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Hastings ups dividend payout guidance as profit pushes higher
Profit and customer numbers at Hastings grew in 2018, the insurer said on Thursday, as it upgraded its dividend payout guidance.
Houses prices edge ahead in February - Nationwide
House prices nudged higher in February, marginally ahead of forecasts, as the strong labour market helped balance out some of the uncertainty around Brexit.
Howden Joinery profit edges up but margins decline
Howden Joinery reported an increase in 2018 profit on Thursday but a drop in margins as the company warned of higher costs.
Bovis Homes reports record profit, hikes dividend by 20%
Bovis Homes posted record annual profit on Thursday as it hiked its dividend by 20% and hailed a good start to 2019.
Mondi posts strong financials as it continues to invest in operations
Mondi reported lower revenue than expected for 2018 and said pricing is "mixed" going into 2019, but profits were stronger than forecast and the dividend was hiked 23%.
Surgical Innovations names David Marsh as new CEO in reshuffle
AIM-listed manufacturer Surgical Innovations appointed Elemental Healthcare founder David Marsh as chief executive officer on Thursday.
London open: Stocks drop on weak China data amid deluge of earnings
London stocks fell in early trade on Thursday following the release of weak Chinese factory orders data and an abrupt end to the Trump-Kim denuclearisation summit.
China factory PMI slows further in February, most details weak
A widely-followed survey of factory sector conditions in the world's third-largest economy softened further last month.
IAG profit rises despite higher fuel prices, currency headwinds
British Airways and Iberia parent International Consolidated Airlines Group posted a 9. 5% jump in full-year operating profit on Thursday despite rising fuel prices and currency headwinds, but said profit for 2019 would likely be flat.
Rentokil Initial beats financial targets after record number of acquisitions
Rentokil Initial said its revenue, profit and cash was all in excess of medium-term financial targets in its final results on Thursday, with ongoing revenue up 13. 2% to £2. 455bn at constant currency, ongoing operating profit ahead 13. 3% to £329. 3m at constant exchange rates, and free cash flow standing at £192. 0m with a 94% cash conversion rate.
Richard Solomons confirmed as new Rentokil Initial chair
Rentokil Initial announced on Thursday that Richard Solomons would succeed John McAdam as its company chairman.
Intercede makes first sale of MyID software
Digital identity service Intercede has recorded the first sale of its MyID credential management software to an end customer in South East Asia.
CRH posts record earnings amid 'good' demand
Building materials group CRH reported record earnings for 2018 on Thursday, thanks in part to good demand in the US.
RSA Insurance profit hit by London Market losses
RSA Insurance posted a drop in 2018 underlying pre-tax profit on Thursday, dragged lower by its London Market business.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower on weak China data
London stocks were set for a negative open on Thursday, taking their cue from losses in Asia following the release of weak Chinese factory orders data and as the Trump-Kim denuclearisation summit yielded no progress.
Mondi earnings grow comfortably, Rolls-Royce free cash flow more than doubles
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 11 points lower on Thursday, having closed down 0. 61% at 7,107. 20 on Wednesday.
Thursday newspaper round-up: UK car production, Ferrovial, consumer confidence
British car production declined for the eighth month in a row in January as output bound for China plunged by more than 70%. The car industry is struggling with multiple headwinds, including falling demand in China, a regulatory backlash against diesel vehicles in Europe and continued uncertainty over Brexit, which has put the brakes on investment in the UK. – Guardian.
US close: Markets end lower as Trump and Kim talk denuclearisation
US stocks finished in the red on Wednesday, as investors kept an eye on the summit taking place between Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un.