100 called up despite unemployment rise

11th Jun 2024 07:52

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London was called to open higher on Tuesday, after data showed that unemployment in the UK unexpectedly rose. Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

4th Jun 2024 14:27

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS double upgrades AJ Bell to 'buy'

1st May 2024 09:26

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

LONDON BRIEFING: GSK ups outlook; Next first-quarter beats forecast

1st May 2024 07:46

(Alliance News) - Equities in London are called to open flat on Wednesday, ahead of the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision, while a host of financial markets in mainland Europe and beyond are closed for public holidays. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 shakes off red-hot US inflation gauge

25th Apr 2024 16:57

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 outperformed on Thursday, enjoying a solid rise on largely well-received corporate earnings and a share price jump for miner Anglo American after it received a takeover bid from peer BHP. Read More

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