News And Announcements
Numis profit doubles but outlook weakens
Numis's annual profit doubled as the investment bank gained from UK initial public offerings but it warned markets were more uncertain in the current financial year.
Centrica's Norwegian sale marks 'major progress' in transformation efforts
Electric services company Centrica has made "major progress" in its strategic transformation efforts with the sale of its entire Norwegian portfolio and its Statfjord field asset on Wednesday.
Clinigen to be taken private by Triton in £1.2bn deal, shares surge
Clinigen surged on Wednesday after agreeing to be taken private by European investment firm Triton in a £1. 2bn deal.
Stagecoach profit jumps but business softens
Stagecoach's first-half profit rose sharply as the bus and coach operator's business revived but it said bad weather and changing Covid-19 guidance had caused business to soften.
Centamin aims for 500,000 ounces from Sukari after review
Centamin on Wednesday said a review into its Sukari gold mine in Egypt had revealed its largest reserve growth in a decade as it aimed to lift production to 500,000 ounces a year.
Shares in Chinese developer Kaisa suspended
Trading in embattled developer Kaisa Group Holdings has been suspended, prompting fresh concerns about potential defaults across China’s debt-laden property sector.
Diversified Energy secures enlarged credit facility borrowing base
Diversified Energy said on Wednesday that it had enlarged its credit facility borrowing base.
Man Group to buy back $250m of shares
Man Group said it would buy back up to $250m of shares to return cash to shareholders.
SSP losses widen amid pandemic hit
Upper Crust and Ritazza owner SSP reported a widening of its full-year losses on Wednesday as it took a hit from Covid-related restrictions.
Taylor Wimpey chief to step down
The chief executive of Taylor Wimpey is to step down after more than 14 years in the role, the housebuilder said on Wednesday.
Berkeley ups guidance after profit jumps
Berkeley increased its guidance for the current year and beyond as the housebuilder reported a 26% increase in first-half profit fuelled by its investment in London and surrounding areas.
Games Workshop H1 pre-tax profits slip despite improved sales
Miniature wargames manufacturer Games Workshop said on Wednesday that pre-tax profits had slipped in the six months ended 28 November despite seeing sales moderately improve.