WPP posts 70% half-year profit slump, halves dividend amid job cuts

WPP PLC on Thursday posted a first half profit plunge on weak client spending and a ‘slower new business environment’.

The London-based advertising agency’s pretax...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:51


Dowlais narrows interim loss ahead of takeover by American Axle

Dowlais Group PLC on Thursday said it is on track to offset tariff-related headwinds in the second half of the year, ahead of its expected...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:42


Serco flags North America and defence order strength as backs outlook

Serco Group PLC on Thursday said defence sales, particularly in North America, underpinned ‘robust’ revenue growth in the first half of 2025.

In response, shares...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:34


Deliveroo eyes top end growth but swings to interim loss on deal costs

Deliveroo PLC on Thursday said it had a ‘positive’ first half of the year, with the company now expecting growth at the top end of...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:30


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Vanquis swings to profit as costs reduced

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Vanquis Banking Group PLC, up 15% at 118.25...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:25


Daily market update: FTSE 100, WPP, IHG, Airbnb, Serco, Deliveroo

“The FTSE 100 is struggling to make meaningful progress this week, running to stand still as investors weigh the latest economic, geopolitical and corporate...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:15


Harbour Energy lifts shareholder returns as free cash flow increases

Harbour Energy PLC on Thursday declared a $100 million share buyback and raised its interim dividend, as it raised its guidance for oil production and...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 09:59


Shares in Morgan Advanced Materials slump as forecasts low end profit

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC on Thursday warned full year profit would be at the bottom end of market expectations reflecting weak and challenging markets.

In response,...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 09:54


Are you one of the 2.6 million people paying tax on your savings?

The number of people paying tax on their savings income is set to quadruple in just four years, according to new data obtained by...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 09:37


Hikma Pharmaceuticals keeps guidance despite lower core profit at interim

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC on Thursday said it continues to expect revenue and profit growth in 2025, despite core operating profit declining in the first half.

Shares...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 09:34


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