FTSE modestly lower as BoE keeps rates on hold

The FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 6,753.54 just after midday as the Bank of England, like the US Federal Reserve overnight, decided to keep...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 12:08


Lookers upgrades outlook on profit amid ongoing recovery

Motor retail and aftersales service group Lookers said it now expects to report underlying pre-tax profit compared with market forecasts for a small loss.

The...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 10:06


Independent Oil and Gas swings to loss on Harvey, Redwell asset writedowns

UK gas company Independent Oil and Gas swung to a deep annual loss, driven by a £12.6 million writedown of the Harvey and Redwell assets....

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 10:04


Ocado’s venture with Marks & Spencer continues to fly, and National Express looks to get back on the road to profit

“After an early gain the FTSE 100 took a step back on Thursday as investors tried to decipher the latest meeting of the US Federal...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:56


Missing out on IPO gains, AstraZeneca's falling share price, growing demand to be a Cake Box franchisee and green investing with TRIG

In this week’s podcast: how retail investors often miss out on big first day gains with IPOs.

Find out what investors think about AstraZeneca’s vaccine...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:56


Portmeirion reports strong H2 trading performance

Portmeirion Group saw a return to profitability following a strong H2 trading performance, in its preliminary results for year ended 31 December 2020.

Group revenue...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:52


Audioboom narrows losses as revenue jumps; makes strong start to 2021

Podcast company Audioboom reported narrower annual losses following a jump in revenue on increased advertising demand.

For the year ended 31 December 2020, pre-tax...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:45


Empresaria resumes dividend, reinstates guidance after swinging to annual loss

Recruitment company Empresaria resumed its dividend and reinstated guidance, citing a positive start to new fiscal year after swinging to a loss in 2020 as...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:41


Emis annual profit rises on cost cuts; targets return to growth in 2021

Healthcare software and services group Emis said it expected to return to revenue growth in 2021 after reporting a rise in profit on cost cuts....

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:36


John Lewis of Hungerford narrows annual losses on cost cuts

Home furniture retailer John Lewis of Hungerford narrowed annual loss on cost cuts and the government support received during the pandemic.

For the six...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 09:26


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