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Saga sags as results disappoint despite 18% dividend hike
Over-50's insurer and tour operator Saga proposed an 18% dividend hike after delivering a solid year of profits growth.
Ironveld widens H1 loss, makes important progress on HPIVT project
Shares in Ironveld are up more than 3% after it produced a wider first-half pre-tax loss of £385,000, from a loss of £318,000, but said it made important progress on the High Purity Iron, Vanadium & Tin project in South Africa.
Revenue and earnings slip at Billing Services Group
Telecommunications clearing and financial settlement product provider Billing Services Group announced its audited results for the year to 31 December on Wednesday, with revenue slipping to $30. 2m from $36. 4m.
French consumer confidence weak in March, but details weak
French consumer confidence was stable in March amid slight improvements in people's expectations for unemployment and their ability to save, the results of a survey revealed.
UK mortgage approvals dip in February
UK mortgage approvals unexpectedly declined in February, according to figures released by the Bank of England.
HSBC expects Tesco's fine will draw line under accounting scandal
Following Tesco agreeing to pay a £129m fine over its accounting scandal, HSBC has reiterated its ‘buy’ rating and 260p target price.
Circle Holdings receives 30p a share takeover offer; FY losses narrow
Circle Holdings shares jumped on Wednesday after the healthcare group said it has recommended a 30p per share takeover offer from private company DMWSL 849.
London open: Stocks edge up, pound slips as May prepares to trigger Brexit
London stocks edged higher in early trade while the pound slipped back as investors braced for Prime Minister Theresa May to officially kick off divorce proceedings with the European Union.
Francois Fillon's wife under formal investigation in fake jobs scandal
Penelope Fillon, the wife of French presidential candidate and former prime minister Francois Fillon, has been placed under formal investigation for her role in a fake jobs scandal.
Fairpoint Group sells medical legal business for £1.2m
Professional service firm Fairpoint Group has sold its ancillary medico-legal business, PIX, for £1. 2m to Premex Services, a provider of medico-legal services.
Sabien raises £475,000 to fund energy efficiency pilot projects
Sabien, a manufacturer and supplier of energy efficiency technology, has raised £475,000 from an equity placing to fund pilot trials of its products.
Europe open: Stocks track strong gains on Wall Street
European stocks began the day on the frontfoot, tracking big gains on Wall Street overnight as analysts appeared to shrug off the effects of the political infighting on Capitol Hill.
Sanne pre-tax profits soar 525% on bumper revenue growth
Asset and corporate administration service provider Sanne said it had quintupled full year profits to £15m from £2. 4 the previous year, driven by cost control and growth in revenue.
Shore Capital founder to relinquish CEO role; FY revenue up 21%
Private equity firm Shore Capital said on Wednesday that its founder and executive chairman Howard Shore is relinquishing his operational responsibilities as group chief executive, as it reported a 21% increase in full-year revenue.
Great Portland Estates Soho property gains further leases
Property developer Great Portland Estates that it has made further lettings at its Soho property that will generate annual rent of over £1m.
DX wins new contract with Avon UK
Parcels, mail and logistics operator DX has won a contract worth more than £10m a year to provide bespoke logistic services for beauty company Avon UK.
Workspace buys London office building for £98.5m
Investor Workspace Group has bought an office building in Fitzrovia, London for £98. 5m from Arup Group, the design and engineering firm.
China New Energy wins contract to build ethanol plant in Ghana
AIM-listed engineering and technology solutions provider China New Energy has won a number of contracts with Supercare Group Limited of Ghana and CNBM General Machinery in China to construct a new ethanol plant in Ghana.
Game Digital interim profit drops but current trading more encouraging
Video game retailer Game Digital reported a 26. 7% drop in interim pre-tax profit as the UK put in a poor performance but the company was more positive about current trading.
No end in sight for iron ore supply glut, BHP warns
BHP Billiton iron ore chief Edgar Basto has warned that the supply of low-cost seaborne iron ore is expected to grow faster than demand, but assured that company is well-positioned to continue to grow value and shareholder returns.