Sage Group posts 5.9% rise in 9-month revenue

British software company The Sage Group reported a 5.9% increase in revenue in the first nine months of 2019 amid strong software subscription growth as...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 08:14


Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Beazley PLC

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its reduce investment rating on Beazley PLC (LON:BEZ) and cut its price target to 460p (from 465p).

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Thu, 25/07/2019 - 08:10


Anglo American to launch stock buyback of up to $1bn as earnings rise 19% in H1

Miner Anglo American said it would buy back up to $1bn of stock and after reporting a 19% rise in first-half earnings.

The company...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 08:06


Broker Forecast - Morgan Stanley issues a broker note on ASOS Plc

Morgan Stanley today upgrades its investment rating on ASOS Plc (LON:ASC) to equal weight (from underweight) and cut its price target to 2100p (from 2200p)....

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 08:00


Softcat sees FY operating profit exceeding expectations

UK IT infrastructure and service provider Softcat said it expected full-year operating profit to exceed previous expectations amid healthy trading in its fourth quarter, typically...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 07:56


WIzz Air posts 42% increase in Q1 profit, confirms FY guidance

Budget airline Wizz Air reported a 42% rise in first-quarter profit despite higher fuel prices and raised its full-year capacity outlook on the back of...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 07:51


Diageo to return up to £4.5bn to shareholders as profits rise on higher net sales

Diageo revealed plans to return up to £4.5 billion to shareholders over the two years beginning in 2020 after reporting a rise in annual profits...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 07:50


National Express posts 7.8% increase in revenue, on track to meet FY target

Bus and coach company National Express reported a 7.8% increase in first-half revenue driven by organic revenue growth across all its divisions as it confirmed...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 07:37


AstraZeneca lifts product sales guidance amid stronger H1

AstraZeneca upgraded its product sales guidance as an acceleration in second-quarter sales bolstered its first-half performance.

Product sales in 2019 were now expected to...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 07:31


Unilever posts 3.3% increase in H1 underlying sales

British-Dutch consumer goods major Unilever reported a 3.3% increase in first-half underlying sales, led by strong growth in its emerging markets, while turnover slipped from...

Thu, 25/07/2019 - 07:27


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