FTSE 100 struggles for direction ahead of US jobs report

The FTSE 100 continued to struggle for direction by lunchtime on Friday as investors awaited key US jobs report later. By midday the index was...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 11:56


Churchill China sees profit in line with market expectations as revenue growth continues

Ceramic products maker Churchill China said it expected profit to meet market expectations as revenue continued to grow strongly in the second half of the...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 10:00


Judges Scientific sees annual earnings ahead of market expectations

Scientific instruments investment company Judges Scientific said it expected annual earnings per share to be ahead of market expectations following a recovery from the pandemic...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 09:57


FTSE struggling for direction ahead of US jobs data, and Aston Martin declares return to health despite new profit warning

“It looks like investors are really trying to start 2022 in an optimistic spirit but despite a clear diminishing of concern over Omicron, there are...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 09:45


FTSE 100 edges higher ahead of US jobs data

UK stocks edged higher in early trade Friday as investors awaited the release of the US monthly jobs report.

At 09:21, the benchmark FTSE...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 09:28


Lookers sees record profit topping market expectations as car shortages bolster margins

UK motor retail and aftersales service group Lookers said it expected to generate record profit that would top market expectations as vehicle shortages continued to...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 08:34


Air Partner upgrades profit outlook amid ongoing strong demand

Aircraft leasing company Air Partner upgraded its outlook on profit as strong freight bookings continued in December, driven by the ongoing demand to transport vaccines....

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 08:29


SDI acquires Scientific Vacuum System; wins further atik cameras order

Scientific and technology products group SDI said it had acquired Scientific Vacuum System, a UK manufacturer of physical vapour deposition equipment, for up to £4.9...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 08:25


Clarksons upgrades profit outlook following stronger performance in December

Shipping services provider Clarksons upgraded its outlook on annual profit following stronger than expected performance in December, led by its broking division.

Underlying pre-tax profit...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 08:08


C&C on-trade business hurt by omicron-fueled pandemic restrictions in December

Premium drinks company C&C said December performance in its on-trade business was 'significantly' impacted by renewed government restrictions across the UK and Ireland.

In the...

Fri, 07/01/2022 - 08:02


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