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Aston Martin looking to raise more cash as it warns on profits again
Aston Martin Lagonda said on Tuesday that it was looking to raise more cash from investors as it issued another profit warning.
Frasers to buy South Africa's Holdsport; takes stake in Marks Electrical
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy South African sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company Holdsport for an undisclosed sum.
Halfords interim profits fall; Budget changes to add £23m in costs
Retailer Halfords said on Tuesday that changes to National Insurance contributions and minimum wage announced in last month’s Budget will increase its costs by around £23m, as it reported a dip in interim revenue and profit.
JPMorgan hikes Melrose Industries price target, shares surge
Melrose Industries surged on Tuesday as JPMorgan Cazenove hiked its price target on the shares to 850p from 650p and placed them on "positive catalyst watch" ahead of full-year results in March.
Shaftesbury Capital reports strong leasing momentum
Shaftesbury Capital highlighted strong leasing momentum and a robust financial position in a trading update on Tuesday.
LondonMetric earnings improve on back of growing rental income
LondonMetric Property reported a significant increase in first-half earnings on Tuesday, as net rental income soared 154% year-on-year to £193. 1m.
Europe open: Auto shares pull Stoxx lower after Trump tariff threat
European shares opened lower on Tuesday, with the auto sector in focus after US President-elect Donald Trump promised to hit China, Canada and Mexico with big tariffs.
Compass Group confident after solid full-year growth
Food service giant Compass Group reported a robust full-year performance on Tuesday, with a 10. 6% increase in revenue to $42. 2bn.
Cranswick FY profits, revenue rise amid ‘healthy’ demand
Food producer Cranswick backed its guidance for the full year on Tuesday as it reported a jump in interim profit and revenue amid "healthy" demand.
AO World lifts forecast despite 'Morecambe and Wise' summer
Electrical retailer AO World lifted full-year forecasts after a surge in interim earnings, despite what its chief executive called a “Morecambe and Wise” summer.