BT will have to open up business network to rivals, watchdog says
Regulator Ofcom says fully opening up the network will help increase overall investment in high-speed broadband and 5G mobile
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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.
Jefferies thinks BT’s dividend is safe as it predicts possible return to earnings growth next year
Some have pointed to BT’s dwindling earnings as a key reason why the divi is not sustainable, but the US broker believes there is a “highly credible prospect” earnings will return to growth next year
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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
BT to award £50mln in shares to employees to boost morale
“I’m asking our colleagues for their commitment to making BT a national champion and I want to give them ownership in our company and a share in our success,” boss Philip Jansen said
High FTSE yields point to 'dividend slaves' that may cut payouts
Grace Jones' Slave to the Rhythm might well have been about the pressure of a progressive dividend policy: 'Build on up, don't break the chain; Sparks will fly when the whistle blows'
Analysts trim BT share price targets after results
Contrary to reports of a boardroom split, the telecoms group's decision to maintain the dividend was not a “close” one with the board unanimous
BT’s dividend is safe…for now
Despite rumours to the contrary, new CEO Philip Jansen has kept the divi on hold for the time being, but the way BT’s cash generation and profits are heading, the longer-term outlook is less certain
BT keeps dividend unchanged and ups fibre investment target
Annual revenue, profits, earnings and cash flow all declined, while debt ballooned
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FTSE 100 closes in the red as markets sink on growing trade war fears
In Europe, the German DAX tanked 206 points, while the French CAC 40 is down around 104
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BT Group will be in City spotlight on busiest day of the short week
Thursday's preview includes BT Group, Superdry, Morrisons, Barratt Developments, and RSA Insurance.
BT board divided over potential dividend cut
A split has apparently emerged between chairman Jan du Plessis and new chief executive Philip Jansen
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FTSE 100 closes firmly in red as traders fret about trade
Stock markets in Europe have suffered severe declines as US-China trade tensions have heightened
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BT to take centre stage as it reports full year numbers with dividend in focus
The week ahead includes updates from BT Group, Superdry, Morrisons, ITV, IAG, Barratt Developments, Direct Line, RSA Insurance and Imperial Brands
BT executives involved in Italy accounting fraud scandal, investigators claim
A series of emails show BT’s top executives were involved in artificially inflating the Italy division’s financial performance
While UK dividends hit record £19.7bn in first quarter, some FTSE 100 companies could be headed for cuts
Basic measures like dividend cover suggest a number of blue chips might be struggling to maintain their payouts at current levels
Berenberg thinks new BT boss may cut telecoms giant’s dividend
Berenberg analysts have argued that BT doesn’t have enough cash to fund both its dividend and the much-needed reinvestment
BT gets hefty upgrade from US broker as Openreach headwinds ease
The new 340p target is 28% above Jefferies' previous forecast
BT dividend hike seen as unlikely by analysts as telecoms firm tackles costs, pensions and debt
“With the combined pension and net debt position a rather daunting £16.1bn, it’s hard to see the new CEO raising the dividend in May’s full years,” said George Salmon, equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown
BT reports better-than-expected third quarter earnings but warns of challenges ahead
Outgoing chief executive, Gavin Patterson, said he believes he is handing over the business to new boss Phil Jansen with “good momentum behind its ongoing transformation programme”