FTSE up modestly after S&P 500 sees biggest inauguration day hike since 1985

The FTSE 100 was up 0.41% at market open, building on the modest gains of Wednesday (20 January) as the US awaited the inaugural address...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 08:46


Animalcare reports annual revenue, earnings ahead of market expectations

Animal health business Animalcare reported that revenue and earnings were ahead of market expectations on improved cash conversion in the second half of the year....

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 08:34


Evgen Pharma hails 'highly positive' pre-clinical data for brain tumour drug candidate

Drug development company Evgen Pharma said its collaboration with a 'prominent' European university had generated 'highly positive data' for potential brain tumour drug, SFX-01, in...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 08:29


Image Scan wins contract from Royal Air Force

X-ray imaging specialist company Image Scan said it had won a contract to supply three portable X-ray scanning systems to the Royal Air Force.

The...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 08:25


Tissue Regenix appoints CFO

Medical devices company Tissue Regenix has appointed David Cocke as CFO and director to the board with immediate effect.

Mr Cocke has over 29...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 08:24


IG profit more than doubles in H1; to acquire Tastytrade for $1 billion

Online trading platform IG said first-half profit more than doubled as strong trading activity had continued amid an influx of new clients.

For the...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 08:06


Countryside Properties sees good visibility for Q2 as completion rise in Q1

Homebuilder Countryside Properties reported a rise in first-quarter completions, in line with expectations, and said it plans to expand regionally were on track and progress...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 07:58


Sigma reports drop in profits owing to pandemic

Sigma has reported a drop in profits in the nine months to 30 September 2020, but maintain that results are in line with market expectations....

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 07:56


Entain revenue rises in Q4 on strong online growth; appoints Jette Nygaard-Andersen as CEO

Sports-betting and gaming entertainment Entain reported a rise in Q4 net gaming revenue as strong online revenue helped offset the impact on retail performance as...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 07:47


Close Brothers lending, assets grow amid strong loan demand, trading performance

Banking group Close Brothers reported growth in its banking and asset management businesses thanks to 'strong' loan demand and trading performance.

In banking, the loan...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 07:38


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