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Brewin Dolphin posts rise in assets under management
Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin reported a rise in total funds for the first quarter as net inflows increased.
Rank Group earnings fall despite strong digital showing
Rank Group posted its half-year results for the six months to 31 December on Thursday, with like-for-like group revenue up 2% to £378. 6m.
Renishaw reports rise in first half profits and revenue
British engineering firm Renishaw on Thursday posted an increase in first half pre-tax profit as revenues grew across all geographical regions.
Mexico will not pay for Trump's wall, President Peña Nieto says
Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto has steadfastly refused to pay for the construction of a wall on its border with the United States, despite Donald Trump's claims to the contrary.
SSP starts new financial year with a splash
Travel food and beverage outlet operator SSP issued its trading update for its first quarter on Thursday, covering the three months to 31 December.
CMC Markets battles mixed trading in third quarter
Although trading activity improved at CMC Markets in the third quarter, revenue per client was lower and the spread betting and CFD provider continues to endure anxiety over a regulatory crackdown proposed late last year in the UK and several other key markets.
KAZ Minerals meets full-year copper guidance precisely
KAZ Minerals posted its production report for the fourth quarter and full year to 31 December on Thursday, with its full year copper guidance met and by-product guidance exceeded in 2016.
Unite Group secures planning consent on two new developments
Developer and manager of student accommodation, Unite Group, announced on Thursday it has secured planning consent for two city centre developments in Birmingham and Sheffield totalling 1,186 student bedrooms.
Kier Group reports in line trading in second half
Kier Group said on Thursday its full year results are expected to be “second-half weighted" in line with the previous year.
Card Factory sees FY profit ahead of expectations
Card Factory said on Thursday that it is confident of delivering full-year underlying pre-tax profit slightly ahead of analyst consensus as it reported a rise in sales for the 11 months to the end of December and announced the departure of its chief financial officer.
Great Portland Estates upbeat after quarter of lettings
Great Portland Estates published its trading update for the quarter to 31 December on Thursday, with 16 new lettings totalling 86,600 sq ft signed during the quarter, generating annual rent of £7. 2m p. a. - £6. 4m of which is the company’s share - 2% above March 2016 estimated recovery value.
Europe open: Stocks edge higher as M&A lends a hand
European stocks edged higher in early trade, underpinned by M&A news and an upbeat session in the US, where the Dow powered through the 20,000 level for the first time.
Polymetal delivers strong Q4, confirms two fatalities
Polymetal reported its fourth quarter and full year production results for 2016 on Thursday, confirming two fatal accidents in the quarter - at Varvara on 8 October and at Okhotsk on 6 October.
PayPoint enjoys merry Christmas as retail focus continues
Payment network operator PayPoint posted a quarterly update for the three months to 31 December on Thursday, reporting that its core retail network transactions increased marginally to 175. 6 million transactions over the period, with net revenue growing 6. 7% to £33. 3m.
London open: Stocks little changed ahead of UK GDP figures
London stocks were little changed in early trade as investors digested a slew of corporate news and looked ahead to the release of some key UK economic growth figures.
Sky's interim sales strong but profits hit by Premier League costs
Sky's profits fell in the first half of the year as it absorbed a step-up in costs for Premier League broadcasting rights, invested in Germany and Italy, and launched its mobile service in the UK.
Irish regulator clears DCC takeover of Medisource
Ireland-based sales, marketing, distribution and business support services group DCC announced on Thursday that, following the receipt of competition clearance from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, DCC Healthcare has completed the acquisition of Medisource Ireland.
Operational improvements help Anglo American production in mixed quarter
Mining giant Anglo American posted its production report for the fourth quarter to 31 December on Thursday, with rough diamond production increasing 10% to 7. 8 million carats year-on-year.
St James's Place funds under management up 28% in Q4
FTSE 100 wealth manager St James’s Place posted a rise in fourth-quarter funds under management on the back of record net inflows.
ConvaTec launches new ostomy care product globally
Global medical technology company ConvaTec Group announced the launch of the ‘Esteem+ Flex Convex’ one-piece system for people with colostomies, ileostomies and urostomies on Thursday.