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Europe midday: Shares power ahead on Covid vaccine hopes, US optimism
European shares powered ahead at midday on Tuesday, driven by Covid-19 vaccine hopes, optimism around the transition of the US presidency and takeover news in Scandinavia.
Pets at Home shares fail to wag as analysts signal caution
Pets at Home shares failed to find favour with investors on Tuesday, despite reporting a solid rise in profits for the half year as analysts at Shore Capital placed the stock under review.
Pets at Home profits up as strong trading continues in Q3
Pets at Home Group reported higher interim profits and maintained its dividend after a strong second quarter as locked down Britons sought solace in their furry friends during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Compass profits slump due to Covid hit
Contract catering giant Compass forecast a 2. 5% underlying operating margin in the first quarter of 2021 as annual profits were almost wiped out due to the closure of half its business during the coronavirus pandemic.
Europe open: Shares surge on vaccine hopes, Biden transition
Surging travel stocks helped push European markets higher at the opening on Tuesday, spurred on by fresh Covid-19 vaccine hopes and news that US President-elect Joe Biden can officially start his transition to power.
Europe midday: Shares cut gains as AstraZeneca vaccine rally fizzles out
European shares pared back early gains on Monday after positive news from a third Covid-19 vaccine had boosted investor hopes.
EU extends decision date on LSE/Refinitiv deal
The European Commission said it had extended its deadline for a ruling on the London Stock Exchange’s $27bn takeover of financial data business Refinitiv by four days to January 21.
Europe open: Shares get shot in the arm from AstraZeneca Covid vaccine news
European shares were higher at the start of Monday’s session on more Covid-19 vaccine news.
John Laing spends £38.6m lifting stake in US road project
Infrastructure investor group John Laing said it had spent $38. 6m (£29m) increasing its stake in a US road project.
Petropavlovsk appoints KPMG to probe prior deals
London-listed Russian gold miner Petropavlovsk said it had appointed of KPMG to investigate related-party transactions undertaken by the company over the last three years.
Sirius lifts dividend as HY profits fall
German business park specialist Sirius Real Estate lifted its dividend as reported a fall in half-year profits.
Europe midday: Share retain gains but keep watch on US Fed/Treasury row
European stocks remained firmer at lunch on Friday after modest gains on Wall Street as investors kept an eye on a potential spat between the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury.
Europe open: Shares crawl higher as investors eye US Fed, Treasury row
European stocks opened the final session of the week slightly higher after modest gains on Wall Street as investors kept an eye on a potential spat between the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury.
Nationwide profits rise despite Covid impairment charge
Nationwide Building Society reported a strong rise in half-year profits despite a £139m Covid-19 impairment charge.
Sage lifts dividend as recurring revenue rises 8.5%
Accounting software firm Sage lifted its dividend as it reported a 8. 5% rise in organic recurring revenue to £1. 6bn, driven by growth from existing and new customers, in North America and Northern Europe.
Halma revises FY guidance, lifts divi after strong start to second half
Safety equipment maker Halma revised its full-year profit forecasts and lifted its interim dividend as order intake in the second half rose year on year.
Europe midday: Investors fret over rising global Covid-19 cases
European shares were lower at midday as investors fretted over rising coronavirus deaths Japan, the US and Continent.
Kingfisher Q3 sales surge on booming lockdown DIY demand
B&Q owner Kingfisher reported a strong rise in third quarter sales driven by online demand as consumers spent the coronavirus lockdown improving their homes.
Inspecs buys German eyewear firm for £85m
Eyewear maker Inspecs said it was buying German rival Eschenbach for €94. 8m (£85m) as it looks to become a major player on the global market.
Europe open: Shares lower on Covid woes
European shares opened the session in glum mood on Thursday as news that schools in New York were closing in response to a surge in coronavirus cases and a rise in deaths on the Continent hit sentiment.