RSA posts increase in H1 operating profits in 'solid' first half

Insurer RSA reported an increase in first-half operating profits, driven by strong performance in its Personal Lines business.

Group operating profit excluding exits rose to...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:30


Broker Forecast - Berenberg issues a broker note on Sabre Insurance Group Plc

Berenberg today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Sabre Insurance Group Plc (LON:SBRE) and cut its price target to 290p (from 295p).

Broker Forecasts data...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:30


Coats Group profits rise on improved margins

Coats Group reported a rise in profits on improved margins despite mixed conditions in underlying retail and industrial markets.

For the six months ended...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:26


Broker Forecast - Berenberg issues a broker note on Howden Joinery Group PLC

Berenberg today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Howden Joinery Group PLC (LON:HWDN) and raised its price target to 520p (from 490p).

Broker Forecasts data...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:20


British American Tobacco profits get boost from vaping sales

British American Tobacco reported a rise in half-yearly operating profits as sales of its vaping products offset weaker cigarette sales.

First-half adjusted operating profit rose...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:15


Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Sabre Insurance Group Plc

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its buy investment rating on Sabre Insurance Group Plc (LON:SBRE) and cut its price target to 300p (from 310p).

Broker Forecasts...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:10


Rio Tinto to pay $1bn special dividend as earnings climb 11%

Rio Tinto said it would pay a special dividend of $1bn after posting an 11% increase in underlying earnings (EBITDA) in the first half of...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:07


Broker Forecast - RBC Capital Markets issues a broker note on Fresnillo PLC

RBC Capital Markets today downgrades its investment rating on Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) to sector performer (from top pick) and cut its price target to 650p...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 08:00


Barclays ups divi as profits rise; vows to reduce costs amid challenging income environment

Barclays hiked its dividend by a fifth after reporting a rise in half-yearly profits as lower litigation costs helped boost performance easing the pressure from...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 07:59


Standard Chartered posts 11% increase in H1 profits

Standard Chartered posted an increase in profits for the first half of 2019 and said it was 'confident' it could achieve targets outlined in February,...

Thu, 01/08/2019 - 07:53


Pages