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Wood Group (J) (WG.) Share News

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 in red as UK election heats up

24th May 2024 12:00

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mostly in the red at midday Friday, as the UK election debate heats up and retail sales come in below expectations. Read More

TOP NEWS: John Wood spurns third takeover approach from Sidara

24th May 2024 09:53

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC on Friday said it rejected a third takeover approach from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners Holdings Ltd, known as Sidara. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: UK retail sales fall amid wet April; Co-Op Bank deal

24th May 2024 07:52

(Alliance News) - Stocks are called to open lower on Friday, following New York lower, as hopes of interest rate cuts have come into question. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Confident trade as US inflation rate cools

15th May 2024 16:59

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Wednesday, while the dollar struggled after a softer US inflation reading and weaker retail sales data, which put pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider rate cuts soon. Read More

TOP NEWS: John Wood rejects improved takeover proposal by Sidara

15th May 2024 15:55

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC on Wednesday said it rejected a new takeover proposal from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair & Partners Holdings Ltd, known as Sidara. Read More

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks flat as IPO chat brightens up subdued day

13th May 2024 12:01

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London marked time on Monday, consolidating recent gains, ahead of a key week of US economic data. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Trainline, cuts Kingspan

10th May 2024 09:52

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

John Wood first quarter revenue drops but keeps positive outlook

9th May 2024 12:57

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC on Thursday reported a drop in its quarterly sales, but maintained an upbeat outlook. Read More

UPDATE: Sidara ponders next move after John Wood rejects bid approach

8th May 2024 18:15

(Alliance News) - Sidara on Wednesday said it is "considering its next steps" after John Wood Group PLC rejected a takeover approach. Read More

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Shares rise as eyes turn to Bank of England

8th May 2024 16:54

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 achieving another record high and markets in a confident mood ahead of Thursday's Bank of England decision. Read More

TOP NEWS: Shares in John Wood soar after it spurns bid from Sidara

8th May 2024 12:56

(Alliance News) - Shares in John Wood Group PLC leapt on Wednesday after it rejected a fresh takeover attempt. Read More

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

2nd May 2024 13:48

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UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

2nd May 2024 13:44

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IN BRIEF: John Wood promotes Houston-based exec to lead strategy

29th Apr 2024 09:47

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based consulting and engineering for energy and materials sectors - Promotes Jennifer Richmond to chief strategy officer, a newly created role, from executive president of strategy & development. Richmond will be based in Houston, Texas and report to Chief Executive Officer Ken Gilmartin. She joined Wood in 2022 from New York-listed engineering peer Jacobs Solution Inc. Wood says Richmond will focus on "accelerating sustainable growth in energy and materials" and "realising further value for our stakeholders". The appointment comes after Wood earlier this month came under pressure from a large shareholder to explore a sale or a US listing to maximise value. Read More

PRESS: John Wood faces call to set itself up for sale from shareholder

16th Apr 2024 07:01

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC is facing a call from a large shareholder to explore a sale, Sky News reported on Monday evening. Read More

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Wizz Air raised; HSBC cuts Rentokil to 'hold'

8th Apr 2024 09:13

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

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 closes higher on busy corporate day

26th Mar 2024 16:59

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Tuesday, as investors are waiting to see a key inflation reading from the US on Friday. Read More

Wood Group eyes cost cuts as hails "significant progress" on strategy

26th Mar 2024 09:34

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC on Tuesday announced improved annual earnings, lifted its outlook and announced a "simplification programme" to trim costs. Read More

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

19th Mar 2024 15:54

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IN BRIEF: John Wood Group adds Babcock CEO David Lockwood to board

15th Feb 2024 09:20

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based energy and materials engineering and consulting - Hires David Lockwood as non-executive director, joining the board on March 12. Lockwood is the chief executive officer of London-based aerospace and defence contractor Babcock International Group PLC. Prior to Babcock, Lockwood was CEO of Babcock peer Cobham PLC and of electronics firm Laird PLC. Wood Chair Roy Franklin says Lockwood "is an innovative leader who has led large-scale company transformations and consistently delivered value for shareholders, making him a strong addition to Wood's board." Babcock welcomes the appointment, believing it will be "beneficial to both organisations". Read More

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