Company News
LSEG reports 'particularly strong' third quarter
London Stock Exchange Group reported a robust third quarter on Thursday, with total income excluding recoveries rising 9. 5% on a constant currency basis and 8. 7% organically.
Bloomsbury Publishing upgrades FY expectations after strong first half
Bloomsbury Publishing surged on Thursday as it upgraded its full-year expectations following record first-half profit and revenue.
Anglo American lifts guidance for platinum and nickel
Shares in Anglo American rose strongly on Thursday after the diversified mining giant raised platinum and nickel production guidance following a steady third quarter.
Mitie Group acquires Argus Fire for £38m
Outsourcing and energy services firm Mitie Group has acquired British engineering-led fire systems business Argus Fire for a total consideration of £38. 0m, funded from existing resources.
GSK RSV vaccine shows potential to help protect broader group of adults
Drugmaker GSK said on Thursday that new data for its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine showed potential to help protect a broader group of adults at increased risk for RSV disease.
Hikma engages shareholders over buyback waiver
Hikma Pharmaceuticals updated the market over the significant opposition to a resolution at its annual general meeting on Thursday.
Travis Perkins revises guidance after weak third quarter
Travis Perkins revised its operating profit guidance on Thursday, after reporting a 5. 7% decline in third-quarter group revenue thanks to weakness in its merchanting segment.
Frasers urges Boohoo to replace CEO with Mike Ashley
High street conglomerate Frasers Group has urged part-owned fast fashion brand Boohoo to appoint retail tycoon Mike Ashley as its chief executive, the company said on Thursday.
Dunelm third-quarter sales rise 3.5%
Homeware retailer Dunelm reported a rise in third-quarter sales on Thursday, driven by volume.
Unilever Q3 underlying sales growth beats expectations
Consumer goods giant Unilever reported a jump in third-quarter underlying sales on Thursday, underpinned by its power brands.
Barclays lifts annual NII target as Q3 profits rise
Barclays has nudged up its net interest income guidance for the full year after a solid third quarter, with the bank on track to deliver on its short and medium-term financial metrics.