FTSE 100 down more than 1% by midday

The FTSE 100 slumped heavily by lunchtime on Tuesday as tobacco stocks fell on US regulatory threats and as the pound continued to rise on...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 12:13


Filta swings to loss as pandemic-impact dents demand

Filta swung to an annual loss as revenue fell sharply owning to the pandemic-fuelled drop in demand.

For 2020, pre-tax losses were £0.9 million from...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 10:04


Mkango Resources hires US advisor led by retired general

Mining company Mkango Resources said it had appointed Jones Group International as its US strategy advisor.

Washington-based Jones Group was led by retired General James...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:59


Franchise Brands Q1 adjusted earnings hit record as turnover returns to pre-Covid levels

Franchise business Franchise Brands said reported first quarter adjusted earnings hit a record as turnover returned to pre-COVID 19 levels by the end of quarter....

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:52


Focusrite launches commercial audio brand

Music products group Focusrite said it had launched new brand Optimal Audio, operating in the commercial audio market.

Commercial audio comprised professionally installed sound systems...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:49


MaxCyte books loss as expenses offset 21% rise in revenue

Cell-based therapies group MaxCyte booked a full-year loss after a rise in revenue was more than offset by R&D and marketing spending.

Net losses for...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:42


James Fisher and Sons appoints Duncan Kennedy as CFO

Marine services provider James Fisher and Sons said it had appointed Duncan Kennedy as chief financial officer and starting May 2021.

Kennedy joined James Fisher...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:38


Brickability lifts outlook on annual revenue, earnings following 'solid' performance

Construction materials distributor Brickability upgraded its outlook on annual revenue and adjusted earnings following 'solid' performance despite the pandemic-impact.

For the year ended 31...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:37


FTSE 100 surrenders 7,000 level after US tech sell-off, and Primark sees record sales

“The FTSE 100 opened slightly lower, falling back below 7,000 after mixed trading in Asia and a fall in the US as tech stocks slumped,”...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:35


Kavango Resources teams up with Spectral Geophysics to boost exploration efforts

Exploration company Kavango Resources said it had signed a strategic partnership with Spectral Geophysics to boost its exploration efforts.

The partnership 'significantly bolsters our exploration...

Tue, 20/04/2021 - 09:32


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