PZ Cussons boosted by HSBC despite weak Nigerian naira

Published: 24-Apr-2015
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PZ Cussons boosted by HSBC despite weak Nigerian naira

Despite former 72-year-old military ruler Muhammadu Buhari returning to power in Nigeria, PZ Cussons, which owns brands including Original Source, Imperial Soap and St Tropez, has seen its Buy rating retained by HSBC.

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