LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 treads water ahead of US jobless data

Stock prices were more stable at midday Thursday after Wednesday’s decline

and ahead of the weekly US jobless data.

The FTSE 100 index was up 10.95 points,...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:55


IN BRIEF: Hipgnosis Songs Fund seeks to fix ‘conflict of interest’

Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd - investor in music rights - Will call extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to approve a proposal to compensate potential bidders...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:54


UK PM insists his plan is working despite surprise hike in inflation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday insisted Britain was ‘pointing in the right direction’ despite an unexpected increase in inflation at the end of...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:47


C&C Group maintains 2024 forecast; focus remains on growing customers

C&C Group PLC on Thursday said that trading had been ‘resilient’ over the festive period, as the company expects full-year profit to be in line...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:47


Ceres Power shares surge on Delta Electronics license deal

Ceres Power Holdings PLC shares rocketed on Thursday, as it announced the signing of its first hydrogen licence with Taiwanese power and thermal management solutions...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:39


Kier trading in first half up on-year, meeting board’s expectations

Kier Group PLC on Thursday said trading in the first half of its financial 2024 continued to be above the prior period and in line...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:32


Edinburgh Worldwide laments ‘extreme volatility’ as net value falls

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC on Thursday said its net asset value plunged by just under 24% in its latest year.

The Edinburgh-based trust, which invests...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:26


Young’s enjoys festive period as City Pub acquisition set to complete

Young & Co’s Brewery PLC on Thursday said it enjoyed ‘significant’ demand over the Christmas and New Year period, with revenue edging higher.

Young’s is a...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:25


Cranswick lifts profit outlook following strong festive trading period

Cranswick PLC on Thursday said that believes its product quality and financial stability can support growth throughout 2024.

The company reported ‘strong revenue growth’ for the...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:16


Centamin annual gold production meets guidance; revenue rises

Centamin PLC on Thursday said it had met its 2023 gold output target and saw its revenue rise by double digits.

The Jersey-based gold producer, which...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:15


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