Drax Power swings to profit in H1; hikes dividend

Power generation group Drax Power hiked its dividend after swinging to a profit in the first half of the year thanks to decline in costs....

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 09:25


Pets at Home raise guidance after boost to revenues

Retailer Pets at Home has raised its underlying profit guidance after a positive period during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

Revenue grew 26%...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 09:19


Mitchells & Butlers sales at 35% of pre-Covid levels for year to date

Pub, bar and restaurant managers Mitchells & Butlers reports that total sales at the group, for the year to date including 18 weeks of enforced...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 09:13


Indivior unveils $100m share buyback programme after swinging to profit in H1

Indivior unveiled a $100 million share buyback programme after swinging to a first-half profit, driven by strong sales of its opioid addiction treatment.

For...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 09:10


Pearson non-executive director to take chair role at Schroders

Educational publishing company Pearson has announced that Dame Elizabeth Corley, a non-executive director and chair of its Remuneration Committee, has been appointed as a non-executive...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 09:05


Rentokil profits climb on back of COVID easing, dividend increased

Pest control services group Rentokil has reported a 50.1% increase to ongoing operating profits in the six months to the end of June, coming in...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 08:56


Shell announces dividend boost amid soaring earnings

Royal Dutch Shell is to substantially increase its dividend offering after its adjusted earnings climbed to $5.53 billion (£3.96 billion) - the highest since the...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 08:46


Smith+Nephew revenues climb amid COVID easing

Medical technology company Smith+Nephew has reported a half-yearly operating profit of $239 million (£171.4 million).

Revenues grew by almost 50% since the last quarter

It...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 08:37


FTSE 100 up slightly as market reacts to half-yearly earnings reports

The FTSE 100 index opened higher this morning, up by 27 points to 7,043.89, as companies declare their half-yearly interim results.

Property investment and development...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 08:33


Compass revenue grows in Q3 amid strong new business wins

Food services group Compass reported third quarter organic revenue grew by 36.4% on strong business wins in the quarter.

The company saw strong new business...

Thu, 29/07/2021 - 08:30


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