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Kingfisher shares slump on weak outlook after FY profit falls
Shares in Kingfisher slumped on Tuesday after the DIY retail group forecast small earnings growth this year at best and warned of the impact of budgetary measures in the UK and France on consumer sentiment and costs in the short term.
Shell targets LNG sales growth, investor returns & spending cuts
Energy giant Shell unveiled plans to increase investor returns, cut spending and lift liquified natural gas sales targets but came in for heavy criticism of chief executive Wael Sawan's pay package.
Europe open: Stoxx up despite Trump tariff turmoil
European markets opened higher on Tuesday as traders eyed the latest developments in US President Donald Trump’s volatile approach to trade tariffs amid another dump of corporate earnings and trading statements.
IP Group adds £10m to buyback after focusing on profitable exits
Intellectual property company IP Group reported a wider annual loss and lower net asset value as it focused on generating cash from profitable investment exits and said it would use the money to extend its share buyback by £10m.
Europe midday: Stoxx surges as German Ifo survey boosts sentiment
European markets extended gains on Tuesday as an upbeat business survey from Germany boosted sentiment while traders also eyed the latest developments in US President Donald Trump’s volatile approach to trade tariffs amid another dump of corporate earnings and trading statements.
Tui targets margin growth for airline unit, eyes new ships
Travel company TUI said it was targeting a profit margin for its markets and airline unit of more than 3% in the medium term and confirmed it was in talks to build two new vessels for its Marella cruise fleet.
WH Smith completes refinancing
WH Smith said it had completed a £200m issue of US private placement notes and a bank term loan of £120m.