G4S profit rises as gains on cash-handling business sale offsets weaker revenue

Security company G4S reported a higher profit in the first half of the year as a gain on sale of its conventional cash businesses helped...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 08:06


Broker Forecast - Peel Hunt issues a broker note on Capita Group (The) PLC

Peel Hunt today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Capita Group (The) PLC (LON:CPI) and cut its price target to 41p (from 46p).

Broker Forecasts...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 08:00


Unilever underlying sales decline in first half; plans to retain tea businesses in India and Indonesia

Unilever has reported a decline in underlying sales in the first half of 2020 as the spread of Covid-19 led to significant changes in the...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 08:00


Howden Joinery swings to loss on hit from virus; 'cautious' on outlook

Kitchens and joinery products maker Howden Joinery said it remained cautious on its outlook after swinging to a first-half loss as revenue was 'significantly impacted'...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 07:56


IG annual profit jumps 52% on strong trading revenue in fourth quarter

Online trading platform IG reported a jump in annual profit as a surge in trading activity in the final quarter of the fiscal year boosted...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 07:49


Bodycote swings to loss in H1 on virus impact

Heat treatments supplier Bodycote swung to a loss in the first half of the year as performance was 'significantly' impacted by the pandemic related downturn....

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 07:42


Sage says software subscription growth behind increase in recurring revenue

Software company Sage has reported recurring revenue for the first nine months of the year increased by 9%, driven by growth in software subscription of...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 07:41


Croda warns of limited visibility as profit falls on weaker demand

Chemical company Croda warned of limited visibility and reported a fall in first-half profit as lower revenue amid a slowdown in demand.

For the...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 07:34


Johnson Matthey warns performance to be second-half weighed

Chemicals company Johnson Matthey warned performance would be second-half weighted as visibility on demand remained limited.

The company said first-half results were 'materially' below last...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 07:24


Relx revenue and profit hit by loss in exhibitions business

Scientific information provider Relx has announced lower revenue and operating profit as its exhibitions business was 'significantly impacted' by Covid-19 and moved to a loss...

Thu, 23/07/2020 - 07:23


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