News And Announcements
Christmas high street sales fall for fifth year in a row - BDO
High street sales in December were lower than the previous year, with clothing and footwear suffering the most.
easyJet December passenger numbers soar by 5.5%
Budget airline easyJet reported a 5. 5% year-on-year increase in passengers for December to 5. 88m. The load factor was up to 91. 4% from 89. 9%.
Cairn Homes FY revenues jump amid positive market conditions
Irish housebuilder Cairn Homes reported a big jump in full-year revenues on Friday amid positive market conditions.
Keller to benefit from US tax changes, in talks over US acquisition
Geotechnical solutions specialist Keller announced on Friday that it is in talks to buy US-based geotechnical contracting company Moretrench, as it said US tax changes will benefit its future after tax earnings.
Ultra Electronics hit by report of UK defence review delay
Shares in UK defence company Ultra Electronics slumped on Friday following a report that the UK defence review has been delayed.
Wressle wrestle continues as planning inspectors reject Egdon's appeal
UK oil explorer Egdon Resources' appeal over two refused planning applications to develop the Wressle oil discovery has been rejected by planning inspectors, also hitting fellow AIM-listed backers of the project, Europa Oil & Gas, Union Jack Oil and Upland Resources.
Clarkson expects full year results in line with expectations
Shipping broker Clarkson said it expected full year results for 2017 to be in line with current expectations.
Johnson Service sees FY ahead of management's views, buys StarCounty for £3.9m
AIM-listed textile rental provider Johnson Service said on Friday that it results for the full financial year are expected to be slightly ahead of management expectations, as it announced the acquisition of laundry services provider StarCounty Textile.
Shop prices dragged down by non-food cuts - BRC-Nielsen
Shop prices in the run up to Christmas fell at their steepest rate in eight months, led entirely by price cuts by non-food retailers as food prices continued to rise.