News And Announcements
Hikma reiterates outlook on strong trading
Hikma Pharmaceuticals reiterated its full-year outlook on Thursday on the back of strong trading across the business.
BT lowers FY revenue guidance
Telecommunications giant BT downgraded its full-year revenue guidance on Thursday, pointing to both its non-UK operations and a "competitive retail environment" as the cause.
RS Group executes well in H1 despite 'more challenging than anticipated' market
Industrial and electrical products distributor RS Group said on Thursday that it had "executed well" during H1 despite a "more challenging than anticipated" market environment.
CAB Payments tumbles as StoneX abandons pursuit
CAB Payments tumbled on Thursday after US payments company StoneX said it was not planning to make a takeover offer for the London-listed fintech firm.
ITV revenues drop as Studios hit by Hollywood strikes
Broadcaster ITV reported a drop in revenue for the first nine months of the year as its Studios arm was hit by the US actors’ and writers’ strike.
Hiscox written premiums rise 3% in first nine months
Hiscox reported a rise in written premiums for the first nine months of the year on Thursday as it hailed solid retail growth.
Auto Trader sees solid H1 growth but outlook mixed
Auto Trader has reported a solid increase in revenues and profits for the first half, but said the new car market remains challenging and gave a mixed outlook for used cars despite strong demand.
Taylor Wimpey backs FY outlook, hails signs of improvement in customer demand
Taylor Wimpey backed its full-year outlook on Thursday as it said it saw steady signs of improvement in customer demand in the second half to date, as mortgage rates reduced and affordability improved.
Rolls-Royce retains guidance after solid third quarter
Engineering giant Rolls-Royce has reiterated its full-year guidance after a solid third-quarter performance, with demand remaining strong across civil aerospace, defence and power systems markets.
Sainsbury's sales growth accelerates in second quarter
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's reported increasing momentum in its second quarter as it reiterated guidance for strong underlying profit growth this financial year, helped by improving grocery volumes and a stronger performance from Argos in the second half.