By Michele Maatouk
Date: Thursday 13 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan upgraded Aviva on Thursday to 'overweight' from 'neutral' and reiterated its 'overweight' stance on Standard Life, but downgraded Legal & General and M&G to 'underweight' from neutral'.
By Michele Maatouk
Date: Thursday 13 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Rentokil Initial appointed Phil Wood as chief executive of its newly-formed international division on Thursday, as it restructured into two operating divisions, the other being the North American business.
By Iain Gilbert
Date: Thursday 13 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Copper miner Antofagasta posted a strong first‑half performance on Thursday, delivering higher earnings and margins, but shares fell in early trading as investors focused on weaker production and a reduced full‑year output outlook.
| Price | 10,757.90 |
| Change Today | -75.25 |
| 12-Aug-26 Close | 10,833.15 |