US companies investor Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust posted a positive annual return that beat its benchmark.

The company's net asset value for the year...

Office and commercial property group CLS reported a 22% fall in first-half profit, citing higher vacancy rates during the pandemic and FX headwinds.

Pre-tax profit...

Wealth manager Quilter posted a rise in underlying profit and lifted its dividend after enjoying fresh inflows into its funds.

At the bottom-line level, the...

Infrastructure developer Hill & Smith reported a 7% rise in first-half profit, hiked its dividend and upgraded its guidance, citing a good recovery in all...

Investment group Pershing Square said it had acquired 7.1% of Universal Music from Vivendi for $2.8 billion.

The shares were bought for about $21.78 each,...

Insurance company Admiral hiked its dividend 63% after its first-half profit was boosted by a surge in customer numbers and revenue.

Pre-tax profit from continuing...

Insurance company Phoenix swung to a first-half loss, owing to negative investment returns, though its operating profit improved and it nudged up its dividend.

Pre-tax...

Cybersecurity company Avast agreed to be acquired by US rival NortonLifeLock for up to $8.6 billion in cash and shares.

NortonLifeLock said that based on...

Thermal energy management and niche pumping specialist Spirax‐Sarco Engineering booked a 41% rise in first-half profit, boosted in part by demand for vaccines.

Pre-tax profit...

Promotional products marketer 4imprint posted a modest first-half profit and reinstated its interim dividend, citing a 'robust recovery' in demand.

Pre-tax profit for the six...