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Entain and Flutter drop after call for gambling reform
Shares of Entain and Flutter fell after more than 160 UK parliamentarians called for online betting limits to protect children from gambling.
ContourGlobal acquires share of Green Hunter solar portfolio
ContourGlobal said on Wednesday that, in partnership with Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), it has completed the acquisition of Green Hunter Group.
Brewin Dolphin reports record discretionary fund inflows
Brewin Dolphin reported record discretionary fund inflows in its final results on Wednesday, with total discretionary net flows rising to £1. 9bn from £0. 9bn year-on-year, representing an annualised growth rate of 4. 6%.
Wynnstay H2 trading strong, pre-tax profits seen "significantly ahead" of forecasts
Agricultural supplies group Wynnstay said on Wednesday that trading had been strong across all core activities since June, with certain areas outperforming expectations.
De La Rue profit boosted by verification and banknotes
De La Rue reported an increase in first-half profit as sales of authentication products and banknotes more than made up for the end of a contract to make UK passports.
Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund net assets flat
Specialist investor Sequoia said on Wednesday that it had continued to "demonstrate its resilience" in the six months ended 30 September.
Mulberry swings to profit as revenues return to pre-Covid levels
Luxury handbag maker Mulberry said on Wednesday that it swung to an interim profit as revenues returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Britvic lifts dividend as profits rise on out-of-home sales boost
UK drinks maker Britvic on Wednesday lifted its dividend after a rise in annual profits as store sales increased after the easing of Covid lockdown restrictions.
HICL Infrastructure sticks to dividend target
HICL Infrastructure reiterated its dividend target as the investment company reported rising asset values and shareholder returns in the first half.
Diamond sales at Anglo's De Beers fall in ninth cycle
Anglo American said on Tuesday that the value of rough diamond sales at its De Beers unit fell in the ninth cycle of the year.
Genus sees FY profit 'moderately' below its expectations
Animal genetics company Genus said on Wednesday that based on current trading, especially in China, pre-tax profit for 2022 is set to be "moderately lower" than its previous expectations.
Intertek on track for solid annual growth
Intertek said it was on track for solid annual growth as the product testing company reported revenue up 6. 7% in the most recent four-month period.
United Utilities H1 profit rises with economic activity
United Utilities reported a 4% increase in first-half profit as water consumption increased along with economic activity.