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DCC Energy PLC
LON:DCC
DCC plc is a multi-energy sales and distribution business operating in Europe and the US. Headquartered in Dublin, DCC plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
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FTSE 100 led higher by GSK; Gold trounces record on Trump trade spat
The FTSE 100 bounced back into Wednesday afternoon
DCC drops as growth slows and debt mushrooms
Shares in the Irish based company are down 23% in the year so far
DCC boosts renewables capability with acquisition of European solar and clean energy technology distributor
PVO is a leading distributor of solar panels, invertors, batteries and accessories across continental Europe
DCC makes biggest purchase so far of US company Almo
The company said the acquisition will more than double the size of the North American business of its DCC Technology subsidiary
DCC says all of its divisions delivered growth in first half as revenue jumped 27%
DCC's four divisions are: LPG, Retail & Oil, Healthcare and Technology
DCC buys medical products supplier to extend reach in continental Europe
DCC Healthcare has agreed to acquire Wörner Medizinprodukte, a supplier of medical and laboratory products to the primary care sector in Germany and Switzerland.
DCC expects to top full-year expectations provided the weather plays nice
The Irish company expects that the year ending March 31, 2021, will be another period of development and good growth in operating profit
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Stockpicker's paradise for those looking at small- and mid-cap stocks, says leading London broker
JP Morgan Cazenove provided its commentary on the sector earlier Thursday
DCC steps up US LPG acquistion drive
The group has spent US$445mln on acquisitions in the US sector since 2018 to build the sixth largest player in the market
DCC raises dividend, focuses on expansion
Revenues were lower due to the coronavirus pandemic but operating profit jumped compared to last year
DCC upped to outperform as RBC spies significant upside from M&A
The Canadian bank also said concerns around the impact of electric vehicles on the firm as well as lacklustre acquisition activity were "overdone"
DCC expands with pair of bolt-on acquisitions
It is gaining an entry point into the New England market in the United States, while in Europe it has bolstered its operations in the Benelux region.
DCC downgraded as Barclays questions growth prospects
Barclays says there are question-marks about the future growth prospects for some divisions
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FTSE 100 closes in red but just above 6,000 as Eurozone data spooks traders
Britain's index of top shares finished the day down around 11 points at 6,001. Over the week, the benchmark fell around 1.4%
DCC lower as RBC Capital downgrades to ‘sector perform’ from ‘outperform’ after recent update
The Canadian bank raised its target price for the FTSE 100-listed firm to 7,400p from 6,000p, with the shares currently changing hands at 6,960p
DCC says first quarter trading ahead of expectations despite hit from pandemic
The support services group also said despite the impact of the pandemic on the economy it was “well positioned to continue its growth and development into the future”
DCC increases dividend as trading remains solid in face of pandemic
The FTSE 100 distribution group, which is focused on fuels, technology and healthcare, said it has seen “significant demand increases in some areas, with significant declines in others”
DCC reiterates full-year guidance after strong third quarter
Group operating profit for the final three months of 2019 was in line with expectations
DCC sounds note of caution over full-year outcome
DCC has also acquired Ion Laboratories, a provider of contract manufacturing and related services to the US health supplements and nutritional products market
DCC reiterates full-year guidance after solid start to current fiscal year
The FTSE 100-listed group reiterated its belief that the year ending 31 March 2020 will be another year of profit growth and development
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FTSE 100 closes lower Friday after lacklustre week
The FTSE 250 went the other way and gained over 87 points on Friday
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Gym Group set to flex its muscles again with strong trading update
Analysts at Liberum expect Gym Group to benefit from the rising popularity of low-cost gyms as more consumers tighten the purse strings and make healthier choices
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Barratt Developments and Bovis Homes to provide main building bricks in coming week
Aside from the two housebuilders, corporate updates in the coming week will also be delivered by retailers Ocado, Superdry and Dunelm
RBC downgrades Compass as future direction becomes less clear
RBC upped its share price target as it raised forecasts but cut its recommendation to ‘sector perform’ from ‘outperform’ due to valuation and some doubts about the market's future
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United Utilities and Intertek Group to be in focus on a busy Thursday
United Utilities, Intertek, Mitchells & Butlers, TalkTalk Group, and Tate & Lyle are all in the schedule for Thursday.
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Still no opportunities to sell in May, with Royal Mail and M&S set to deliver updates
The Week Ahead will also bring news from power firm SSE and water groups Severn Trent and United Utilities, plus the latest UK inflation and retail sales numbers
DCC acquisitions help unbroken quarter-century of dividend growth
Acquisitions of £370mln have been made over the past 12 months since the last results, including £90mln announced on Tuesday
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FTSE 100 closes higher and global stocks rally as trade fears seem to ease
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 287 points at the time of writing
DCC trading in line despite unseasonably mild weather
"The group's market-leading positions, combined with the recent significant development activity and its strong and liquid balance sheet, provide DCC with the platforms, opportunities and capabilities to build the group into a global leader
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Bank of England's 'Super Thursday' and slew of corporate earnings eyed as Chinese New Year begins
The week ahead includes updates from Thomas Cook, Superdry, Ryanair and Tate & Lyle, among others.
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FTSE 100 nudges lower at close as China growth worries hit stocks
The UK's blue-chip index finished down nearly seven points at 6,96, while FTSE 250 was also lower
FTSE 100 closes firmly in the red as PM Theresa May says Brexit deal within grasp
The UK blue-chip benchmark closed down nearly 90 points at 6,960, while the FTSE 250 shed nearly 55 points
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No profit warning repeat hoped for from British Gas owner Centrica
Aside from Centrica, the Day Ahead includes updates from the likes of water firm Severn Trent, booze retailer Majestic Wines, and pubs operator Mitchells & Butlers
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UK investors will have plenty of updates to chew over in the coming week as turkeys are prepared for US Thanksgiving
Aside from the inevitable Brexit drama, the Week Ahead will be dominated by another batch of corporate updates from the likes of Kingfisher, Centrica, easyJet, and Compass Group
DCC confident of another year of profit growth and development
"The group reiterates its belief that the year ending 31 March 2019 will be another year of profit growth and development," said Donal Murphy, the CEO of DCC
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FTSE 100 flatlines at close as sterling gains on Brexit optimism
The UK blue-chip benchmark closed up 0.68 at 7,053, while the FTSE 250 added over 174 points at 18,985
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Taylor Wimpey and Vodafone to lead the way on a busy Tuesday in the City
The City diary is filled to the brim, with updates expected from Taylor Wimpey, McCarthy & Stone, Vodafone, Premier Foods, Experian and many more
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Housebuilders to take centre stage again after Persimmon boss drama
The week ahead includes trading updates from Bovis Homes and Taylor Wimpey, full year results from McCarthy & Stone, interims from Royal Mail, Vodafone and Premier Foods along with a batch of UK data
FTSE 100 closes in red; Royal Mail delivers share plunge
The UK blue-chip index closed down around 14 points at 7,495 as the stronger pound weighed
DCC buys Canada's Jam Group and unveils share placing plans
DCC raised further funds by placing 8.9mln shares as part of a drive to extend its geographic footprint and product range
FTSE 100 closes in positive territory as US dollar builds on gains
The pound is off 0.52% against the greenback at the time of writing..
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Airlines under pressure after IAG's British Airways unit hit by data theft
A look at some of the biggest risers and fallers in the London market on Friday
DCC confident of another year of growth as it unveils two acquisitions
Stampede represents DCC subsidiary DCC Technology's first acquisition in North America
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Hays to report another quarter of growth, wrapping up positive week for recruiters
The day ahead includes trading updates from Hays and Experian
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High street vs online: Updates from retailers Mark & Spencer and ASOS will provide fuel
Aside from M&S and ASOS, the week ahead will also bring trading updates from the likes of Ocado, Burberry, Barratt Development, Experian, and JD Wetherspoon
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FTSE 100 joins global equities to head lower as geopolitical worries weigh
News that the President will now not be meeting North Korea leader Kim Jong-un next month as planned is weighing on global stocks
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Kingfisher and Tate & Lyle key names in diary as spotlight falls on UK consumer
Kingfisher, Tate & Lyle, Talk Talk Telecoms and United Utilities are among the stand-out names in Thursday's schedule.
DCC reports strong full-year performance after notching up highest level of acquisition spend in its history
The oil distribution, tech and health and beauty products conglomerate reported an 11.1% increase in adjusted operating profit on continuing operations to £383.4mln
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FTSE 100 closes higher but miners hit by Chinese data
Around 3.20pm, the UK blue-chip index was up 17 points to 7,728
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easyJet's losses expected to narrow on back of increased passenger loads
As well as easyJet, updates are expected from big names such as Vodafone, Land Securities and Hargreaves Lansdown.
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Wide variety of blue-chip updates due in coming week - from Centrica to AstraZeneca
Week ahead includes updates from drugs giant AstraZeneca, mobile phones operator Vodafone Group, British Gas-owner Centrica, and postal delivery firm Royal Mail Group
DCC announces first US healthcare acquisition
Operating profits are also on track said the Irish oil distribution, tech and health and beauty products conglomerate
FTSE 100 closes down, dragged lower by Centrica PLC after dismal trading update
Market was subdued as US markets were closed for Thanksgiving
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Trading news from British Gas owner Centrica eyed amid energy tariff reform
The day ahead includes a trading update from British Gas owner Centrica, full year result from pubs operators Mitchells & Butlers PLC, and interims from Mothercare PLC
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Day ahead: ITV, Vodafone and Bovis Homes results, UK inflation data
The day ahead includes corporate earnings from ITV, Vodafone and Bovis Homes as well as official UK inflation data
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Don’t expect fireworks from Taylor Wimpey’s quarterly numbers
House builders and telcos will provide some of the weeks highlights.
DCC unveils first LPG acquisition in United States
DCC described the deal as a significant step in its strategy to build a global LPG business
Fuel distributor DCC still getting currency boost from Brexit
Chief executive Tommy Breen will step down after the meeting to be replaced by Donal Murphy, who was head of DCC Energy
FTSE 100 fades despite demand for miners
The Footsie closed down on the day but up on the week
Six FTSE 100 giants you have (probably) never heard of
They've made it into the FTSE 100 without ever being in danger of making it to the front pages of the national dailies. Is it worth getting to know these companies better?
DCC buys Shell's LPG unit in Hong Kong and Macau; CEO steps down
DCC has announced its chief executive will retire as it repeated its full year guidance and said it would buy Shell's assets in Hong Kong and Macau
DCC vrooms ahead after Norway petrol station deal
Risers and fallers at 4pm including DCC, Techfinancials, Premier African
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FTSE pares gains as sterling rises on rate talk
FTSE 100 stocks pared gains into the Tuesday close after sterling recovered against the US dollar
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
FTSE edges higher, small caps help London record 40% gainers, miners sink
FTSE 100 stocks ended higher on Thursday after pulling away from flat positions at midsession while small-caps helped 40% of London’s stocks to gain – one of their best performances this year - but falling prices for copper, zinc and nickel
FTSE 100 pare losses but Italian poll jitters persist
FTSE 100 has struggled all day ahead of the Italian constitutional vote
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FTSE 100 rises, led by banks craving higher global rates
FTSE 100 shares ended Monday firmer, as bank stocks gained on the prospect of higher global interest rates
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Rightmove climbing ladder despite Brexit gloom - broker
Some early broker stances and target prices on Thursday
London shares close the week mixed as sterling fall upsets mid-cap investors
London shares closed mixed on Friday, with the blue-chips mustering a firmer finish but the UK-centric mid-caps dipping
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FTSE 100 edges lower as rate cut talk dents pound
The FTSE 100 Index was 14.19 points adrift at 6,640.28
FTSE 100 stocks fall after terror attack in France
FTSE 100 Index backtracked 10.47 points to 6,644.00
Week Ahead: ASOS PLC likely to welcome sterling's post-Brexit tumble
Youth-orientated fashion firms ASOS and Supergroup go head to head, while a bit further up-market Burberry may regard the Brexit fall-out as a mixed blessing
Blue-chip shares slide while Aim stocks thrive
The FTSE 100 surrendered all of May's gains to close 10 points down on the month
Small-cap pharma stocks rise but FTSE 100 Index treads water
The FTSE 100 Index trod water as traders shrugged off mixed economic data from the continent
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Time to sell Acacia Mining, says Citi
Acacia Mining, Booker Group, Taylor Wimpey, DCC are in Wednesday’s broker spotlight.
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Acacia Mining is good opportunity for investors – Credit Suisse
A look at some broker tips on Friday morning, including ITV and Acacia Mining
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No jumps on the way for William Hill, says Canaccord
Bookmaker William Hill has its target lowered by City broker Canaccord.....
Not a year to bet your house on miners
The roof fell in on mining companies but it was a year to celebrate for house builders
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Broker spotlight, including AstraZeneca, DCC, Homeserve, Circle Oil, Motif Bio ...
US broker Jefferies reckons support services provider DCC (LON:DCC) is firing on all cylinders, and has hiked up the price target to 5,900p from 4,500p previously. The rating is 'buy'.