Ibstock shares rise on meaty dividend and return to annual profit

Ibstock PLC on Wednesday reported a strong rebound in 2021 with a dividend topping pre-pandemic levels in a show of confidence as positive trading momentum...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:51


TOP NEWS: Legal & General rises as operating profit meets expectations

Legal & General Group PLC on Wednesday reported a double-digit rise in operating profit, matching its own guidance, with the firm attributing its ‘resilient’ performance...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:48


TOP NEWS: Electrocomponents expects to exceed annual revenue forecasts

Electrocomponents PLC on Wednesday said it expects annual revenue and adjusted operating profit margin to be ahead of market estimates, due to a strong trading...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:43


Network International ups margin view and says Russia exposure minimal

Network International Holdings PLC on Wednesday lifted guidance for 2022 and said it expects to see little disruption from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:28


TOP NEWS: Evraz, Petropavlovsk and Polymetal unaffected by sanctions

Evraz PLC, Petropavlovsk PLC and Polymetal International PLC said on Wednesday that they do not consider themselves to be affected by Russian sanctions.

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Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:18


LONDON MARKET OPEN: ‘Calmer’ markets stage rally despite new sanctions

The latest ratcheting upward in sanctions against Russia didn't put off equity investors early Wednesday, as markets across Europe staged a rally.

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Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:13


TOP NEWS: Prudential ups payout and sees bump in new business profit

Prudential reported ‘high-quality, resilient growth’ on Wednesday, though the Asia-focused insurer cautioned that Covid-19-related uncertainty in Hong Kong could continue.

Prudential shares rose 6.9%...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:04


Anglo American's De Beers rough diamond sales remain robust

Anglo American PLC said on Wednesday demand for rough diamonds remained strong on an annualised basis, but fortunes eased slightly sequentially in the second sales...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:02


TOP NEWS: Stagecoach changes horses, accepts new cash takeover offer

Stagecoach Group PLC has walked away from its all-share merger with larger UK peer National Express Group PLC, opting for a cash offer instead.

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Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:00


TOP NEWS: Quilter swings to profit and unveils £328 million return

Quilter PLC on Wednesday said it returned to profit in 2021, saw assets under management and administration rise and announced a new shareholder return scheme....

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 08:59


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