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Moss Bros reports rise in sales, confident over full year
Menswear specialist Moss Bros reported a rise in sales for the first 15 weeks of the year as it expressed confidence it will meet its market expectations for the year.
London open: Stocks in the black as Trump worries subside for now
London stocks edged higher in early trade, taking their cue from an upbeat session on Wall Street, where shares rebounded from this week's Trump-inspired selloff.
Cairn Energy makes solid progress in 2016, CEO says
Investors in Cairn Energy were gathering in Edinburgh on Friday for the company’s annual general meeting, with chief executive Simon Thomson set to update them on the firm’s strategy to deliver “sustainable value growth” for shareholders from a “balanced portfolio” of exploration, development and production assets.
John Laing Infra Q1 portfolio value rises 1.9%
John Laing Infrastructure Fund said its underlying portfolio value grew 1. 9% in the first quarter to £1. 2bn on a rebased value of £1. 19bn and in line with expectations.
Grainger ups dividend as it sees great growth in residential rental market
Private landlord group Grainger hiked its interim dividend 10% after a first half where it secured half of its investment target and cut costs in a market where the proportion of privately rented homes is at its highest levels since records began in 1980.
CMA refers Just Eat/Hungryhouse merger for in-depth probe
The Competition and Markets Authority has referred Just Eat's proposed acquisition of Hungryhouse to an in-depth phase 2 investigation.
Legal & General Solvency II surplus capital increases
Legal & General said on Friday that its Solvency II surplus capital has increased to around £7bn.
More Peppa Pig episodes on the way, says Entertainment One
Entertainment One announced the start of production on a new series of Peppa Pig on Friday.
Close Bros reports 'solid' Q3 loan book growth
Merchant bank Close Brothers reported "solid" loan book growth in its banking division in the third quarter to the end of April, as it said it remains confident of delivering a good result for the full year.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on positive US cues
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Friday following a positive session on Wall Street, where shares rebounded from this week's Trump-inspired selloff.