News Results for Diploma (DPLM)

Barclays Capital today reaffirms its equal weight investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1500p (from 1420p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker...

JP Morgan Cazenove today downgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to neutral (from overweight) and cut its price target to 1730p (from 1760p). Story provided by...

UK stocks finished lower on Monday after a report stoked fresh fears about a resolution to the US-China trade dispute that has hit global growth. A headwind for the FTSE 100 was a strengthening of...

UK stocks traded higher on Monday as investors awaited more direction on US-China trade talks and opinion polls pointing to a Conservative victory in national elections supported the pound. At...

UK stocks inched higher in early trading on Monday as investors awaited more direction on US-China trade talks and opinion polls pointing to a Conservative victory in national elections supported...

Technical products and services supplier Diploma reported a rise in annual profit as acquisitions and cost cuts helped underpin growth. For the year ended 30 September, pre-tax profit rose 15% to...

Diploma said Nigel Lingwood had informed the company that he planned to retire as finance director. Lingwood would remain with the company for a period of 12 months to allow a thorough search...

Diploma, the international group supplying specialised products and services, is pleased to announce the recent acquisitions of DMR Seals in the UK and Sphere Surgical in Australia. The company...

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1650p (from 1600p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...

Diploma said it was on track to deliver 'strong' underlying growth for the full-year, forecasting annual revenues to grow by 13% amid positive contributions from acquisitions and modest margin...

RBC Capital Markets today reaffirms its sector performer investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1400p (from 1280p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com...

A strong start for US failed to give the FTSE 100 slipped from earlier gains on Thursday. By the close the index of leading UK shares was down 0.3% at 7,509.82 while the S&P 500 was up 0.2% and...

Diploma said it had acquired Virginia Sealing Products for an initial consideration of £56m. Virginia Sealing Products, or VSP, is a supplier of gaskets and fluid sealing products, as well as...

Peel Hunt today downgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to hold (from add). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by www.sharesmagazine.co.uk

JP Morgan Cazenove today initiates coverage of Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) with a overweight investment rating and price target of 1678p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...

Barclays Capital today reaffirms its equal weight investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1300p (from 1225p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker...

UK stocks opened lower on Monday after China threatened to retaliate against US trade tariffs amid a deterioration in negotiations At 0854, the FTSE 100 was down 9.96 points, or 0.1%, at...

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1600p (from 1400p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...

Technical product supplier Diploma slightly 'topped' its expectations as revenue rose by double-digit percentage for the half year, but the company also said it was seeing some 'early signs' slower...

Technical product supplier Diploma said it expected first-half reported revenues to grow 10% and modest margin progression for the full year amid robust performance within its controls division....

Johnny Thomson, Chief Executive Officer, bought 22,000 shares in the company on the 25th February 2019 at a price of 1349.50p. The Director now holds 22,000 shares. Story provided by...

Diploma confirmed Monday that Johnny Thomson had taken joined as chief executive. John Nicholas, who had been interim executive chairman since 29 August, had relinquished his executive...

HSBC today initiates coverage of Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) with a hold investment rating and price target of 1325p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by...

Berenberg today downgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to hold (from buy) and cut its price target to 1350p (from 1435p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker...

The FTSE 100 was down 0.5% amid ongoing uncertainty over Brexit following a big defeat for Theresa May's proposed deal in the House of Commons last night. US futures are currently pointing to a...

Technical product supplier Diploma said it had appointed Johnny Thomson as its chief executive, while also reporting an expected rise in first-quarter sales. Thomson, who was currently finance...

Nigel Lingwood, Financial Director, exercised 38,721 shares in the company on the 7th December 2018 at a price of 0.00p. The Director now holds 215,721 shares. NOTE: Net of 34,340 shares to settle...

Barclays Capital today reaffirms its equal weight investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1225p (from 1190p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker...

UK stocks gave up almost all their early gains on Monday afternoon, weighed down by weakness in US markets and declines in housebuilders and financials. The FTSE 100 index fell 13 points to 7,000...

UK stocks opened stronger on Monday, tracking gains on European and Asian exchanges, as Theresa May entered a crucial week selling her Brexit deal to sceptical local lawmakers. At 0852, the...

Diploma said Monday that annual pre-tax profits rose 9% as revenues from recently acquired businesses were offset by a stronger pound. For the year ended 30 September, profit before tax rose 9%...

The FTSE 100's recovery lost traction throughout the day with the blue-chip index closing 0.1% lower at 6,995. In the US, all indices enjoyed bounced back from the global sell-off this week with...

Upbeat Chinese trade data helped strengthen investor sentiment after a rough global sell-off. The FTSE 100 gained 0.8% to 7,062 amid a rebound in commodity prices which boosted resource stocks....

UK stocks staged a partial recovery on Friday after positive Chinese trade data helped soothe global market jitters. At 0846, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 36.90 points, or 0.5%, at...

Diploma said Friday it had acquired Actios SAS, the parent company of the Gremtek Group, for an undisclosed sum in a bid to widen its reach across Europe. Gremtek supplied its own brand of...

Sterling strengthened after European Union negotiator Michel Barnier implied a more accommodating stance towards the UK during Brexit negotiations. The stronger pound was bad news for the FTSE...

The FTSE 100 reversed into the red amid declines in miners and index heavyweight Royal Dutch Shell. Fresnillo was among the casualties, down 2.6% at 932.4p while Shell slipped 1.4% to £25.81....

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1400p (from 1300p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...

Diploma said Wednesday that it remained on track to deliver on full-year expectations, and revealed that Richard Ingram had stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. John Nicholas,...

Numis today downgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to hold (from add). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data provided by www.sharesmagazine.co.uk

UK 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,...

Specialised technical products and services provider Diploma said Wednesday it had acquire FS Cables for up to £18.0m. FS Cables, which includes Caplink Limited and FSC Global Limited, is based...

Jefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and cut its price target to 1320p (from 1350p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts...

John NIcholas, Chairman, bought 2,000 shares in the company on the 15th May 2018 at a price of 1247.00p. The Director now holds 7,000 shares. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Director deals...

The FTSE 100 index closed marginally lower on Monday in a subdued start to the trading week. However, shares in UK listed gambling firms moved materially higher this afternoon after a ruling by...

There was little corporate news to spur the FTSE 100 higher, which fell 0.3% to 7,704 around midday. Small gains among utilities and healthcare stocks failed to boost the blue-chip index as...

It was a disappointing start to the week for the FTSE 100 as weakness in miners, insurers and oil majors held the blue-chip index back. One of the noticeable fallers was cigarette seller British...

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1300p (from 1200p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...

Diploma raised its interim dividend by 10% after reporting Monday that first-half pre-tax profit rose 8% amid a strong global trading environment. For the six months to the end of March, profit...

Diploma PLC said Wednesday that Richard Ingram had been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer following the conclusion of a board meeting on Tuesday. At 9:17am: (LON:DPLM) Diploma PLC share price...

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1200p (from 1165p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...

Utility companies were in demand after broker Exane issued a research note on takeovers and breakups which included reference National Grid (NG.) and other sector players. United Utilities (UU.)...

A poor performance in the US last night and Asia earlier today failed to support the FTSE 100, down 0.2% at 6,987 at midday. Oil prices slipped on reports of a large increase in US crude...

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1200p (from 1165p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com Broker Forecasts data...

Diploma said reported group revenues in the first half of the year are expected to be nearly 8% ahead of the comparable period, and nearly 12% ahead at constant exchange rates. The life sciences...

The global sell-off continued on Tuesday as US government bonds hit a three year high and negative sentiment around President Donald Trump weighed on the market. Surging yields imply a long feared...

Miners went into reverse on falling commodity prices with the exception of gold, which moved 0.2% higher to $1,343 per ounce. Copper was among the weakest, down 1% to $3.15 per pound. Miner Anglo...

Diploma PLC announced that Richard Ingram will join the Board on 23 April 2018 as Chief Executive Officer. 'Bruce Thompson will retire from Diploma PLC at the end of September 2018,' the company...

Diploma has confirmed that all resolutions proposed at yesterday's annual general meeting were passed. At 8:49am: (LON:DPLM) Diploma PLC share price was -9.5p at 1197.5p Story provided by...

Numis today downgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to add (from buy) and raised its price target to 1350p (from 1300p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Diploma's reported group revenues in the first quarter ended 31 Dec increased by 10% over the comparable period last year. At constant exchange rates, group revenues increased by 14%, with...

Berenberg today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1365p (from 1280p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Nigel Lingwood, Financial Director, sold post-exercise 52,360 shares in the company on the 24th November 2017 at a price of 1196.00p. The Director now holds 180,000 shares. Story provided by...

Bruce Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, sold post-exercise 103,670 shares in the company on the 24th November 2017 at a price of 1196.00p. The Director now holds 516,450 shares. NOTE: **NB: 5000...

Nigel Lingwood, Financial Director, exercised 32,360 shares in the company on the 24th November 2017 at a price of 1196.00p. The Director now holds 232,360 shares. NOTE: o of shares acquired was...

Bruce Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, exercised 50,120 shares in the company on the 24th November 2017 at a price of 0.00p. The Director now holds 620,120 shares. NOTE: No of shares acquired...

Barclays Capital today reaffirms its equal weight investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1030p (from 1000p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Jefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1350p (from 1250p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

After a difficult open the FTSE 100 has, along with markets in the US and Europe, recovered through the course of the day to sit solidly higher. By the close the index of leading UK shares was...

The FTSE 100 had recovered earlier losses to trade slightly higher at 7,387.97 by midday. Earlier the index had been under pressure, taking its cue from a weak session in Asia and the brewing...

Diploma reports strong full year results with double-digit growth in revenue and earnings. Revenues of £451.9m were up 18% and adjusted operating profits rose by 19% to £78.2m. Pre-tax profits...

Berenberg today initiates coverage of Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) with a buy investment rating and price target of 1280p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

The FTSE 100 was more than 0.4% higher at the close on positive US jobs figures and abating concern over the tensions between North Korea and the US. Speculation that shopping centre owners Intu...

Numis today upgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to add (from hold) and left its price target at 1190p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

The FTSE 100 is 36.23 points higher this lunchtime at 7,373.66, taking its cue from strength in US and Asian markets overnight as concerns over North Korea died down. Troubled tool hire outfit...

The FTSE 100 added 0.55% to 7,377.75 on Wednesday morning, shaking off yesterday's fears over North Korea. WH Smith (SMWH) edged up 0.32% to 1,855p after saying its travel business is continuing...

Diploma said it continued to trade well in the second half of the year and it remained on track to report results for the full year in line with expectations. An update said that reported group...

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Bruce Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, sold 175,000 shares in the company on the 13th June 2017 at a price of 1115.00p. The Director now holds 570,000 shares. Story provided by...

Nigel Lingwood, Financial Director, sold 75,000 shares in the company on the 13th June 2017 at a price of 1115.00p. The Director now holds 200,000 shares. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com...

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1165p (from 1120p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Diploma has acquired Abacus ALS Pty for up to £15.7m. The business employs 44 staff across its principal locations in Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand and the existing management...

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Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1120p (from 1050p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Diploma said it expected reported revenues in the first half of the year to be around 20% up on last time, boosted by the impact of the substantial depreciation in UK sterling. It said that at...

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Barclays Capital today reaffirms its equal weight investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 950p (from 836p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and set its price target at 1050p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Diploma has confirmed that all resolutions proposed at its annual general meeting yesterday were passed. At 8:47am: (LON:DPLM) Diploma PLC share price was +1p at 1011p Story provided by...

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1050p (from 950p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Diploma has made a robust start to the year with overall trading in line with expectations, according to an update ahead of today's annual general meeting. It said: "Group revenues in the first...

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Jefferies International today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 1050p (from 970p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Numis has adopted a more positive stance on Diploma (LON:DPLM) by moving to an 'add' rating (from 'hold') following the company's full year results. The broker highlighted the "growth acceleration...

Numis today upgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to add (from hold) and raised its price target to 1015p (from 800p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its add investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 950p (from 900p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Numis today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) and raised its price target to 800p (from 760p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Peel Hunt today upgrades its investment rating on Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) to add (from hold) and raised its price target to 900p (from 690p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Diploma reports a robust performance in the second half and says it is on track to meet full year expectations. Reported revenues for the year ending 30 September 2016 are expected to increase by...