Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon net asset value falls as portfolio suffers amid market decline

Asset management firm Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon reported a fall in net asset value in the first half of the year as the internet businesses...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:58


M&C Saatchi first-half profit jumps, upgrades annual guidance

Advertising firm M&C Saatchi posted a rise in first-half profit and upgraded its annual guidance, as demand bounces back following an end to lockdowns.

Pre-tax...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:51


JTC profit climbs in H1 amid new business wins; acquires Ballybunion Capital

Professional services business JTC reported a jump in first-half profit as momentum in new business wins bolstered revenue.

For the six months ended 30...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:47


SIG narrows first-half losses, upgrades annual guidance

Building materials group SIG narrowed first-half losses and upgraded its annual guidance, as turnaround efforts gained tractions and demand improves following an easing of lockdowns....

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:46


Murray Income Trust reports positive performance just shy of benchmark

Equities investor Murray Income Trust reported a positive annual performance that came in just under its benchmark.

The company's net asset value total return per...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:38


Compass touts better-than-expected Q4, led by sports, leisure business

Contract caterer group Compass said it expected fourth-quarter performance slightly ahead of its expectations, led by its sports and leisure business amid improved outdoor sports...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:36


Travis Perkins to return £325m plumbing sale proceeds via special dividend, buyback

Builder's merchant Travis Perkins said it would return the proceeds from a £325 million sale of its plumbing business to shareholders via a special dividend...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:30


Kingfisher lifts H2 outlook following jump in H1 profit; to return £300m to shareholders

Home improvement retailer Kingfisher outlined plans to return £300 million to shareholders after raising its outlook for the second half of the year following a...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:29


Oxford Instruments forecasts 'slight' earnings beat even with FX headwinds

High-tech product supplier Oxford Instruments said it expected full-year trading to be 'slightly ahead' of expectations, even as it faces currency headwinds.

'Order and revenue...

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:23


AstraZeneca to invest $360m in manufacturing facility in Ireland

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca detailed plans to invest $360 million in a manufacturing facility in Ireland to meet the needs of the company's new medicines pipeline....

Tue, 21/09/2021 - 07:21


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