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Ladbrokes upgrades Coral deal synergies, posts small rise in H1 revenue
FTSE 250 bookmaker Ladbrokes said on Thursday that group revenue nudged higher in the first half as it announced that synergies from the Coral Group deal would be bigger than initially estimated.
Lloyds hikes dividend and margin guidance but PPI marrs first half
In the first set of results since returning to full private ownership, Lloyds Banking Group reported underlying first-half profits ahead of forecasts, hiked the dividend and upped its net interest margin guidance for the full year.
Greencoat breaks wind generation budget in first half
Renewable infrastructure fund Greencoat UK Wind reported total generation of 626. 6GWh from its investments in the first half of the year on Thursday, which it claimed was 2% above budget.
Monitise revenue drops amid absence of FINkit contracts
Monitise reported a drop in revenue for the year to the end of June as it said current trading remains challenging.
Foxtons profit tanks 64%, cites economic and political uncertainty
First-half profits at London estate agent Foxtons tanked 64% as the company highlighted "unprecedented" economic and political uncertainty.
US strength sees Indivior lift guidance
Indivior beat half-year expectations and raised guidance for revenues and earnings thanks to continued strong market growth in the US, which was partially offset by generic competition in more price sensitive payors in the US.
Randgold Resources hopeful of resolving Mali tax dispute
Randgold Resources' chief executive Mark Bristow said late on Wednesday that the company is hopeful it will be able to resolve a tax dispute with Mali's government, and that operations in the country are continuing to deliver a robust performance.
Bodycote strong as industrial division recovers
Specialist coatings company Bodycote reported an 18. 8% surge in first half revenue to £345. 7m on Thursday, with its headline operating profit also showing a strong improvement of 25% to £61. 7m.
Lancashire Holdings pleased with first half returns amid 'soft market'
Global specialty insurance provider Lancashire Holdings saw a fall in its fully-converted book value per share in the first half, it reported on Thursday, to $6. 23 from $6. 40.
Kaz Minerals reports big jump in H1 copper production
Copper and gold miner KAZ Minerals said first half copper production more than doubled to 118 000 tonnes from 56,300 adding that it was on track to achieve its full-year guidance of 225,000 - 260,000 tonnes.
Mitchells & Butlers toasts sunny weather as sales fizz
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers served up some strong trading numbers for its third quarter, with total and like-for-like sales growth both accelerating amid the recent warm weather.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson profit up 12%, helped by weaker pound
Jardine Lloyd Thompson posted a 12% rise in underlying first-half pre-tax profit on Thursday as it benefited from a weaker pound.
Mitie says Q1 in line with expectations as revenue up 5.5%
Facilities management company Mitie said first quarter trading was in line with expectations and full year guidance remained unchanged.
Greencore revenue rises but UK remains challenging
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore posted an 11. 8% rise in group revenue in the 13 weeks to 30 June, with revenue year-to-date up 8. 8%.
Europe open: Shares track overnight gains on Wall Street
European stocks were mostly higher at the start of trading, tracking fresh record highs on Wall Street and gains in Asian trading, even as the Greenback slipped to a new one-year low.
National Express drives higher as first-half profit up 19%
Transport firm National Express pushed higher on Thursday after it reported a 19. 1% increase in operating profit for the first half of 2017.
Inchcape H1 profits up on stronger revenues
Automotive distributor and retailer Inchcape said first half reported profit before tax rose to £191. 7m from £165m.
British American Tobacco is lit ahead of smoking second half
Fresh from completing the massive acquisition of US rival Reynolds earlier in the week, British American Tobacco announced a solid set of first-half numbers, made to look even nicer thanks to strong currency tailwinds.
Sophos Q1 revenue, billings rise amid strong demand
FTSE 250 cyber security company Sophos reported a rise in first-quarter revenue and billings on Thursday amid strong demand following a spate of cyber attacks this year.