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Mediclinic earnings up as it continues Al Noor integration
International private healthcare group Mediclinic announced its interim results for the six months to 30 September on Thursday, with a 27% increase in group revenue to £1. 28bn, of which 16% was contributed by Al Noor.
Europe open: Stocks push higher as cyclicals pace the advance
European stocks rose in early trade, taking their cue from positive sessions in the US and Asia as investors continued to mull the implications of Trump’s US presidential victory, with earnings releases providing some support.
London open: Stocks rise as market continues to recover from Trump shock
London stocks opened on the front foot on Thursday as the market continued to recover from the initial shock of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election.
Meggitt awarded MoD contracts worth $20m
Meggitt’s Training Systems division has been awarded two contracts from the UK Ministry of Defence worth around $20m in total.
Dairy Crest reports 19pc rise in first half profits
Dairy Crest reported a 19% increase in adjusted pre-tax profit to £19. 1m in the first half as the company underwent a restructuring.
Auto Trader hikes dividend as revenue, profit grow
Digital automotive marketplace Auto Trader reported a rise in operating profit for the first half as revenues surged and the company hiked its dividend, saying it is confident of delivering on its second-half expectations.
National Grid earnings fail to spark in first half
Electricity infrastructure operator National Grid posted its half-year report on Thursday, with adjusted earnings per share of 28. 2p, flat compared to the same period last year, and operating profit of £1. 9bn, up 1% including favourable timing and the effect of foreign exchange.
Bovis Homes set for record FY revenues amid positive backdrop
FTSE 250 housebuilder Bovis Homes said it expects to deliver record revenues in 2016 as the backdrop for UK housebuilding continues to be positive, with demand for new homes outpacing supply.
London pre-open: FTSE to open higher as market continues post-Trump recovery
The FTSE 100 is expected to open 34 points higher at 6,945 on Thursday as the market recovers the from the initial shock of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Trump, London-only visas, Tata
Donald Trump’s election as US president denied Hillary Clinton the prize of being the first woman in the White House but could boost the hopes of a female politician across the Atlantic: Marine Le Pen. France is the next big western democracy due to elect its president and a win for the far-right National Front leader in May’s election would cause a political earthquake in Europe to rival Mr Trump’s victory this week. – Financial Times.