Apax Global Alpha reports rise in net asset value returns on strong private equity performance

Investment trust Apax Global Alpha reported a rise in net asset value, underpinned by strong performance in its private equity portfolio.

For 2020, the...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:54


YouGov acquires Canadian sports research agency Charlton Insights

Polling and data group YouGov said it had acquired Toronto-based sports research agency Charlton Insights, for an undisclosed sum.

Charlton Insights had been acquired on...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:52


Travis Perkins swings to loss; revives Wickes demerger plans

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins swung to a full-year loss, as the pandemic hurt demand, and said it was recommencing a planned demerger of its Wickes...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:48


Ryanair passenger volumes plunge 95% for February

Low-cost carrier Ryanair said its carried 95% less passengers during the month of February, as the pandemic-related travel bans persisted.

Passenger volumes in February plunged...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:40


FTSE edges higher as Taylor Wimpey pleases; Ashtead disappoints

UK stocks made modest gains in early trading on Tuesday after a bevvy of local companies released earnings results, including a pleasing update from Taylor...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:32


Intertek sees recovery continuing in 2021 after annual profit falls on pandemic impact

Product testing and certification company Intertek reported a fall in profit owing to first-half drag on annual performance owing to the pandemic impact, but the...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:28


Fresnillo profit jumps on rising precious metal prices

Mining giant Fresnillo reported a rise in annual profit as precious metal prices bolstered revenue and production remained 'broadly' stable.

The company said, however,...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:17


Ashtead upgrades revenue on improved outlook in US

Equipment rental company Ashtead upgraded its full-year outlook as it forecast improving rental revenue following a fall in third-quarter profit on lower utilisation of its...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:06


National Grid to base dividend growth on UK consumer price index

Power utility National Grid said it was changing its dividend policy, with growth in the payout from the 2022 financial year onward to be based...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 08:00


AstraZeneca, FibroGen say FDA to review anaemia of chronic kidney disease drug application

Drugmakers AstraZeneca and FibroGen said the US Food and Drug Administration would meet with the Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee to review the new...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 07:55


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