News And Announcements
EasyJet sees softer demand due to Omicron Covid variant
Budget airline easyJet reported a softening of demand in the first quarter of the current fiscal year due to the outbreak of the new Omicron Covid variant.
Marston's FY losses widen but outlook brighter
Pub group Marston’s posted a widening of its full-year losses on Tuesday as it took a hit from Covid restrictions, but struck an upbeat note on the outlook.
Countryside ends year ahead of expectations, revises forecasts downwards
Countryside Properties reported results slightly ahead of market expectations on Tuesday, but its share price was taking a hit as its revised its forecasts downwards due to a wind-down in housebuilding.
Hochschild agrees acquisition of Amarillo Gold Corporation
Hochschild Mining has agreed to acquire Amarillo Gold Corporation at a price of 40 Canadian cents (23p) per share in cash.
Canned cocktails put fizz in Treatt results
Treatt's annual profit surged and its final dividend jumped as the ingredients supplier benefited from increased demand for healthy drinks and canned cocktails.
Discoverie H1 revenue and profits grow
Electronic components manufacturer Discoverie said on Tuesday that both revenue and profits had grown in the six months ended 30 September, with the group now trading "well ahead" of pre-Covid levels.
Micro Focus targets up to $500m of cost cuts
Micro Focus International said it was targeting up to $500m of cost cuts and at least flat revenue by the end of 2023 as the company seeks to turn its business round.
Future upgrades FY expectations, shares surge
Future lifted its FY2022 expectations on Tuesday, sending shares in the media group surging.
888 sees completion of William Hill intl deal in Q1 2022
Online gambling firm 888 Holdings said it expected its takeover of William Hill’s international business in early 2022 after receiving all mandatory clearances.
Pennon reports higher H1 profit and dividend
Pennon said sewage problems were reducing as the water company reported higher first-half profit and an increased dividend.
Greencore FY profits rise as food to go recovers
Irish convenience food group Greencore posted a jump in full-year profit and revenue on Tuesday following a return to growth in the food to go categories.
AstraZeneca Lynparza supplemental application gets US priority review
AstraZeneca said that its Lynparza breast cancer drug's supplemental new application had been accepted and granted Priority Review by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Shaftesbury restores dividend as West End revives
Shaftesbury restored its progressive dividend policy as the West End property company reported improving trends and a narrower annual loss.