Hilton shares gain ahead of “impressive” results

Tuesday, 18 Aug, 2004 0

There were real mixed fortunes for travel and tourism shares yesterday, with a number of significant moves in either direction amid slowly-rising markets.

 

The FTSE 100 index added 8.5 points to close at 4358.7, while the FTSE 250 did slightly better, gaining 26.5 points to end the day at 5908.1.

 

British Airways gained 5p to close at 221.25p after an improved pay offer, while ebookers gained 12.5p to 152.5p after an horrendous session on Monday. Hilton had a very positive session, adding 7.75p to close at 257.75p.

 

The Guardian reports that dealers expect next week’s interim figures to be “impressive”. Lastminute.com also did well after several bad days; the shares added 5.75p to close at 117.25p

 

Alpha Airports 82.5p NO CHANGE

BAA 551.5p DOWN 3p
British Airways 221.25p UP 5p
Carnival 2541p UP 35p

De Vere 419p DOWN 1p
EasyJet 143p UP 3p

ebookers 152.5p UP 12.5p

EuroDisney 19.5p NO CHANGE
Eurotunnel 16.25p UP 2.5p

First Choice 116.25p DOWN 0.25p
Hilton Group 257.75p UP 7.75p

Holidaybreak 472p DOWN 5p

Intercontinental 554.5p UP 6.5p

Lastminute.com 117.25p UP 5.75p
MyTravel 5p Up 0.5p
P&O 234.75p UP 1.75p
Rank Group 290p UP 3.5p  

Ryanair 291.34p UP 1.58p

Stagecoach 86p DOWN 0.25p

TBI 65.25p DOWN 1.75p

 

Report by Tim Gillett, News From Abroad



 



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