Computacenter performs in line but UK remains difficult

Computacenter PLC on Monday said it performed in line with expectations during the third quarter of 2023, buts its UK market ‘remained difficult.’

In the third...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 09:29


TOP NEWS: Airtel Africa raises dividend as operating profit rises

Airtel Africa PLC on Monday hailed a higher operational profit amid increased revenue, while statutory profit fell after the Nigerian naira devalued sharply in June.

The...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 09:23


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks in the green as Ascential jumps on disposals

Stock prices in London rose on Monday morning, ahead of meetings of central banks from Japan, the US and the UK, as investors weighed up...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 09:12


TOP NEWS: Pearson upgrades guidance as new CEO set to start in January

Pearson PLC on Monday upgraded its profit guidance for 2023, after its ‘strong operational momentum and financial performance’ continued into the third quarter.

The London-based...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 08:51


TOP NEWS: Glencore output lower; cuts nickel and ferrochrome guidance

Glencore PLC reported on Monday production at most of its operations fell for the first nine months of 2023, and the diversified mining group indicated...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 08:41


IN BRIEF: Frasers divests IP of Missguided to Shein, retains employees

Frasers Group PLC - Shirebrook, England-based owner of House of Fraser, Sports Direct and Flannels retail chains - Sells the intellectual property of Missguided Ltd...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 08:26


Rising number of UK restaurants becoming insolvent, study suggests

The number of UK restaurant companies becoming insolvent has risen by 46% in the past year, research suggests.

The total increased from 1,517 in 2021/22 to...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 06:09


Award of 27 oil and gas licences ’boost for UK energy security’

An offshore energy trade body has welcomed the announcement of 27 new oil and gas licences as a ‘boost for UK energy security’.

Announcing the licences,...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 06:08


UK prepares to host global leaders’ gathering on AI

The UK government will welcome foreign political leaders, tech industry figures, academics and others this week for a two-day summit billed as the first of...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 05:58


TOP NEWS: HSBC launches $3 billion buyback as quarterly profit jumps

HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday reported that quarterly profit more than doubled, but fell short of market expectations, as it prepared to launch a $3...

Mon, 30/10/2023 - 05:14


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