A host of big names report back to the markets next week including Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD), FirstGroup plc (LON:FGP) and SSE PLC (LON:SSE).

Director Deals - FirstGroup PLC (FGP). 2 May 2013 | 09:40am. StockMarketWire.com - Mick Barker, Non Executive Director, bought 14 shares in the company on the 1st May 2013 at a price of 210.35p.

Most recently, David led the development of FirstGroup's strategy for the expanded Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise, which resulted in the Group being one of the shortlisted bidders for the current competition.

FirstGroup plc (LON: FGP) traded up 1.02% on Thursday, hitting GBX 218.80. FirstGroup plc has a 1-year low of GBX 174.60 and a 1-year high of GBX 267.00.

FirstGroup plc logo FirstGroup plc (LON: FGP)'s stock had its "hold" rating reiterated by investment analysts at Investec in a note issued to investors on Thursday, StocKRatingsNetwork.

Bank of America reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of FirstGroup plc (LON: FGP) in a report issued on Monday, Stock Ratings Network.

FirstGroup plc logo FirstGroup plc (LON: FGP)'s stock had its "sell" rating restated by analysts at Espirito Santo Execution Noble in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, StocKRatingsNetwork.

Grant took the role in January 2012, joining the firm from travel operator First Group Plc, where she was CEO. At Phones 4U she was charged with growing the online and high street presence of the retailer.

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