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11 Sep
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Hornby sales, profits ‘slightly behind’ internal forecasts due to shipping delays

Model train set maker Hornby fell on Wednesday as it reported a jump in sales and profits but said its performance was below internal forecasts due to shipping delays.

11 Sep
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The Gym Group shares jump as fitness chain lifts guidance

The Gym Group's interim results were welcomed by investors on Wednesday, with the 24/7 budget fitness chain's share price rising strongly on the back of upgraded guidance following a big jump in profits in the first half.

11 Sep
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Anglo American raises ZAR 7.2bn via accelerated bookbuild

Mining giant Anglo American has raised ZAR 7. 2bn (£308. 03m) after an accelerated bookbuild saw it offer up 13. 94m ordinary shares at a price of ZAR 515. 0p per share.

11 Sep
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AB Foods extends share buyback by £100m

Primark owner Associated British Foods announced an extension of its share repurchase programme on Wednesday, with an additional £100m allocated for the buyback.

11 Sep
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Commerzbank surges as UniCredit takes 9% stake

Commerzbank surged on Wednesday after Italy’s UniCredit built a 9% stake in the German lender.

11 Sep
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Asos slashes debt following Topshop sale

Asos has nearly halved its debt, the fast-fashion retailer confirmed on Wednesday, following the sale of its majority stake in Topshop and Topman.

11 Sep
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Firstgroup names Lena Wilson as chair

Public transport business Firstgroup has tapped Lena Wilson to take over as chair, with effect from 1 February 2025.

11 Sep
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Strong fourth quarter boosts WH Smith

WH Smith reiterated its full-year outlook and unveiled a £50m share buyback on Wednesday, sending shares soaring in early trading, after a buoyant fourth quarter.

11 Sep
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Ascential says dividend from potential Hudson MX sales unlikely

Ascential, the B2B media and events company that's being taken over by Informa, announced on Wednesday that the sale of part-owned Hudson MX is unlikely to yield a special dividend for shareholders.

11 Sep
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Trustpilot beats first-half expectations, launches new share buyback

Trustpilot Group reported a strong first-half performance on Wednesday, surpassing market expectations in a number of areas.

11 Sep
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GSK's herpes vaccine candidate fails to meet primary efficacy objective

Drugmaker GSK said on Wednesday that primary objective data analysts from a phase II trial of its early-stage therapeutic herpes simplex virus vaccine candidate showed that the drug had failed to meet its primary efficacy objective.

11 Sep
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Dunelm FY profit, sales rise despite 'softer' market

Homeware retailer Dunelm reported a rise in full-year profit and sales on Wednesday despite a "softer" market.

11 Sep
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Rentokil warns on profits after slower peak season in North America

Pest-control giant Rentokil Initial has scaled back its profit guidance for the full year after weaker-than-expected summer trading in North America.

11 Sep
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Rightmove rejects £5.6bn takeover proposal from REA Group

Rightmove has rejected a £5. 6bn takeover proposal from Australian peer REA Group, saying it undervalues the UK property platform's future prospects.