Hiscox withdraws guidance after halting dividend, share buybacks amid Covid-19 pandemic

Insurer Hiscox pulled its dividend and said it would not conduct any share buybacks in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

The insurer...

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:41


Unite property valuations fall as students return home during Covid-19 crisis

Student accommodation developer Unite said the Covid-19 crisis had triggered a fall in the value of properties in its two main funds.

The value of...

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:40


NextEnergy Solar sees no significant Covid-19 hit; to raise final dividend

Solar power investor NextEnergy Solar Fund said the Covid-19 pandemic had not had any significant impact on the company and reaffirmed its dividend plans.

The...

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:35


Aviva scraps dividend; says 'too early' to determine Covid-19 impact on claims expenses

Insurer Aviva scrapped its final dividend for this year following a request from regulators amid 'unprecedented challenges' caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

'The board...

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:33


Page scraps final dividend, reduced headcount as Covid-19 crisis bites

Recruitment company Page scrapped its final dividend and slashed its headcount after the Covid-19 crisis sapped it of fee revenue.

Gross profit in the three...

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:30


Tesco hikes dividend; says Covid-19 panic buying starting to abate

Supermarket giant Tesco reported a rise in adjusted earnings and hiked its dividend, as initial panic buying triggered by the Covid-19 crisis started to abate....

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:23


BAE Systems to raise $1.3bn through debt offering

Defence company BAE Systems announced a bond offering of U.S.$1.3bn paying 3.4% interest per year and maturing on 15 April 2030.

The net proceeds...

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:20


DS Smith scraps dividend citing Covid-19 uncertainty

Packaging company DS Smith scrapped its interim dividend amid other cost saving measures, citing uncertainty created by the Covid-19 crisis.

The company said it would...

Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:08


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Wed, 08/04/2020 - 07:00


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09/04/2020 06:00 Index of Services 3m/3m | Forecast: 0.30% | Previous: 0.00%
09/04/2020 06:00 Manufacturing Production m/m | Forecast: 0.20% | Previous: 0.20%
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