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The FTSE 100 index remained a steady performer during 2019, with many of the constituent companies of the Index having significant international exposure. These companies, supported by their foreign revenues, were able to bear much of the brunt of the domestic slowdown that had impacted domestic-focused companies during the pre-Brexit eraâs choppy business environment. The year 2020 has started with a positive note for the British economy, much of the leading economic indicators are looking up along with the performance of many of the Footsie companies on the London Stock Exchange.
However, there have been some of the stocks which are at their two-year lows. Below we will discuss five of them.
- NMC Health Plc â The company over a period of two years from 1 March 2018 to 27 February 2020, has given a return of -72.28 per cent, and in the past 52 weeks, the company has registered the lowest price of GBX 677.01 and a highest price of GBX 3059. The stocks of the company last traded at GBX 938.40 on 28 February 2020, before being suspended temporarily for trading.
About NMC Health Plc â Â (LON:NMC) The company provides healthcare services in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) and Spain. The company owns and manages 135 (approximately) healthcare facilities which include hospitals, surgery centres, fertility centres and medical centres and it also distributes medical equipment, pharmaceutical products, veterinary products, cosmetics, IT products and consumer product.
Recent News â The company has recently been in the news after the FCA announced a formal enforcement investigation into the affairs of the company on 27 February 2020.
Outlook â The company's shares are currently suspended from trading at the London Stock Exchange, and its fortunes are unlikely to improve very soon as the investigation will go on for some time.
- Carnival Plc - The company over a period of two years from 1 March 2018 to 27 February 2020, has given a return of -48.65 per cent, and in the past 52 weeks, the company has registered the lowest price of GBX 2,235.00 and a highest price of GBX 4,271.00.
At the time of writing of this report, the stocks of the company were trading at GBX 2,356.00
About Carnival Plc - Carnival Plc (LON:CCL) is a leisure travel group that operates in Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. The companyâs brand portfolio includes AIDA, Costa, Holland America Line, Seabourn and Carnival Cruise Line.
Recent News â The company in a recent release had reported that its business had been impacted because of the coronavirus outbreak, and it is monitoring the situation closely and taking every precaution for the safety of its crew and guests.
Outlook â The company's revenues for the year is likely to take a significant hit because of the outbreak. It is difficult; however, to quantify how much the company will suffer on this account as clarity on the containment of the outbreak is still to ascertain.
- EVRAZ Plc - The company over a period of two years from 1 March 2018 to 27 February 2020, has given a return of -27.19 per cent, and in the past 52 weeks, the company has registered the lowest price of GBX 309.30 and a highest price of GBX 710.20.
At the time of writing of this report, the stocks of the company were trading at GBX 315.5
About EVRAZ Plc (LON:EVR) is an Industrial Metal company, having operations in the Czech Republic, Canada, Russian Federation, Italy, Kazakhstan and the USA. The company operates mining activities and is also amongst the top infrastructure steel producer worldwide.
Recent News â The companyâs shipping of raw materials and finished products have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Outlook â The companyâs business is expected to remain subdued as long as the spread of the virus infection is not contained.
- Centrica Plc - The company over a period of two years from 1 March 2018 to 27 February 2020, has given a return of -48.99 per cent, and in the past 52 weeks, the company has registered the lowest price of GBX 63.99 and a highest price of GBX 124.20.
At the time of writing of this report, the stocks of the company were trading at GBX 72.84
About Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) is a Windsor, United Kingdom-based leading global energy solutions and services provider company, which concentrates on satisfying the changing needs of the clients and enabling the changeover to a lower-carbon future. In the UK, Ireland and North America, the company supply energy and services to more than 26 million client accounts, primarily through robust brands such as British Gas, endorsed by approximately 13,000 technicians and engineers. For the long-term, the company see prospective growth in five key areas: energy supply, in-home servicing, home solutions, energy optimisation, and business services and solutions.
Recent News â The company has recently been in the news on account of the increase in power and gas tariffs in the United Kingdom, which had put undue pressure on its revenues.
Outlook â The price increase in electricity and gas prices was on account of Ofgem increasing tariffs. The new tariffs will hit the margins of the company in the short run, but it will be passed on the consumers eventually.
- Imperial Brands Plc - The company over a period of two years from 1 March 2018 to 27 February 2020, has given a return of -40.28 per cent, and in the past 52 weeks, the company has registered the lowest price of GBX 1527.00 and a highest price of GBX 2673.00.
At the time of writing of this report, the stocks of the company were trading at GBX 1541.20
About Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) is a British fast-moving consumer business, with operational interest in a variety of cigarettes, fine cut and smokeless tobaccos, papers and cigars. Its geographical operational segments are divided into Growth Markets, USA, Returns Markets North, Returns Markets South and Logistics.
Recent News â The company has recently been in the news on account of the ban on vaping products in the United States of America. The company has a significant vaping product profile, and a large portion of its revenue was coming from the United States of America.
Outlook â The vaping products of the company could very well grow in other large markets where the regulations are liberal with vaping products. The US FDA ban is likely to affect the companyâs fortune in the near term, but growth could very well come from other markets.
