Company News
AJ Bell reports record AuA as customers number jump
Investment platform AJ Bell delivered an impressive pre-close trading update on Thursday, with customers numbers rising by 12% and net inflows surpassing the £4bn mark against what it called a "challenging market backdrop".
Rentokil sees US performance 'marginally below' previous expectations
Services group Rentokil Initial said on Thursday that its full-year performance in North America was set to be 'marginally below' its previous expectations, citing "near-term market uncertainty".
Mondi Q3 profit slides amid 'subdued' demand
Paper and packaging group Mondi slumped on Thursday as it said that challenging conditions continued into the third quarter, with demand "subdued" and profits much lower.
Spire Healthcare buys Vita for £74m
Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that it has bought Vita Health Group, a provider of mental and physical health services in the UK, for around £74m in cash.
Deliveroo backs annual guidance as Q3 GTV ticks up 5%
Deliveroo backed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it posted a 5% increase in third-quarter gross transaction value (GTV), pointing to improving growth trends.
Dunelm sales jump 9% in first quarter
Homeware retailer Dunelm posted a 9% jump in first-quarter sales on Thursday, largely driven by volume.