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DCC reports strong third quarter but technology division lags
DCC, which was promoted to the FTSE 100 in December, reported a strong third quarter but warned of “more difficult” trading in its technology division.
Tate & Lyle volumes up in third quarter, but margins down
Tate & Lyle remained stable in its third quarter, reporting increased trading volumes in some divisions, but lower margins and continuing difficulties in the ethanol market.
Rio Tinto battered by commodities storm, ditches progressive dividends
Rio Tinto was insistent it was weathering the commodities storm in its full-year results on Thursday, but the numbers were telling a different story - with net earnings down almost £5bn.
Imperial Brands' tobacco revenue jumps 10%
Imperial Brands has posted a 10% jump in tobacco revenue for the first quarter, and said it is on track to meet full year expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak US cues
London stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday, taking their cue from the US, where equities failed to hold on to their gains.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Facebook, Johnston Press, steel industry
Other EU leaders are ready to copy David Cameron’s referendum tactics for their own “egotistic goals”, the European Council president has said, as he sounded the alarm over populist politics bringing the bloc to the brink of “suicide”. Donald Tusk’s forthright warning on Wednesday came as he announced he was clearing his diary next week to concentrate on the “very fragile” talks on a “new settlement” for Britain, which will be discussed at an EU summit next week.
Rio Tinto changes dividend policy, Glencore streaming deal
London open The FTSE 100 is predicted to fall by around 50 points on Thursday, giving up more than the previous day's gains.