Hiscox raises dividend as profit grows; outlook optimistic

Hiscox Ltd on Wednesday said it built on momentum from 2023 as it anticipates further growth in the future.

The Hamilton, Bermuda-based insurer said pretax profit...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 11:28


4imprint performs in subdued market as first-half profit jumps 11%

4imprint Group PLC on Wednesday raised its interim dividend following strong financial performance in the first half, despite demand falling short of expectations.

The London-based direct...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 11:01


Tritax Big Box REIT ups payout as net asset value grows, outlook rosy

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC on Wednesday noted improving capital market conditions, as the Bank of England starts to cut UK interest rates.

The London-based real...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:49


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Samuel Heath rises as annual revenue jumps

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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Samuel Heath & Sons PLC, up 12% at 324.25 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:42


Ibstock slashes dividend as profit plummets 60% amid slow home sales

Ibstock PLC on Wednesday reported a significant slump in financial performance during the first half of the year, although management remains confident the company will...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:40


TOP NEWS: Coca-Cola HBC ups guidance as profit hit by Gaza conflict

Coca-Cola HBC AG on Wednesday cited ongoing volatility amid a profit decline but said it was optimistic in its outlook as it upgraded its guidance....

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:30


FTSE 100 higher with US and Asian stocks in recovery mode, Novo Nordisk hit by supply issues and competition, Glencore sticks with coal, Legal & General lifts dividend and WPP cuts guidance

“The FTSE 100 took succour from a continued recovery in Asian and US stocks overnight to trade appreciably higher on Wednesday morning,” says AJ Bell...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:17


Goodwin raises dividend; delivers full-year growth and cuts debt

Goodwin PLC on Wednesday said efforts to expand into new markets have successfully delivered strong full-year growth leading the company to lift its dividend.

The Stoke-on-Trent-based...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 10:13


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Capita shares up; Tullow Oil revenue slips

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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Capita PLC, up 5.5% at 17.23 pence, 12-month...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:58


IN BRIEF: Rightmove promotes commercial finance head Hook to CFO

Rightmove PLC - Milton Keynes, England-based online property portal - Promotes Ruaridh Hook to chief financial officer, including a board seat, starting September 15. Hook...

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 09:57


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