FTSE 100 makes strong gains as investors await US election outcome

Markets rose on Tuesday amid hopes the US elections will deliver a Democrat clean sweep of the White House and Congress, which could lay the...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 12:15


Associated British Foods reaps benefits of conglomerate structure and Crest Nicholson enjoys a bumper period

“It’s a firm risk-on mood for investors as equities rise across Europe and Asia,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell. “The FTSE 100...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 11:58


Strix reports 'record' sales since June ahead of capital markets day

Kettle controls business Strix has revealed 'record' sales since June thanks to stock rebuilding and a better-than-expected seasonal run.

The Isle of Man-based company...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 10:24


Extra restructuring costs to plunge senior deeper into the red

Aero-engineer Senior has warned that full-year profits and cash will be hit by a decision to extend restructuring plans as the aerospace and aviation industries...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 10:12


Oxford Metrics lays out Covid hits

AIM-listed analytics software provider Oxford Metrics has announced that year to September 2020 revenues are expected to be down 14% to £30.3 million and adjusted...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 10:11


Profit pressure mounts on Pressure Technologies

Pressure Technologies has warned that it will likely post a full-year loss following the impact of Covid-19. In a trading update, the AIM-listed company said...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 10:01


Online shopping drives Warehouse REIT performance

Storage investor Warehouse REIT has upped its dividend and said its strategy is being supported by the structural shift to online shopping.

The AIM-listed firm...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 10:00


FTSE rallies on stimulus hopes as US goes to the polls

London's FTSE 100 rallied on Tuesday, getting a boost from financial and mining stocks as investors bet on more stimulus measures to soften the economic...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 09:23


UP Global Sourcing cuts dividend as profits fall on pandemic order cancellations

UP Global Sourcing has reported lower profits and a cut to its full-year dividend as the coronavirus pandemic dented orders.

The household brands group said...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 09:00


October passenger numbers slump 69% in October

European budget airline Wizz Air reported an expected slump in passenger numbers for October.

The FTSE 250 company published traffic figures that showed capacity...

Tue, 03/11/2020 - 08:44


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