News And Announcements
Intu Properties impresses with rent growth, but industry shock eyed
Intu Properties expects another year of rental income growth after a solid third quarter, but analysts were concerned about the potential industry "shockwaves" for the shopping centre developer by the impending discounted stake sale at a rival.
Another record quarter for Centamin gold production
Centamin reported record gold production of 156,533 ounces for its third quarter on Thursday, which was a 26% increase on the second quarter and 5% higher than the same period last year.
Catastrophes send Lancashire to third-quarter loss
Lancashire Holdings scrapped its special dividend after hurricanes and earthquakes sent the insurer to a loss in the third quarter and the first nine months of the year.
IWG upbeat on outlook despite mature market struggles
IWG, the workspace-as-a-service provider formerly known as Regus, updated the market on its trading for the period 30 September on Thursday, reiterating its previous advice that the anticipated sales improvement in the third quarter was weaker than expected, resulting in a pause in the recovery of its ‘mature’ business.
Howden reports good trading to defy housing market gloom
Howden Joinery said trading was good as the kitchen supplier defied concerns about the UK property market.
Playtech plummets as it says full year will miss market views
Playtech said on Thursday that its performance for the full year will be around 5% below the bottom end of market expectations due to a slowdown in Asia and challenges with its Sun Bingo contract.
GlaxoSmithKline cancer treatment gets FDA breakthrough therapy designation
GlaxoSmithKline said on Thursday that it has received US FDA breakthrough therapy designation - designed to expedite the development and review of drugs intended to treat a serious condition - for an antibody to treat patients with multiple myeloma who have failed at least three prior lines of therapy.
Gillian Duggan takes on HR and comms role at Cobham
Cobham announced the appointment of Gillian Duggan as executive vice president of HR and communications on Thursday.
RSA makes third quarter progress despite weather events
RSA Insurance Group reported “continued progress” at the end of its third quarter, despite hurricane costs in the period, with group premium income up 8% in the year-to-date or 3% at constant exchange rates.
Acacia Mining replaces CEO and CFO as Tanzania dispute rankles
Acacia Mining's chief executive Brad Gordon and chief financial officer Andrew Wray have both jumped ship just days after the miner's parent company caved in to the Tanzanian government in the midst of a months-long dispute over gold exports.
Randgold Resources production and profit down in Q3
Randgold Resources posted a drop in profit and production for the third quarter, but said it was on track to meet its 2017 guidance.
Wm Morrison sees strong momentum after sales rise in third quarter
Wm Morrison said it had strong momentum for the Christmas trading period after sales rose in the third quarter.