Insurer Direct Line profit falls amid flat premium growth

Insurer Direct Line reported a fall profit drive by lower premiums in its motor and home divisions.


For the 12 months ended 31 December, pre-tax...

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 08:29


Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Reach Plc

Peel Hunt today upgrades its investment rating on Reach Plc (LON:RCH) to add (from hold).

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Tue, 03/03/2020 - 08:20


Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on Rightmove PLC

Credit Suisse today reaffirms its neutral investment rating on Rightmove PLC (LON:RMV) and raised its price target to 660p (from 650p).

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Tue, 03/03/2020 - 08:10


Aggreko profit grows as improved margins offset revenue decline

Power generations equipment supplier Aggreko reported a rise in profit as cost cuts boosted margins offseting a fall in revenue.

For 2019, pre-tax profit...

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 08:09


Broker Forecast - Credit Suisse issues a broker note on British American Tobacco PLC

Credit Suisse today reaffirms its outperform investment rating on British American Tobacco PLC (LON:BATS) and raised its price target to 4200p (from 4035p).

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Tue, 03/03/2020 - 08:00


XP Power profit drops 36%; says coronvirus adds 'caution and uncertainty'

Power control solutions developer XP Power reported a 36% drop in annual profit, owing to a slowdown in the semiconductor market and the US-China trade...

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 07:59


Ashtead profit slips as weakness in UK business drags on growth

Equipment rental company Ashtead reported a slight fall in third-quarter profit, as growth in the US and Canadian markets was partially offset by weakness in...

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 07:55


Xeros Technology US specialist cleaning sites

Water saving technology group Xeros Technology said it had agreed to sell its four US Marken specialist cleaning sites for £265k, to an undisclosed buyer....

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 07:52


President Energy commissions new gas pipeline in Argentina

Argentina-focused oil company President Energy said it had commissioned a new gas pipeline there, sharply increasing deliveries to the market.

The company said it had...

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 07:49


PureTech Health doses first patient in lymphoedema treatment study

Serious disease focused PureTech Health said the first participant had been dosed in a clinical study of a treatment for lymphoedema and other fibrotic conditions....

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 07:45


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