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Severn Trent turns up dividend tap after finding new efficiencies
Water supplier Severn Trent declared another chunky dividend and said it planned an enhanced payout for the next three years after spying further efficiencies in the business.
AstraZeneca diabetes trial meets safety objective
AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that its Bydureon EXSCEL trial met its primary safety objective in type 2 diabetes patients at a wide range of cardiovascular risk.
Cranswick FY profit, revenue rise as exports grow
FTSE 250 meat supplier Cranswick posted a jump in full-year profit as it hailed a year of "strong financial and strategic progress".
Paragon capital levels 'strong' as underlying earnings rise marginally
Specialist lender and banking group, the Paragon Group of Companies, announced its half year results for the six months to 31 March on Tuesday, with underlying profit increasing 1. 0% to £70. 1m, as the company absorbed £5. 5m of Tier 2 bond costs.
Peacock acquisition boosts Greencore revenues
Irish convenience food group Greencore reported a rise in first-half pre-tax profit as revenue grew thanks in part to its acquisition of US food company Peacock Foods.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher as investors digest Manchester Arena attack
London stocks were set to open just a touch higher as investors digested news of a suspected terror attack at a concert in Manchester on Monday evening that has left 22 people dead and more than 50 injured.