Currys up as full year profit expected above consensus estimates

Curry’s PLC shares rose on Thursday despite a ‘tough’ festive period, after the group said it expects to deliver profit ahead of market expectations.

Shares in...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 10:38

FTSE 100 flat after big falls, Frasers ups stake in Boohoo, Sainsbury’s to exit banking, Flutter shrugs off sporting results hit, Currys lifts earnings guidance and Watches of Switzerland smashed by festive flop

“The FTSE 100 stabilised after falling on yesterday’s nasty inflation surprise and weak Chinese growth figures,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould.

“When...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 10:31

Harbour Energy shares fall as expects revenue fall and production drop

Harbour Energy PLC on Thursday said it anticipated its revenue in 2023 to have fallen from 2023, alongside a decline in output.

The London-based oil and...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 10:23

IN BRIEF: Just Group hails new business model as annual income rises

Just Group PLC - Surrey, England-based financial services group focused on the UK retirement income market - Shareholder-funded retirement income sales for 2023 rise 24%...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 10:21

Dunelm set to meet profit expectations on higher half-year sales

Dunelm Group PLC on Thursday said it is on track to meet market expectations for profit after seeing sales growth in the first half of...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 10:17

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Strategic Minerals celebrates return of client

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Thursday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Strategic Minerals PLC, up 70% at 0.17 pence,...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 10:09

Octopus Renewables expects 4% increase in 2024 dividend

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC on Thursday said it expects its 2024 dividend to rise 4% annaully.

For 2024, the London-headquartered closed-ended investment company expects to...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 10:09

Bakkavor optimistic amid China recovery and US return to profit

Bakkavor Group PLC on Thursday said ‘momentum is building’ in all regions, with revenue increasing in its latest year.

The London-based fresh prepared food manufacturer...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 09:58

Ferrexpo reinstates dividends as beats own expectations in 2023

Ferrexpo PLC on Thursday said it reinstated dividends as it performed well in 2023 amid higher demand.

The Baar, Switzerland-based iron ore pellet producer with...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 09:43

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Ceres Power inks licence deal with Delta

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Ceres Power Holdings PLC, up 48% at 223.36...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 09:40

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