Smart Metering Systems ups dividend as adjusted profit falls 2%

Smart meter installer Smart Metering Systems booked a modest fall in annual adjusted profit, owing to the sale a minority asset.

Statutory pre-tax profit jumped...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 09:19


STV profit drops 65%; reinstates dividend on growth optimism

Scottish television broadcaster STV reported a 65% drop in annual profit amid a slump in advertising revenue.

The company, however, reinstated its dividend, citing confidence...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 09:02


Great Portland Estates' JV partner sells 15-year lease for office space at Hanover Square development

Real Estate company Great Portland Estates said its joint venture partner GHS Limited Partnership has let a further 9,000 sq ft of office space at...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 08:54


ScS swings first-half profit; orders slump in fresh UK lockdown

Furniture and flooring retailer ScS swung to a first-half profit, driven by pent-up demand, though it said more recent orders had been hit by the...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 08:47


Close Brothers H1 profit rises on increased lending activity, fund inflows

Merchant banking group Close Brothers reported a fall in first-half profit as higher lending activity and 'solid' inflows in asset management income boosted performance.

For...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 08:36


FTSE opens 0.6% higher amid Fed rates optimism

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Asian exchanges, amid optimism the US Federal Reserve would maintain a dovish stance on rates at...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 08:31


Just Group annual profit falls on plunge in investment and economic profit

Pension services provider Just Group reported a fall in annual profit on a plunge in investment and economic profit after reducing its property growth assumption...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 08:29


Antofagasta earnings rise on higher commodity prices, cost cuts; hikes dividend

Mining company Antofagasta raised its dividend after reporting higher annual core earnings underpinned by rising commodity prices and cost cuts.

For the year ended...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 08:01


TI Fluid Systems swings to loss; ups dividend on recovery prospects

Automotive fluid systems developer TI Fluid Systems swung to a full-year loss after the pandemic hurt global auto markets.

The company, however, upped its dividend,...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 08:00


4imprint annual profit plunges as pandemic dents promotional products demand

Promotional products maker 4imprint reported a plunge in annual profit after the pandemic hurt demand for promotional products and orders.

For the 53 weeks...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 07:53


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