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Watches of Switzerland cautiously optimistic after challenging year

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC on Thursday backed its financial guidance as it highlighted signs of an upturn in the UK and strong sales in...

Thu, 27/06/2024 - 09:49


Optimistic Serco touts pipeline quality as lifts profit guidance

Serco Group PLC on Thursday raised its annual operating profit outlook after a good performance in the first half of the year.

Shares in Serco rose...

Thu, 27/06/2024 - 09:23


TOP NEWS: 3i Group highlights strong performance at retailer Action

3i Group PLC on Thursday said the majority of its portfolio is ‘trading well’, with Dutch discount retailer Action impressing.

Ahead of 3i’s annual general...

Thu, 27/06/2024 - 08:58


TOP NEWS: Bunzl lifts outlook after ‘excellent’ start to the year

Bunzl PLC on Thursday raised its annual guidance to reflect an ‘improved margin performance’ in its first half.

The London-based distribution and services provider now...

Thu, 27/06/2024 - 08:43


IN BRIEF: Harvest Minerals shares rise despite annual swing to loss

Harvest Minerals Ltd - South America-focused fertiliser producer - Revenue from fertiliser sales in 2023 falls to $3.1 million from $8.6 million a year earlier....

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 12:25


IN BRIEF: Tandem shares fall as laments trebled freight costs

Tandem Group PLC - Birmingham, England-based sports and leisure product retailer - Expects to meet market expectations for 2024, though it notes a ‘challenging environment...

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 11:54


IN BRIEF: Warpaint interim sales jump; expects second half weighting

Warpaint London PLC - Buckinghamshire-based colour cosmetics supplier that owns W7 and Technic brands - Says it continues to trade ‘strongly’, with sales in the...

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 10:44


Volex grows annual sales despite mixed divisional performance

Volex PLC on Wednesday reported double-digit growth in annual revenue and profit despite temporary headwinds caused by customer destocking.

In the financial year to March...

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 10:41


Global Smaller Cos raises dividend after year of improved performance

Global Smaller Cos Trust PLC on Wednesday reported stronger returns, albeit below that of the target benchmark.

The London-based investment trust focused on smaller companies said...

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 10:30


HSS Hire eyes earnings in line with expectations amid ‘solid’ start

HSS Hire Group PLC shares edged higher on Wednesday, after it said it expects annual earnings to be in line with expectations.

The Manchester, England-based company...

Wed, 26/06/2024 - 10:29


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