Bitcoin price eases back, Lloyds’ profit beats expectations, Reckitt shaken by tornado disruption, WPP holding steady in difficult market and Barratt Redrow targets cost savings after merger

“Storm clouds appeared to have passed as Europe’s main equity indices pushed ahead on Wednesday,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“It’s...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 09:57


TOP NEWS: WPP reports third quarter growth and backs full year guidance

WPP PLC on Wednesday reported revenue growth for its third quarter, and it reiterated its full year guidance.

Shares in WPP were trading up 4.1%...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 09:33


Heathrow airport reports lower revenue despite rise in passengers

Heathrow (SP) Ltd, the owner and operator of London Heathrow airport, on Wednesday reported lower revenue and adjusted earnings, despite a strong increase in passengers...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 09:09


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 rises despite US interest rate nerves

London’s FTSE 100 moved higher in early trade on Wednesday, boosted by some strong corporate updates, while the dollar marched on as a tempering of...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:55


Fresnillo backs annual guidance as quarterly production soars

Fresnillo PLC on Wednesday said it remains on track to meet annual guidance following a rise in quarterly gold, silver, lead and zinc production.

Fresnillo...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:54


TOP NEWS: Lloyds Banking keeps outlook after ‘robust’ third quarter

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Wednesday backed its annual outlook after third-quarter profit beat market expectations, despite weakening from a year ago.

‘The group delivered a...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:41


IN BRIEF: UK regulator starts probe of Carlsberg purchase of Britvic

Britvic PLC - Hemel Hempstead, England-based maker of Robinsons, J2O and Tango soft drinks - The UK Competition & Markets Authority launches inquiry into whether...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:41


TOP NEWS: Barratt Redrow sees more stable market conditions

Barratt Redrow PLC on Wednesday noted a continued significant imbalance between housing supply and demand as it began ‘to see more stable market conditions’ in...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:40


IN BRIEF: British Land promotes COO David Walker to finance chief

British Land Co PLC - London-based commercial property developer and investor - Promotes Chief Operating Officer David Walker to chief financial officer and board member,...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:39


TOP NEWS: Reckitt revenue held back by supply challenge in Nutrition

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC on Wednesday said its third-quarter business was in line with guidance, with revenue in its Health and Hygiene arms improving, though...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:20


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