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Weir Group H1 revenues grow amid record aftermarket orders
Engineering company Weir Group said on Thursday that revenues had grown in the six months ended 30 June on the back of record aftermarket orders and strong execution.
Indivior profits fall on higher costs ahead of US listing
Pharmaceutical company Indivior reported a fall in interim profits due to rising costs.
FDM Group H1 underpinned by high demand
Recruitment company FDM Group posted a jump in interim profit and revenue on Thursday amid high demand.
London open: Stocks fall amid earnings barrage, despite more dovish Fed
London stocks were a little weaker in early trade on Thursday, unable to hold on to opening gains despite a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve, amid a barrage of corporate news.
Hammerson H1 revenues surge
Property development and investment firm Hammerson said on Thursday that it had continued to make "good strategic, financial and operational progress" in the first half.
National Express revenues hit ten-year high in H1
Public transport operator National Express said on Thursday that revenues and earnings had improved over the six months ended 30 June, driven by continued momentum across the business in Q2.
Europe open: Shares up after Fed tones down hawkish stance
European markets opened higher on Thursday amid an absolute deluge of corporate earnings as investors were cheered by slightly less hawkish messaging from the US Federal Reserve, which lifted rates on Wednesday.
DiscoverIE hails further strong sales in Q1
DiscoverIE said on Thursday that the strong sales growth reported last financial year continued in the first quarter, with underlying earnings ahead of the board’s expectations.
Diversified Energy to acquire upstream assets and facilities in Oklahoma and Texas
Independent energy group Diversified Energy has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire certain upstream assets and related facilities located within its central region in Oklahoma and Texas from ConocoPhillips.
Frasers Group buys I Saw It First
Frasers Group on Thursday said it was buying fast fashion firm I Saw It First for an undisclosed sum.
BAE unveils £1.5bn buyback as profits rise
UK defence company BAE Systems on Thursday unveiled a £1. 5bn share buyback and higher interim profits.
CMC Markets operating costs seen 5% higher, shares tumble
CMC Markets shares tumbled on Thursday after the online trading platform said operating costs were set to be higher than initially expected.
Paragon Banking names Robert East as chairman designate
Lender Paragon Banking Group named Robert East as its chairman designate on Thursday, succeeding Fiona Clutterbuck on 1 September.
Airtel Africa revenues up double digits in Q1
Telecommunications group Airtel Africa said on Thursday that first-quarter revenues had grown by double digits amid margin and earnings progression and a further strengthening of its balance sheet.
Shell Q2 profits surge to $11.47bn
Oil and gas giant Shell on Thursday reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit of $11. 5bn driven by soaring energy prices.
Vesuvius lifts FY outlook as first-half profits grow
Molten metal flow engineer Vesuvius lifted its full-year outlook on Thursday as it reported a rise in first-half profit and revenue thanks to higher selling prices and market share gains.
Schroders interim AuM rises
UK fund manager Schroders reported a 1% rise in assets under management to £773bn.
Anglo American cuts interim dividend as earnings fall
Anglo American cut its interim dividend on Thursday as the miner posted a drop in earnings and revenue amid lower production and higher costs.
Relx profits, dividend up on strong revenues
Relx increased reported a rise in interim profits and lifted its dividend after a strong increase in revenues.
Ocado names Mark Richardson as CEO of new business unit
Grocery technology business Ocado revealed on Thursday that chief operating officer Mark Richardson had been tapped to take over as chief executive of a new business unit aimed at extending Ocado's product offering into new market sectors.