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Synectics swings to first-half loss; expects better result in second half

Security systems group Synectics said it swung to a first-half loss after the Covid-19 hurt clients, particularly in the gambling sector.

Pre-tax losses for the...

Tue, 14/07/2020 - 09:57

IDE slashes losses as cost cuts boost margins

IT services provider IDE slashed annual losses as efforts to rein in costs boosted margins and helped offset a fall in revenue.

For the...

Tue, 14/07/2020 - 09:26

Halma warns of lower profit in fiscal 2021 amid pandemic impact

Pharmaceutical company Halma warned it expected lower profit for the fiscal 2021 and said it expected performance would be more weighted toward the second half...

Tue, 14/07/2020 - 07:51

Omega Diagnostics swings to loss on allergy unit writedown

Disease test kit supplier Omega Diagnostics swung to a full-year loss on the back of a writedown of a discontinued allergy operation.

Pre-tax losses for...

Tue, 14/07/2020 - 07:45

Polar Capital Technology Trust posts 18.6% return; concerned about valuations

Technology sector investor Polar Capital Technology Trust posted a positive annual performance that beat its benchmark.

The company's net asset value per share for the...

Tue, 14/07/2020 - 07:30

AO World swings to profit as online growth jumps during lockdown

Online electrical retailer AO World swung to a profit as government-imposed lockdown measures spurred online shopping.

For the year ended 31 March 2020, the...

Tue, 14/07/2020 - 07:26

Ocado losses narrow as Covid-19 lockdowns boost online grocery sales

Online grocery group Ocado narrowed its first-half losses after Covid-19 lockdowns contributed to a boost in revenue that was nevertheless offset by continued investments in...

Tue, 14/07/2020 - 07:11

Northern Bear profit drops 41%; says trading recovering

Building services group Northern Bear posted a 41% drop in annual profit and scrapped its dividend, citing political uncertainty caused by Brexit and UK elections,...

Mon, 13/07/2020 - 14:11

Luceco sees adjusted profit 'materially ahead' of market expectations

Lighting and portable power products maker Luceco said it expected adjusted operating profit to be 'materially ahead' of market expectations following strong performance in the...

Mon, 13/07/2020 - 08:01

Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas swings to loss on higher costs

Oil and gas exploration company Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas swung to an annual loss as costs swelled.

For the year ended 31 March 2020,...

Mon, 13/07/2020 - 07:54

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