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Wizz Air adds leisure experience of Susan Hooper to board
Wizz Air added a veteran of the leisure industry and executive world to its board on Thursday, with the appointment of Susan Hooper as a non-executive director from 1 March.
Acacia Mining appoints Mark Morcombe as COO
Acacia Mining has appointed Mark Morcombe as its chief operating officer from the second quarter of this year.
Asia report: China tumbles amid mixed markets
China tumbled amid mixed results in Asia on Thursday, as concerns about market liquidity in the People's Republic increased ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Shanghai.
John Laing reports underlying portfolio growth in year to date
John Laing Infrastructure Fund (JLIF) said on Thursday that had an underlying portfolio growth of 8. 34% to £867. 8m including new investments in the year to date.
Galliford Try posts record first half profit
Galliford Try has posted a record profit for the first half of its financial year.
Merlin Entertainments faces prosecution over Alton Towers crash
The UK Health & Safety Executive said it will prosecute Merlin Entertainments over the rollercoaster crash at its Alton Towers theme park last June, when five people were seriously injured.
Gloss taken off Merlin Entertainments results by roller-coaster prosecution
Profits were virtually flat for Merlin Entertainments in 2015 despite a slowdown at its theme parks division following the Alton Towers crash in June, with a later announcement that the company was to be prosecuted for the incident taking the sheen off results.
Eurozone inflation weaker than estimated in January
Eurostat’s final reading on Eurozone inflation for January has come in a little softer than originally estimated and still way off the European Central Bank’s target of just under 2%, adding weight to the argument for further stimulus.
Foxconn delays Sharp takeover
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn announced it would delay a deal to purchase Japan´s Sharp after receiving new documentation.
Howden Joinery full year profit ticks up, "well-positioned" for 2016
Howden Joinery's full year 2015 profit ticked higher as revenue nudged up following a strong performance, particularly in the UK depot business.
Countrywide reports 37% drop in 2015 profits
Countrywide, the UK’s largest estate agency group, reported a 37% drop in 2015 profits blaming a “significantly" tougher year for the market.
Rentokil full year profit slips but dividend lifted
Business service group Rentokil Initial reported a slight drop in full year profit but upped its dividend.
Record traffic numbers for Zoopla properties
It was a record-breaking start to the year for Zoopla, with the company experiencing some hefty traffic to its digital properties in the four months to 31 January.
UK GDP remains unrevised for fourth quarter of 2015
UK gross domestic product in the fourth quarter of 2015 remained in line with forecasts, rising 0. 5% on the previous quarter and 1. 9% year-on-year.
Beazley stumbles on proposed move to UK shores
Beazley shares fell on the news that the board was recommending re-locating the management of the group to the UK from Ireland.
Bodycote announces another special dividend, but profit drops
Specialty chemicals firm Bodycote said it will pay another special dividend for 2015 despite posting a drop in full year profit.
National Express posts positive results across all divisions
A rise in revenue across its fleet of divisions has driven National Express’ profit before tax up over 87%.
Playtech rallies on 38% increase in full year revenue
Playtech’s shares rallied after the gambling software group reported a 38% jump in 2015 revenue to €630. 1m (£499. 02m).
Events First strategy sees UBM earnings rise
UBM's Events First strategy was looking like a winner in 2015, with the company reporting some impressive results on Wednesday, though some of its legacy businesses were flagging.
St. James's Place's profit drops despite positive results
Despite a mostly positive set of results, St. James's Place's profit before tax has dropped 17. 3%.