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What can investors expect from Vodafone’s Friday update?
Vodafone and Acacia Mining add some weight to an otherwise light Friday in July.
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Vodafone Group PLC
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Vodafone Group PLC is a mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States.
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Vodafone's signal boosted by price target hikes from both Deutsche Bank and Berenberg
In its note to clients, Deutsche Bank repeated its ‘buy’ rating on Vodafone as it raised its target to 300p from 285p after hiking estimates following the firm’s full-year results
Berenberg downgrades rating for TalkTalk in note flagging up uncertainties in the UK telecoms and broadband sector
The broker’s analysts cut their stance on the FTSE 250-listed firm to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ after chopping its target price by 37%, to 140p from 224p
FTSE 100 finishes lower amid UK political uncertainty and US tech sell-off
Around 8.45am, the UK blue chip index was about 24 points lower at 7,503, having gained around 1% on Friday after international stocks benefited from sterling’s falls
FTSE 100 closes lower as Britain heads to the polls
The blue chip FTSE 100 index closed 28 points down at 7,449
Vodafone brings in new measures to stop its ads appearing on fake news and hate speech sites
The telecoms firm’s updated code of conduct is designed to stop the flow of money to “abusive and damaging” outlets
Vodafone signs partner market agreement with South Korea's LG Uplug
Vodafone has entered into a partner market agreement with South Korean telecommunications company LG Uplug Corp.
No plain sailing ahead for Vodafone, says Barclays
It comes on the week the group posted full year results, in which it sounded an upbeat note on prospects
Vodafone shares gain as it reports wider full year loss but points to growth in 2018
Vodafone expects an increase in earnings and free cash flow in the current year as it merges its India arm with Idea Cellular
FTSE 100 brushes off inflation fears to close at record high
The FTSE 100 index closed up 68.94 points at 7,523 - a new record high
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Vodafone to post drop in full year revenue and earnings amid rising competition
Vodafone and Speedy Hire report their full year results on Tuesday
FTSE 100 firm but off highs despite new intra-day records for US indices
The UK blue chip index finished 41 points higher at 7,342, retreating from the session peak of 7,359 but still well above the day’s low of 7,300
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FTSE 350 companies to pay record level of dividends in second quarter, led by National Grid
National Grid has led the charge in dividend payments in the second quarter
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As Sirius Minerals prepares to move to the main market, is it time to SXX up the ISA?
Is it time for BT, Lloyds and Vodafone to move over and make room in the ISA for Sirius Minerals?
Vodafone grabs India's telecoms tiger by the tail in merging its operations with rival Idea Cellular
More than 10 telecom operators are battling it out to try and attract India's one billion mobile users, forcing firms to keep tariffs low, significantly impacting their profitability
Vodafone confirms plans to create biggest telecoms player in India with merger of its business with Idea
The combined company will have nearly 400 mln customers, a 35% customer market share, and 41% revenue market share.
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Tesco chairman only "joking" when he said white men an "endangered species" in UK boardrooms
John Allan, who became Tesco chairman in 2015, told the Retail Week Live conference last week that women and people from an ethnic background were in an "extremely propitious period" when it came to getting top jobs in business
Vodafone undervalued - if it rids itself of Indian millstone
Jefferies and JP Morgan Cazenove both agree Vodafone is cheap, and if it can hive off its Indian arm, it looks cheaper still
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FTSE shares fall led by HSBC earnings disappointment
FTSE 100 shares were dragged lower by banks such as HSBC and RBS on Tuesday
BT hanging in there against Virgin Media onslaught
Haitong says BT's Openreach arm is holding up well in the face of the network expansion by Virgin Media
Vodafone sees earnings at "lower end" of guidance due to intensifying competition in the UK and India
The firm reported a 1.7% increase in overall organic service revenue for its third quarter. But UK service revenues fell 3.2%, and in India they were down 1.9%.
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FTSE shares rise after sterling hit by dovish Bank of England report
The BoE said the UK economy will grow substantially faster than its downgraded forecasts made in the wake of last June's shock Brexit vote.
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Will Vodafone’s third quarter disappoint?
Vodafone, Astrazeneca and Vedanta are among the blue-chips due to report on Thursday.
Vodafone looks to tackle its Indian tiger as it reveals merger talks with Ideal Cellular
Vodafone said it was in talks with Ideal Cellular’s owner, Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla about an all-share deal that could help the groups counter fierce competition.
FTSE 100 shares fall after Trump’s travel ban order
FTSE 100 shares ended lower on Monday, following falls in Asia and Europe after President Donald Trump's decision to impose a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries
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Week Ahead: Shell expected to announce unchanged dividend for 2017
Big names reporting this week: SSE, TalkTalk, AstraZeneca, Compass, Vedanta
Vodafone Dutch JV with Liberty Global up and running
It may be the Netherlands but Vodafone believes the future is not orange
FTSE 100 and small-cap stocks chalk record highs
FTSE 100 and small-cap stocks ended at fresh record highs on Tuesday, the first session of 2017, after being buoyed by higher Wall Street on bullish US factory data, 18-month high oil prices and even bumper Chinese data
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Trending - BT, Mines & Money, executive pay and more
A look at some of the hottest trending stories on the day
Vodafone dialling up the gains in Europe, says Deutsche
Underlying data price trends continue to improve in Europe, while a recovering handset cycle may assist growth in the scond half, says the broker.
Is Vodafone/Liberty Global deal off the table?
City newcomer Haitong Research gives four major reasons why the long-mooted Liberty deal is off the table
Ofcom confirms BT will be excluded from 2.3Ghz spectrum auction
BT/EE’s share of the immediately useable spectrum should fall to around 42% from 45% following the auction
Vodafone dials higher as first half results beat
Italy and Germany were at the vanguard as Voda weighed in with earnings before interest tax and depreciation of €7.9bn, up 4% on a year ago
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UK stocks end higher but wary of US rate hike
UK stocks ended higher on Tuesday but off their day’s best as speculation mounted over a December US rate hike
Down 20% this year, but is BT worth buying?
According to Deutsche Bank, the former state telecoms monopoly still has a lot on its plate.
Amazingly dull Vodafone shares may be worth buying, but where’s the excitement?
Technical analyst Zak Mir says buy Vodafone, but only when the share price dips as there's no sign of where real growth will come from.
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Vodafone dialling all the right numbers for UBS
The influential Swiss house reckons Germany is back on the growth trail after 13 successive quarters of stuck in reverse gear.
Bank of England corporate bond buying starts Sept 27
The Bank of England announced its plans for corporate bond-buying after the London close on Monday. The central bank will start buying on September 27 and will continue buying for an “initial period” of 18 months
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Vodafone deal with Liberty could provide investors with huge boost, says UBS
Vodafone, Centamin and Mondi have each been given the spotlight treatment.
London shares end lower as PMI data reveals business costs rising
London shares ended lower on Thursday as a robust manufacturing survey was interpreted as adding to production costs, rather than boosting exports in the wake of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union
London stocks end mixed after dire PMI data but hopes of fiscal and monetary stimulus
London shares ended mixed on Friday after the first grim data since the Brexit vote pushed sterling lower, giving internationally-exposed blue-chip stocks a boost but punishing UK-centric midcaps
Falling pound buoys London equities
he FTSE 100 Index pared losses to stand 24.9 points ahead at 6724.8
Vodafone beats first quarter revenue hopes but UK declines
Mobile phone giant said first quarter group organic service revenue grew 2.2%
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FTSE 100 Index falls as UK manufacturing slumps
FTSE 100 falls 15.32 points as UK manufacturing data drops to lowest since April 2009
PREVIEW: Vodafone Group may face 'Brexit' grilling
Mobile phone group set to take hit from EU's new roaming charge clampdown
Maven Capital and YFM back buy-out of Indigo Telecom
It has already identified a number of bolt-on deals that offer sales and cost synergies
FTSE 100 Index closes lower on mild profit taking
London's blue chips shed a couple of points at the close after gains earlier
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FTSE 100 Index treads water as market awaits Carney comments
The Footsie fell 0.18 points to 6682.68 in early trading
Trending - Brexit, BHS, Nostra Terra, Vodafone...
There has been a flurry of company commentary today, with undertones concerning Brexit,
Vodafone may relocate HQ after Brexit vote
A big issue, says Vodafone, will be that of the free movement of people, capital, and goods within the EU
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Brokers pick their winners post-Brexit
Broadcaster ITV was downgraded, as was airline group IAG
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BREXIT LIVE: City reaction as Britons choose leave
That's it from us for a very volatile Friday, more Brexit reaction to follow on Monday.
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Brokers: Jefferies bearish on telecom firms
Jefferies International has seemingly lost faith in communications groups, as it downgraded its target prices for Sky PLC (LON:SKY), TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC (LON:TALK), BT Group PLC (LON:BT) and Vodafone Group PLC (LON:VOD).
Lite Access receives $132,575 Lite X order in South Africa but more could come
Lite Access Technologies Inc. shares advanced by 5% on Monday after the company said it received the first purchase order valued at 2,005,877 South African rand (US$132,575) for its proprietary Lite X Tend solution from Vodacom, South Afric
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Brokers: Vodafone downgraded on structural worries
Vodafone, Just Eat, BT and Rambler Metals
FTSE 100 Index falls on bad news from Beijing
The FTSE 100 Index fell 46.39 points to 6255 in early trading
Flat finish for the Footsie as Fed announcement looms
Today was effectively a wash-out for equities, with the Footsie barely changed
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FTSE 100 Index falls but Goals Soccer Centres scores high
Footsie falls 40 points but Goals Soccer Centres lifts nearly 10%
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Mining stocks drag Footsie lower, while Aim also struggles
Mining stocks weighed on the Footsie but Capital Drilling offered some hope for the beleaguered sector
FTSE 100 Index rings up gains amid Vodafone cheer
The FTSE 100 Index gained 29.16 points to about 6181 by lunchtime
Vodafone Group signals recovery in Europe
Mobile phone group said trading in Europe stabilised in the fourth quarter
FTSE 100 muted despite last night's US market strength
Muted rise for FTSE 100 despite strong night from US and Asian market.
FTSE100 set for modest opening despite Wall Street surge
In comparison with the gains seen on Wall Street and Asia, London is set for a subdued opening
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Preview - Can Vodafone live up to positive expectations?
Vodafone, Speedy Hire and Blinkx are among the highlights in Tuesday's schedule in London.
Week ahead - Is Merlin on the right track?
Other updates come from paving specialist Marshalls, SSE Group, Thomas Cook Group PLC and Mothercare
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Nightmare week for Snoozebox as sleepless nights continue
It was a nightmare week for shareholders of portable accommodation company Snoozebox Holdings PLC
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BT Group cut off by Jefferies, Numis opens with a ‘buy’ for Horizon Discovery
BT Group, Vodafone, Ashmore, Burberry, BHP Billiton, Horizon Discovery all feature in Wednesday’s broker spotlight.
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Vodafone to benefit from sterling's weakness, Deutsche Bank says
DB ups earnings estimates for Vodafone to reflect sterling's weakness. Cyan's share price more than doubles but Cantor Fitzgerald sees it tripling from here.
BT set to keep Openreach in Ofcom ruling - analysts
Telecoms regulator Ofcom set to decide whether BT can keep Openreach or must hive it off
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Footsie closes lower as oil and Standard Chartered weigh
Footsie closed 1.25% down as oil weighed along with the results from Standard Chartered..
London shares fall on mining woe and business's EU exit fears
Footsie companies warned that EU exit could cost UK jobs and investment
Vodafone goes Dutch in pan-European expansion drive
Investors hope Vodafone's Netherlands deal with Liberty Global could lead to something bigger
Liberty Global and Vodafone agree Dutch deal
Liberty’s loss-making Ziggo broadband operation will combine with Vodafone’s mobile network in Holland, to create one company.
Vodafone continues European expansion with Dutch deal
UK-based mobile group teams up with Liberty Global in Dutch joint venture
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FTSE 100 lifted by resource stocks
Resource stocks were back in favour big-time today, helped by a softer US sollar
Market bounces amid oil supply cut talk
The FTSE 100 Index was 56.86 points up at 5894 at lunchtime
Vodafone's underlying revenues improve again
Group organic service revenue rose by 1.4%, or 2.1% stripping out mobile termination costs,
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Footsie climbs back above 5,900 as oil prices rebound
The FTSE 100 Index gained 64.07 points to 5901 in early trading
Thurday's agenda - Shell latest big oiler to open up results can
After BP's results on Tuesday, which took the market by surprise, traders will undoubtedly be anxious about Shell's figures on Thursday at a time when the oil market is in turmoil.
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FTSE 100 closes 138 lower as crude retreats
If the crude prices is a pressure for the broader market, for BP it is devastating.
Liberty Global and Vodafone talk on Dutch venture
The UK mobile giant confirmed on Tuesday it was now holding talks with Liberty over a joint venture in the Netherlands incorporating both groups' loacal companies.
FTSE 100 in triple-digit fall after BP shocker
London’s blue chips recorded a triple–digit drop as BP unveiled a huge loss
Week Ahead: Big oil and big pharma to the fore
Big oil and big pharma will wrestle for the limelight. On the economic front, the big events are the Bank of England's interest rate decision and US non-farm payrolls.
Sky's interims divide analyst opinion..
Interim results from broadcast and telecoms giant Sky, due out tomorrow, appear to split analyst opinion.
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Royal Bank of Scotland finally a ‘buy’, says UBS
RBS, Lloyds, Wood Group, Amec, Weir, Vodafone and QinetiQ are in Tuesday’s broker spotlight.
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FTSE100 ends 2015 on whimper
FTSE100, the UK's premier share index, closed out the year around 25 points lower in a curtailed trading day...
Risers and Fallers: Ortac, Life Sciences, Vodafone, URU, Inspirit...
Main share price movers on last trading day of 2015
UK shares start lower as 2016 beckons
FTSE100, as tipped by spreadbetters, fell in early deals on a truncated trading day....
What next for deal-making in 2016?
There has been plenty of deal-making in the UK and record merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the USA.