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Brexit not a big concern for Fidessa
Trading, investment management and information solutions provider Fidessa Group posted its interim management statement on Thursday, for the period since 1 July.
UK GDP grows more than expected in third quarter, ONS reveals
The UK economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, according to the first official data covering a full quarter since the Brexit vote.
UK government cuts Lloyds stake to just under 9%
The UK government has cut its stake in Lloyds Banking Group to just under 9%, or 6. 42bn shares from 7. 1bn previously.
Redefine earnings rise despite tough market conditions
Income-focused UK real estate investment trust Redefine International announced its results for the year to 31 August on Wednesday, with a 17. 6% increase in earnings available for distribution to £52. 2m.
UN humanitarian chief blasts Russia and security council over Syria conflict
A top humanitarian representative in the United Nations has launched a scathing indictment of the organisation's security council and its president Russia, for not doing more to end the conflict in Syria.
RELX Group's expects revenue, profit, earnings to grow for full year
Information and analytics company RELX Group said its outlook remains unchanged and it expects underlying revenue, profit and earnings to increase for the full-year.
Henderson reports Q3 retail outflows on Brexit
Henderson Group reported a 6% rise in assets under management in the third quarter, but retail outflows of £1bn, which it said coincided with the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.
Deutsche Bank turns surprise third quarter profit, shares rise
Third quarter profits at Deutsche Bank rose to €278m following a loss of €6. 1bn one year ago, driven by strong revenues from trading.
Tesla unexpectedly reports second-ever quarterly profit
US car-maker Tesla surprised many on Wednesday after it posted its second-ever quarterly profit, despite analysts estimating that it would record another loss.
Europe open: Stocks waver as investors sift through bank earnings
European stocks wavered in early trade as investors digested uninspiring Chinese data and sifted through bank earnings.
London open: Bank jitters, bond yield back-up weigh on Footsie
London stocks edged lower at the start of trading, weighed down by jitters surrounding euro area lenders such as Deutsche Bank and Monte dei Paschi di Siena and a back-up in bond yields during the previous session.
DS Smith H1 trading in line with expectations
DS Smith said on Thursday that trading in the half-year to the end of October has been in line with its expectations.
Moneysupermarket nabs Mark Lewis from John Lewis
Moneysupermarket. com Group announced the appointment of Mark Lewis as chief executive officer on Thursday, succeeding Peter Plumb who had indicated in August that he will step down on or before the group's annual general meeting in May next year.
Debenhams full-year profit nudges up
Department store chain Debenhams posted a small increase in underlying full-year pre-tax profit on Thursday, but reported profit fell and the company said the trading environment in the second half was more challenging.
Inchcape's Q3 revenue rises, gains from weak pound
Automotive distributor and retailer Inchcape third quarter revenues increased as it benefitted from the weak pound.
EE acquisition helps boost revenue at BT
Telecommunications provider BT Group announced its results for the second quarter and half year to 30 September on Thursday, with reported revenue up 35% for the quarter, and growth in underlying revenue - excluding transit adjusted for the acquisition of EE - up 1. 1%.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower ahead of GDP data
London stocks were set for a weaker open on Thursday ahead of the release of UK economic growth figures for the third quarter.
Thursday newspaper round-up: public spending, maternity leave, Dong Energy
The mayor of London and the CBI employers’ group are urging Philip Hammond to increase public spending as a way of reassuring businesses fearful of the consequences of leaving the EU. Sadiq Khan will accuse the government of being “blasé” towards the impact of Brexit and will call on the chancellor to dispel some of the uncertainty over negotiations with Europe. – Financial Times.