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Rentokil interim profits, revenue rise
Pest control and hygiene services company Rentokil Initial posted a rise in interim profit and revenue on Thursday, with broad-based growth across its categories.
Aveva ARR rises 11%, Q1 group revenues flat
Information technology consulting company Aveva said on Thursday that annualised recurring revenues had risen 11% in the twelve months ended 30 June, principally due to growth in the annualised value of subscription and cloud contracts.
ITV sees flat advertising revenue before World Cup boost
UK broadcaster ITV forecast flat total advertising revenue for the year to September before a boost from the Qatar football World Cup in November.
Diageo full-year sales jump 21.4%
Drinks maker Diageo reported a jump in full-year sales on Thursday thanks to "resilient" demand and price increases.
BT backs FY outlook as Q1 revenues tick higher
BT Group backed its full-year outlook on Thursday as it posted an uptick in first-quarter revenue after it lifted prices, but a decline in pre-tax profit.
Barclays pre-tax profits fall, Centrica adjusted earnings surge
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 48. 5 points firmer ahead of the bell on Thursday after closing 0. 57% higher in the previous session at 7,348. 23.
Centrica delivers 'strong' H1 operational performance, adjusted earnings surge
Electric services company Centrica said on Thursday that it had delivered a "strong" operational performance in the six months ended 30 June, with adjusted earnings surging against a backdrop of "high and volatile" commodity prices.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after less hawkish Fed
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday as investors welcome a less hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Exporters, UK car industry, Phoenix Group
Britain’s exporters have seen their overseas trade stagnate over the past year despite strong growth in domestic demand for their products and booming export markets, according to a survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said that a survey of 2,600 exporters found a quarter had suffered a fall in exports and another 46% reported no change. – Guardian.
US close: Stocks higher following Fed interest rate decision
Wall Street stocks closed firmly higher on Wednesday as investors digested another fat stack of corporate earnings and mulled the outcome of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.