Company News
Director dealings: Whitbread non-exec invests, Ibstock CFO covers tax bill
Premier Inn owner Whitbread was among those disclosing director buys on Tuesday, after an independent non-executive director made a purchase.
Wednesday preview: UK inflation in focus as eyes turn to next BoE meeting
Wednesday will be a busy day for macroeconomic analysis as investors digest a barrage of data from home and abroad.
M&S shares surge as H1 guidance lifted on rise in food, clothing sales
UK food, clothes and homewares retailer Marks & Spencer on Tuesday lifted guidance for half-year profits after strong sales growth in the first 19 weeks of its financial year, sending its shares soaring.
Abingdon rolling out saliva-based pregnancy test to Tesco stores
Abingdon Health announced on Tuesday that grocery giant Tesco was launching ‘Salistick’ - its saliva-based pregnancy test - in 298 of its shops and on its online platform from late August.
AssetCo gets FCA go-ahead for Ocean Dial acquisition
Asset and wealth manager AssetCo has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its change in control application, it announced on Tuesday, paving the way for its planned acquisition of Ocean Dial Asset Management from Avendus Capital Asset Management UK.
Victoria reports record revenue ahead of delayed results
Flooring specialist Victoria announced on Tuesday that its auditors had sought additional time for the completion of their final audit procedures, as it revealed some key numbers from its preliminary full-year results.
Atlantic Lithium enters MoU with specialist Ghana university
Atlantic Lithium has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, Western Region of Ghana, it announced on Tuesday.
Just Group lifts guidance after stellar first half
Just Group has delivered a bullish outlook for the full year, with the retirement-focused financial services company saying it expects to surpass previous forecasts following a strong first half in which underlying profits surged 154%.
Galliford Try secures £52m Cardiff development
Construction firm Galliford Try confirmed its latest major project on Tuesday, with both its investments and building units securing contracts with a significant build-to-rent operator for a development in Cardiff valued at £52m.
Ultimate Products ends year in record revenue, earnings position
UP Global Sourcing, trading as Ultimate Products, reported an 8% increase in full-year unaudited group revenues in a trading update on Tuesday, reaching a new record of £166. 3m, rising from £154. 2m year-on-year.
William Hill acquisition boosts first-half results at 888 Holdings
Betting and gaming giant 888 Holdings reported a boosted first-half performance on Tuesday, on the back of its acquisition of William Hill last July.
Genuit confident in full-year outlook after revenue slip
Water, climate and ventilation solutions specialist Genuit Group reported a 4. 2% decrease in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £304. 8m, although it remained confident in its full-year outlook.
Legal & General hikes dividend after solid first half
Financial service company Legal & General reported a robust first-half performance on Tuesday, as it made progress toward its five-year ambitions set for 2020-2024.
Bunzl announces several new acquisitions, completes another
Distribution and service specialist Bunzl unveiled its latest strategic moves to expand its global presence on Tuesday, through the acquisition of several businesses in Spain, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Canada.