FTSE 100 loses ground ahead of Fed meeting

The FTSE 100 slumped by lunchtime ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting later and as Germany downgraded growth forecasts. At midday the index was...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 12:11


SSP taps investors for third time in a year, and Capita announces disposals as turnaround enters its latest phase

“It was all quiet on the Western and Eastern front with markets across Europe and Asia barely moving on Wednesday,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 10:34


Bytes upgrades outlook on annual performance as momentum continues in H2

Cloud and security services software company Bytes said it expected to top market expectations somewhat, as the trading environment has remained resilient throughout the second...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 10:06


River and Mercantile profit falls 19% on lower fee income

Investment consultancy River and Mercantile posted a 19% drop in first-half profit amid a fall in management and performance fees.

Pre-tax profit for the six...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 09:46


Anpario hikes dividend as annual profit jumps 22% on recovery in demand

Animal feed additives business Anpario hiked its dividend after profit increased by more than fifth, driven by a recovery in demand across Americas, Europe and...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 09:45


Kape profits swells in 2020 on rising digital privacy product demand

Digital security company Kape reported a jump in annual profit as demand for digital privacy and security products bolstered revenue growth.

For the year ended...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 09:38


Advanced Medical Solutions annual profit falls 58% as pandemic impact hurts sales

Surgical and advanced woundcare specialist company Advanced Medical Solutions company as the pandemic impact weighed on sales.

For the year ended 31 December 2020,...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 09:32


Hostelworld swings to annual loss as pandemic impact on travel hurts bookings

Hostels operator and owner Hostelworld swung to a loss as the pandemic halted travel demand, and led to a sharp decline in booking activity....

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 09:26


Residential Secure Income buys 68 share-ownership homes for £5.1m

Housing investor Residential Secure Income said it had acquired 68 shared ownership homes from Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing for £5.1 million.

Residential Secure Income (ReSI)...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 09:23


BlueRock Diamonds recovers three gem quality stones

Diamond producer BlueRock Diamonds said it had recovered three gem quality stones of 10.6 carats, 9.8 carats and 8.4 carats, from its Kareevlei diamond mine...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 09:22


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