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LSE:IDS (International Distributions Services)

About IDS

International Distributions Services Plc engages in the provision of postal and delivery services. It operates through the following segments: Royal Mail and General Logistics Systems (GLS). The Royal Mail segment collects, sorts and delivers letters and parcels across the UK. The GLS segment operates in continental Europe and the Republic of Ireland and has a ground-based deferred parcel delivery network in Europe. The company was founded in 1516 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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    International Distributions Services (LSE: IDS) Latest News

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    When And Why Was The Post Office Privatised?

    | Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

    It’s been over a decade since the Post Office and Royal Mail were privatised. But why did privatisation occur? And…

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    Investing Articles

    Why the IDS share price could leap next week!

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    On 17 April, the IDS share price skyrocketed after a foreign bidder made a takeover approach. But time is rapidly…

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    How the IDS share price could leap 15%+ from here

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    On Wednesday, 17 April, the IDS share price soared as news of a takeover bid hit newswires. This offer has…

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    I sold this FTSE 250 share to buy this fallen angel!

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    I bought this FTSE 250 share, only to see it crash within months. Though it has now bounced back, I've…

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    More bad news for IDS stock! Is the Royal Mail owner now an opportunity for a cheap buy?

    | John Fieldsend

    Management claims two separate issues are behind the latest loss for IDS stock. If the firm can overcome them, is…

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    Should I buy the Royal Mail owner for my Stocks & Shares ISA?

    | Dr. James Fox

    International Distributions Services shares fell on 16 November as the company reported a loss. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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    Investing Articles

    Now IDS shares have recovered, do I dump Royal Mail?

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    IDS shares have been a roller-coaster ride, crashing hard due to strike action. But with Royal Mail back on track,…

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    At last, this popular FTSE share is getting exciting!

    | Cliff D'Arcy

    Soon after I bought this FTSE 250 share, it turned into an utter dog. However, it has soared by over…

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    Has the IDS share price created the value opportunity of the decade?

    | Kevin Godbold

    Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) may be on the cusp of a turnaround and the share price could…

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    Are International Distributions Services (IDS) shares a bargain near their 52-week lows?

    | John Fieldsend

    IDS shares were among the biggest fallers on the FTSE 250 last month. So is this delivery stock now too…

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    Should I buy this sinking FTSE 250 stock in June?

    | Royston Wild

    The International Distributions Systems share price has collapsed again this month. Does this make it one of the FTSE 250's…

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    Growth Shares

    International Distributions Services shares fall as Royal Mail loses £1bn. What next?

    | Jon Smith

    Jon Smith dissects the latest International Distributions Services results and muses over the direction of its shares from here.

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