News And Announcements
SSE sells 10% of Dogger C to Eni for £70m
SSE has agreed to sell 10% of Dogger Bank C to Eni for £70m to bring ownership of the windfarm's third phase into line with the wider project.
Avacta suspends UK Covid test sales ahead of new approval
Avacta said on Tuesday that it has suspended sales of its AffiDX Covid latest flow rapid antigen tests in the UK while it awaits new approval.
Hertz deal 'isn't signed yet' - Tesla's Musk
An agreement between Hertz and Tesla, which helped the US car manufacturer’s market value surpass $1trn for the first time, has not yet been signed, Elon Musk said late on Monday.
UP Global boosts dividend after strong year
UP Global Sourcing increased its annual dividend by 27% as the homewares company reported higher profit and an upbeat outlook despite supply chain disruption.
IWG reports accelerating trading after 'seismic' effects of Covid
Workspace provider IWG said on Tuesday that its trading continued to strengthen in its third quarter, with total group system-wide revenue rising 0. 3% at constant currency to £620. 7m, although it was down 3. 4% year-on-year at actual currency.
Warpaint FY results to beat market expectations
Cosmetics group Warpaint said on Tuesday that its full-year results are set to be ahead of market expectations following a continuation of the improving trends seen in the first half of the year.
BlackRock preparing to sell 58m THG shares
BlackRock is reportedly preparing to sell nearly half of its stake in THG, sending shares in the e-commerce business sliding.
Hello Fresh shares jump after guidance raised
Hellofresh shares surged after the meal-kit company increased its outlook for annual revenue after orders jumped in the third quarter.
Capita to sell speciality insurance businesses for undisclosed sum
Outsourcer Capita has agreed to sell its speciality insurance businesses to Marco Capital Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Hiscox in 'robust' position after third quarter
Hiscox reported a 6. 1% improvement in group gross written premiums for the first nine months of the year on Tuesday, to $3. 46bn (£2. 53bn), as strong rate momentum continued across all of its business segments.
Flutter cuts FY earnings guidance, cites unfavourable sports results
Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment reported a jump in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday but downgraded its earnings guidance for the year due to unfavourable sports results last month and its Netherlands exit.
Sirius spends €45m on office and business parks
Sirius Real Estate has spent €45m (£38. 2m) to add an office and two business parks to its portfolio of German business properties.
Greencoat in £250m wind farm deal; Launches placing
Greencoat UK Wind on Tuesday said it was launching an discounted equity raising to help fund the £250m acquisition of a stake in the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm in the UK.
TP Icap gains from volatile markets
TP Icap said it expected annual revenue to be similar to 2020 after increased volatility and trading volumes sent third-quarter income higher for the interdealer broker.
Chemring sees FY in line as it wins $99m US govt contract
Defence and security technology company Chemring said it had won a $99m US government contract to supply a biological warfare detection system, and added that full-year trading was in line with expectations.
Wizz Air October passenger numbers take off
East-Europe focused low-cost airline Wizz Air reported a jump in passenger numbers during October as the travel sector rebounded from Covid lockdowns.
BP Q3 profits beat expectations, reveals $1.25bn buyback
Surging oil and gas prices helped energy giant BP report better-than-expected third quarter profits on Tuesday driven by higher demand and announced a $1. 25bn share buyback.