2 FTSE 100 shares with defensive growth potential
Robert Stephens, CFA, considers the outlook for two heavyweight British pharmaceutical stocks.
Robert Stephens, CFA, considers the outlook for two heavyweight British pharmaceutical stocks.
Shares in HSBC dropped as it missed profit forecasts during the final quarter of the year ended 31st December.
High street bakery chain Greggs saw its share price increase by 7.37% after reporting a 14.1% rise in revenues for the seven weeks to 16th February.
AIM-listed marketing automation specialist dotDigital announced that revenues for the six months ended 31st December were up by 33% at £24.9 million.
Property management specialist HML Holdings is seriously undervalued at up to 50p per share, argues Mark Watson-Mitchell.
FTSE 100 consumer goods firm Reckitt Benckiser reported that net revenues for the 2018 full year grew by 10% despite a drag from exchange rate changes.
Flooring specialist Victoria watched its shares roll 14.47% lower to 369.50p as it made aggressive moves to up market share.
AIM-listed freight management services provider Xpediator announced a 54% increase in revenues for the year ended 31st December.
Aircraft leasing funds took a hit last week when it was announced that Airbus will stop production of the A380, but the sell-off and volatility could create a decent buying opportunity.
AIM-listed waste-to-power specialist Powerhouse Energy has seen its share price climb 12.16% to 0.42p after it provided an update on current trading.