News Results for Avast (AVST)
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21 Oct
16:40FTSE 100 drops below 5,800 as selling acceleratesReports suggesting Brexit talks will soon resume with the aim of concluding a deal by mid-November pushed sterling to its highest levels against the dollar in more than a month and contributed to a...
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21 Oct
07:28Avast reaffirms guidance as third-quarter earnings riseCybersecurity company Avast reaffirmed its outlook after reporting a rise in earnings and revenue in the third quarter. For the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020, adjusted earnings...
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14 Aug
10:20Broker Forecast - JP Morgan Cazenove issues a broker note on Avast PlcJP Morgan Cazenove today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 615p (from 515p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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13 Aug
12:10Broker Forecast - Goldman Sachs issues a broker note on Avast PlcGoldman Sachs today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 640p (from 600p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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13 Aug
12:00Broker Forecast - Jefferies International issues a broker note on Avast PlcJefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 685p (from 648p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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13 Aug
11:50Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on Avast PlcCredit Suisse today reaffirms its outperform investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 640p (from 550p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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13 Aug
08:30Broker Forecast - Barclays Capital issues a broker note on Avast PlcBarclays Capital today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 590p (from 580p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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12 Aug
08:30UK stocks open 0.3% higher as economy recovers in June; Asos soarsUK stocks pushed higher at the open on Wednesday after data showed the local economy posted a recovery in June, but nevertheless dropped by 20% over the entire second quarter. At 0820, the...
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12 Aug
07:30Avast raises dividend; sees revenue at upper end of guidanceCybersecurity provider Avast raised its dividend and said it expected revenue at the upper end of guidance after reporting a rise in first-half profit, driven by higher product demand owing to the...
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31 Jul
08:57Avast launches new cybersecurity productCybersecurity company Avast said it had launched a new cyber protection product for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and home offices. The product would secure 'all types of devices, protecting...
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10 Jul
08:20Broker Forecast - Barclays Capital issues a broker note on Avast PlcBarclays Capital today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 580p (from 440p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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10 Jul
08:10Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Avast PlcPeel Hunt today reaffirms its sell investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 355p (from 322p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided...
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09 Jul
11:20Broker Forecast - Morgan Stanley issues a broker note on Avast PlcMorgan Stanley today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 650p (from 525p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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08 Jul
15:00Broker Forecast - Jefferies International issues a broker note on Avast PlcJefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 648p (from 557p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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08 Jul
13:40Broker Forecast - UBS issues a broker note on Avast PlcUBS today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 600p (from 500p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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19 Jun
11:30Broker Forecast - Goldman Sachs issues a broker note on Avast PlcGoldman Sachs today initiates coverage of Avast Plc (LON:AVST) with a buy investment rating and price target of 600p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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17 Jun
09:56Avast appoints Nick Viney to lead Telco, IoT, family business unit; launches new privacy productCybersecurity company Avast said it had appointed Nick Viney as senior vice president and general manager for its Telco, Internet of Things (IoT) and family business unit. The company also...
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05 Jun
13:55Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Ulf Claesson, Non Executive Director, sold 250,000 shares in the company on the 4th June 2020 at a price of 486.89p. The Director now holds 1,325,112 shares. Story provided by...
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04 Jun
13:25Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Ulf Claesson, Non Executive Director, sold 250,000 shares in the company on the 3rd June 2020 at a price of 494.00p. The Director now holds 1,575,112 shares. Story provided by...
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02 Jun
11:10Broker Forecast - Morgan Stanley issues a broker note on Avast PlcMorgan Stanley today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 525p (from 480p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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14 May
13:00Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on Avast PlcCredit Suisse today reaffirms its outperform investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 550p (from 465p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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07 May
14:00Broker Forecast - HSBC issues a broker note on Avast PlcHSBC today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 540p (from 460p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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16 Apr
08:30Avast maintains guidance as revenue in Q1 meets expectationsCybersecurity provider Avast maintained its guidance after fiscal first-quarter performance met expectations. For the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 March 2020, adjusted revenue rose 1.3% to...
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25 Mar
13:30Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Ondrej Vlcek, Chief Executive Officer, exercised 1,456,280 shares in the company on the 23rd March 2020 at a price of 88.00p. The Director now holds 1,456,280 shares. Story provided by...
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25 Mar
13:30Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Ondrej Vlcek, Chief Executive Officer, exercised 2,912,917 shares in the company on the 23rd March 2020 at a price of 136.00p. The Director now holds 4,369,197 shares. Story provided by...
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24 Mar
14:00Broker Forecast - HSBC issues a broker note on Avast PlcHSBC today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and cut its price target to 460p (from 560p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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27 Feb
15:00Broker Forecast - Jefferies International issues a broker note on Avast PlcJefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and cut its price target to 557p (from 602p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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27 Feb
14:50Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on Avast PlcCredit Suisse today reaffirms its outperform investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and cut its price target to 465p (from 480p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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27 Feb
14:40Broker Forecast - Barclays Capital issues a broker note on Avast PlcBarclays Capital today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and cut its price target to 440p (from 510p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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26 Feb
07:19Avast profit jumps amid growth in consumer desktop businessCybersecurity company Avast reported a jump in profit driven by growth in its consumer desktop business. For the year ended 31 December 2019, pre-tax profit rose to £314.6m from £182.5m on-year as...
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18 Feb
08:20Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Avast PlcPeel Hunt today reaffirms its sell investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and cut its price target to 322p (from 405p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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03 Feb
13:50Broker Forecast - UBS issues a broker note on Avast PlcUBS today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and cut its price target to 500p (from 535p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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03 Feb
08:10Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on Avast PlcCredit Suisse today reaffirms its outperform investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and cut its price target to 480p (from 540p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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30 Jan
08:02Avast sees performance in-line with expectations despite plans to offload analytics businessCybersecurity company Avast said it was looking to offload its analytics business amid privacy concerns, but stressed that the move would not hurt annual performance. The company said it was...
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29 Jan
16:32FTSE ends flat ahead of US rate decisionUK stocks gave up the majority of their gains on Wednesday as global markets see-sawed ahead of a decision from the New York Federal Reserve Bank tonight. The Fed is expected to maintain US...
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29 Jan
14:33Avast reviewing Jumpshot stake after media reports of privacy invasionsCybersecurity company Avast said it was reviewing its stake in analytics group Jumpshot following media reports that it was keeping information about what users did online and offering the...
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28 Jan
09:00Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Avast PlcPeel Hunt today initiates coverage of Avast Plc (LON:AVST) with a sell investment rating and price target of 405p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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21 Jan
16:40Broker Forecast - Jefferies International issues a broker note on Avast PlcJefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 627p (from 453p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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10 Jan
09:50Broker Forecast - Barclays Capital issues a broker note on Avast PlcBarclays Capital today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 510p (from 390p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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09 Jan
12:00Broker Forecast - UBS issues a broker note on Avast PlcUBS today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 535p (from 425p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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29 Nov
14:00Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Phill Marshall, Executive Director, exercised 360,581 shares in the company on the 27th November 2019 at a price of 213.00p. The Director now holds 485,581 shares. Story provided by...
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29 Nov
14:00Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Phill Marshall, Executive Director, sold post-exercise 174,312 shares in the company on the 27th November 2019 at a price of 442.16p. The Director now holds 311,269 shares. NOTE: Sold to meet tax...
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26 Nov
17:50Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Warren Finegold, Non Executive Director, exercised 51,224 shares in the company on the 25th November 2019 at a price of 65.00p. The Director now holds 51,224 shares. Story provided by...
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26 Nov
17:50Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Warren Finegold, Non Executive Director, exercised 233,034 shares in the company on the 25th November 2019 at a price of 136.00p. The Director now holds 284,258 shares. Story provided by...
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26 Nov
17:50Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Warren Finegold, Non Executive Director, sold post-exercise 284,258 shares in the company on the 25th November 2019 at a price of 444.06p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Director deals...
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20 Nov
09:00Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Phill Marshall, Executive Director, exercised 125,000 shares in the company on the 13th November 2019 at a price of 213.00p. The Director now holds 125,000 shares. Story provided by...
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21 Oct
09:30Broker Forecast - UBS issues a broker note on Avast PlcUBS today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 425p (from 400p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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18 Oct
17:20UK stocks close in the red after weak US opening as concerns grow over weak China growth dataUK stocks completed a volatile Friday by closing lower after major US markets opened on the back foot in the wake of China releasing disappointing economic growth figures. The mood of investors was...
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18 Oct
12:41UK stocks reverse early weakness despite China's weakest growth in 30 years, cyber firm Avast tops FTSE All-Share risersUK stocks turned around early trading weakness at midday despite China releasing disappointing economic growth figures. The mood of investors appears to be homing in on hopes that Boris Johnson's...
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18 Oct
08:58UK stocks open 0.1% lower as Chinese economy slowsUK stocks opened modestly lower on Friday after China released disappointing economic growth figures and investors braced for a tight parliamentary vote on Saturday over Boris Johnson's Brexit deal...
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18 Oct
07:54Avast adjusted revenue up 5% in third quarterCybersecurity company Avast said it grew adjusted revenue by 5% in the third quarter amid ongoing billings growth. For the three months ended 30 September, adjusted Ebitda increased 8.7% to...
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15 Aug
12:10Broker Forecast - JP Morgan Cazenove issues a broker note on Avast PlcJP Morgan Cazenove today reaffirms its neutral investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 350p (from 340p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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15 Aug
11:50Broker Forecast - Barclays Capital issues a broker note on Avast PlcBarclays Capital today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 390p (from 350p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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14 Aug
11:59Recession fears hit sentimentThe FTSE 100 was down 0.9% to 7,182.70 by midday on Wednesday on fears of recession in Germany and the US and as sterling advanced on stronger than expected inflation numbers. LARGE AND MID CAP...
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14 Aug
09:03UK stocks meander amid weak Chinese, German economic dataUK stocks opened modestly lower on Wednesday as weak Chinese and German economic data tempered optimism over a cooling of US-Sino trade tensions. At 0855, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was down...
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14 Aug
07:49Avast upgrades outlook on revenues amid strong H1 resultsCybersecurity company Avast said it expected annual like-for-like revenue growth to be at the upper end of its previous guidance of high single-digit percentage growth thanks to strong results in...
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22 Jul
09:00UK stocks inch higher at the open, led by oil playsUK stocks opened higher on Monday after renewed tensions in the Persian Gulf pushed up oil prices, boosting energy plays. At 0851, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 2.84 points at 7.511.54. BP...
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22 Jul
07:09Ascential acquires initial 35% stake in Avast's Jumpshot for $60.8mBusiness focused media company Ascential said it had agreed to acquire an initial 35% interest in cybersecurity provider Avast's marketing analysis unit Jumpshot for $60.8m. Ascential said it also...
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02 Jul
09:00Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Vincent Steckler, Chief Executive Officer, has transferred out 55,000 shares in the company on the 27th June 2019 at a price of 0.00p. The Director now holds 31,274,910 shares. NOTE: Donation to a...
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18 Apr
09:22UK stocks slip in light pre-holiday tradingUK stocks are slipping on Thursday in lighter trading ahead of the long Easter bank holiday weekend. At 08:58, the benchmark FTSE 100 was 0.31%, or 23.16 points, lower at 7,448.16. Funding...
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18 Apr
07:29Avast reports 'strong' first quarter amid ongoing momentumCyber security company Avast reported a 'strong' start to the year as ongoing momentum supported an uptick in first-quarter revenues. For the three months ended 31 March, adjusted revenue, which...
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11 Apr
11:30Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on Avast PlcCredit Suisse today reaffirms its outperform investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 381p (from 330p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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27 Mar
16:59Falling oil price hits FTSE 100Miners and oil majors weakened amid falling oil prices on reports US inventories rose last week, causing the FTSE 100 to dip 2.1 points to 7,194. Sterling was volatile throughout the day ahead of...
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26 Mar
08:25Avast's credit rating gets upgraded by S&P Global Ratings amid debt reductionCybersecurity provider Avast said that S&P Global Ratings had raised its issuer credit rating on the company's debt to 'BB' from 'BB-', with a stable outlook. This comes after the Avast on 22...
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19 Mar
09:40Broker Forecast - UBS issues a broker note on Avast PlcUBS today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 400p (from 320p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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13 Mar
07:22Avast appoints Ondrej Vlcek as CEO as Vince Steckler set to step down in JuneCybersecurity provider Avast announced Wednesday that Ondrej Vlcek, currently President of the Consumer Business would replace Vince Steckler as CEO, who would be stepping down at the end of the...
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10 Jan
11:30Broker Forecast - JP Morgan Cazenove issues a broker note on Avast PlcJP Morgan Cazenove today initiates coverage of Avast Plc (LON:AVST) with a neutral investment rating and price target of 310p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided...
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20 Dec
08:43Avast partners with Wind Tre to provide parental control apps to families in ItalyCybersecurity company Avast on Thursday partnered with Wind Tre to provide parental control apps to families in Italy. 'Our partnership with Wind Tre is the latest example of how we work with...
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18 Oct
08:26Avast reiterates guidance as revenues grow 10% in Q3Cyber security company Avast reported Thursday 'good' revenue growth for the third quarter and said it was on track to meet guidance. For the three months ended 30 September, adjusted revenue,...
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15 Oct
10:10Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on Avast PlcCredit Suisse today reaffirms its outperform investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 330p (from 284p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...
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09 Oct
11:20Broker Forecast - UBS issues a broker note on Avast PlcUBS today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 320p (from 295p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...
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09 Oct
08:00Broker Forecast - Barclays Capital issues a broker note on Avast PlcBarclays Capital today reaffirms its overweight investment rating on Avast Plc (LON:AVST) and raised its price target to 350p (from 300p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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30 Aug
17:40Director Deals - Avast Plc (AVST)Vincent Steckler, Chief Executive Officer, has transferred out 321,502 shares in the company on the 29th August 2018 at a price of 0.00p. The Director now holds 31,329,910 shares. NOTE: Charitable...
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22 Aug
16:54FTSE struggles to gain momentum amid weak utilitiesThe FTSE 100 gave back earlier gains as weakness in the utility sector threatened to drag the index into the red. British Gas owner Centrica declined 1.2% to 143.7p and National Grid lost 1.2% to...
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22 Aug
11:47Housebuilders and miners push FTSE higherThe FTSE 100 managed a modest 0.3% rise to 7,592 around midday despite a lack of corporate news as the summer lull kicked in. Housebuilders and miners were among the top performers with Persimmon...
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22 Aug
09:09UK stocks open 0.3% weaker as investors digest Trump dramaUK stocks opened lower on Wednesday after investors grappled with the implications of new drama surrounding Donald Trump's presidency. At 0901, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was down 23.03 points,...
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22 Aug
08:45Avast swings to profit as subscriptions growGlobal cybersecurity provider Avast swung to first pretax profit helped by strong performance in its core consumer desktop business, driven by growth in utilities and virtual private networks....
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10 Jul
08:50Broker Forecast - Barclays Capital issues a broker note on Avast Plc Ord 10p WiBarclays Capital today initiates coverage of Avast Plc Ord 10p Wi (LON:AVST) with a overweight investment rating and price target of 300p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...
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06 Jul
09:00Director Deals - Avast Plc Ord 10p Wi (AVST)Erwin Gunst, Non Executive Director, exercised 233,034 shares in the company on the 5th July 2018 at a price of 136.00p. The Director now holds 233,034 shares. Story provided by...
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20 Jun
12:20Broker Forecast - Jefferies International issues a broker note on Avast Plc Ord 10p WiJefferies International today initiates coverage of Avast Plc Ord 10p Wi (LON:AVST) with a buy investment rating and price target of 320p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...