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Ted Baker revenue rises; on course to deliver on FY expectations
Fashion retailer Ted Baker reported a 14. 2% rise in revenue for the 19 weeks to 10 June as it presses ahead with its global expansion, with openings in Los Angeles, Paris, and Shanghai.
Spire's Garry Watts undergoing major medical treatment
Independent hospital operator Spire Healthcare Group announced on Tuesday that current executive chairman Garry Watts had been diagnosed with an unspecified medical condition, and was currently undergoing treatment which could require him to need some time out of the business in the coming months.
Crest Nicholson H1 profits rise, but cautions over UK election
FTSE 250 housebuilder Crest Nicholson reported a rise in profit and revenue for the half year and said it is on track to deliver full-year revenue growth, but cautioned that the UK election could bring about uncertainty.
Merlin trading in line so far, though tourist outlook uncertain
Investors in visitor attraction operator Merlin Entertainments were set to muster for the company’s annual general meeting on Tuesday, with the board confirming group trading for the year to date had been “broadly” in line with expectations, reflecting the outlook and commentary it provided on 2 March.
Acacia claims it's still operating Tanzanian mines, Ashtead to hike dividend by almost a quarter
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London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of inflation data
London stocks were set for a positive open on Tuesday, shrugging off another downbeat session in the US which saw technology shares hit again, as investors eyed the release of key inflation data, with politics still firmly in focus.
US close: Markets end lower as tech stocks remain at fore
Wall Street's main market gauges were slightly lower at the start of the week on follow-through selling in the tech space.