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NWF delivers 'encouraging' headline operating profit growth
Specialist distributor NWF said on Thursday that it had delivered "encouraging year-on-year growth" in headline operating profits in the six months ended 30 November.
Diageo fizzes higher after double upgrade to ‘buy’ at UBS
Diageo fizzed higher on Thursday as UBS upgraded the shares to ‘buy’ from ‘sell and hiked the price target to 2,920p from 2,300p, saying it sees upside risks to the US business.
UK house prices continue to climb - RICS
UK house prices climbed in November, industry research showed on Thursday, as the market continued to strengthen.
Carr's Group confident after year of transition
Carr's Group reported a 2. 7% improvement in like-for-like revenue in its full-year results on Thursday, to £148m, driven by an 18. 8% rise in the engineering division offset by a 6% decline in the agriculture division.
Van Elle H1 revenues fall as market conditions 'continue to be challenging'
Ground engineering contractor Van Elle said on Thursday that revenues were expected to have fallen in the six months ended 31 October as market conditions "continued to be challenging".
De La Rue H1 operating profit falls
Banknote printer De La Rue reported a decline in first-half operating profit on Thursday as revenue fell, with revenue from the currency segment down as a number of deliveries moved into the second half of the year.
Berenberg stays upbeat on SThree despite profit warning
Berenberg has slashed its target price for SThree by a quarter after a profit warning from the STEM-focused recruitment group on Thursday, but said it still sees long-term upside for the stock.
Drax strikes multi-year supply deal with Pathway Energy
Power firm Drax has struck a multi-year deal with Pathway Energy for the supply of biomass pellets to the latter's proposed sustainable aviation fuel project in the US.
Currys swings to H1 half profit, says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
Electricals retailer Currys said on Thursday that it swung back into the black in the first half, with a solid performance in the UK and Ireland helping to offset weakness in the Nordics.
Shares plunge as SThree warns on profits
Shares in SThree plunged on Thursday, after the recruiter posted a slide in net fees and warned that the ongoing challenging market conditions would hit profits.
London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of ECB announcement
London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Bodycote lays out new strategy, maintains expectations
Heat treatment and specialist thermal processing specialist Bodycote unveiled a strategy to drive growth, operational performance and sustainability on Thursday.
Europe open: Shares tread water ahead of ECB, Swiss rate calls
European shares were flat at the open as traders eyed interest rate moves from the European Central Bank and Switzerland.
Botswana Diamonds discovers seven significant kimberlite anomalies
Botswana Diamonds announced the discovery of seven significant kimberlite anomalies in Botswana on Thursday, marking a major development in its exploration efforts.
Stellantis to extend Mirafiori stoppage until Jan 20 - report
Automaker Stellantis will reportedly extend the production stoppage at its Italian Mirafiori plant until January 20.
C&C Group names drinks industry veteran chief executive
Magners owner C&C Group said on Thursday that it has appointed the former head of AG Barr chief executive.
TA Associates to offload Auction Technology stake for £85.3m
Private equity firm TA Associates said it has agreed to sell its entire 12. 6% stake in Auction Technology for £85. 3m.
TA to offload Auction Technology stake, Bodycote unveils latest targets
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 14 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0. 26% on Wednesday at 8,301. 62.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of ECB announcement
London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Post Office, Vestas, McLaren
The police criminal inquiry into the Post Office has identified dozens of persons of interest so far, as a team bolstered to 100 officers investigates the actions of executives, legal teams and civil servants connected to the Horizon IT scandal. The investigation, which the police describe as unprecedented in size and scale, is in the first instance examining potential offences of perjury and perverting the course of justice by those involved in making “key decisions” on Post Office investigations and supporting prosecutions of branch owner-operators.