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Process Automation growth drives ‘excellent’ third quarter at IMI

IMI PLC on Thursday reiterated full-year guidance and said it was on track to deliver a fourth consecutive year of mid-single digit organic revenue growth.

In...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:22


Early market roundup: Stocks little moved ahead of UK construction PMI

Stock prices in London were steady on Thursday morning amid a slew of earnings and trading updates from large-cap and smaller-cap companies, just ahead of...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:13


Sainsbury strengthens profit guidance amid ‘highly competitive’ market

J Sainsbury PLC on Thursday said its momentum gives ‘real confidence’ heading into Christmas after serving up profit and sales growth in the first half.

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Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:08


Diageo cuts outlook amid soft North America and weak China performance

Diageo PLC on Thursday lowered full-year guidance amid sluggish sales held back by weak contributions in North America and China.

London-based Diageo, which owns Smirnoff vodka,...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 08:56


Smith & Nephew shares fall as third quarter sales miss consensus

Smith & Nephew PLC on Thursday raised its annual free cash flow outlook, but shares slumped as third quarter revenue fell short of consensus.

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Thu, 06/11/2025 - 08:51


AstraZeneca backs guidance as third quarter sales beat expectations

AstraZeneca PLC on Thursday said a strong performance in 2025 so far, with third quarter sales ahead of forecast, leaves it well-placed to sustain growth...

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 08:28


Shares in Velocity Composites slide as warns of lower than hoped sales

Velocity Composites PLC on Wednesday warned revenue will be below forecast due to lower-than-expected A350 production rates and delays in programme transfers from a US...

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 17:21


Late market roundup: London rebounds as services sector surprises

Stocks in London ended higher on Wednesday, supported by upbeat services PMI data and a calmer mood in global markets after recent tech volatility.

The FTSE...

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 17:09


GRIT Investment targets readmission of shares, reports interim results

GRIT Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday said it is targeting the readmission of its shares through a reverse takeover, as it reported its interim results...

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 14:37


Braemar profit drops but keeps annual outlook amid market recovery

Braemar PLC on Wednesday reported lower first-half earnings as softer chartering rates and geopolitical volatility weighed on performance, though the company maintained its full-year outlook...

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 14:34


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