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Rolls-Royce narrows operating loss but Trent woes continue
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce narrowed full year operating losses but still took an exceptional charge of £1. 36bn on its troubled Trent 1000 engine.
BA owner IAG warns on coronavirus earnings hit
British Airways-owner IAG said it could not give accurate guidance for 2020 results due to the coronavirus that has caused travel chaos around the world.
ConvaTec FY profits lower on restructuring costs
Medical products supplier ConvaTec reported a slump in full year profit as restructuring costs hit its bottom line.
NMC Health shares suspended as accounting scandal grows
Shares in Gulf healthcare firm NMC were suspended from trading on Thursday after its chief executive was dismissed amid a growing accounting scandal at the firm.
Grafton profits slip on weaker UK economy
A weakening UK market in the second half of the year saw UK builders merchanting group Grafton reported a slight fall in profits on Thursday.
James Fisher underlying profits up on offshore gains
Oil and gas services company James Fisher on Thursday reported a rise in underlying operating profit as its offshore and tankships divisions offset a weaker performance from marine operations.
Aston Martin losses widen as car maker warns on coronavirus
Troubled UK luxury car maker Aston Martin reported a widened full year loss, the departure of its financial officer and warned that the coronavirus could impact demand in its key China market.
BAT FY revenues rise on higher prices; strong cigarette sales
British American Tobacco on Thursday reported a rise in annual revenue as it said it expected another year of high single figure adjusted constant currency earnings growth.
WPP annual profits fall; Targets flat revenue growth for 2020
Advertising giant WPP reported a fall in full year pre-tax profits as it forecast flat organic growth and operating profit margin for the current fiscal year.
Howden Joinery full-year profits boosted by new depots
Building materials group Howdens Joinery reported a rise in annual pre-tax profits as it opened new depots, adding that it had lifted stock levels for products sourced from China due to the coronavirus.
SSP warns of slump in Feb sales on coronavirus impact
UK travel food company SSP Group warned February sales across the Asia Pacific would slump by 50% year on year as air passenger numbers fell due to the the coronavirus.
Diageo warns of £200m hit to profits from coronavirus
Drinks group Diageo warned of a potential £200m hit to profits from the coronavirus as bars and restaurants in the China and Asia Pacific region stayed shut.
Metro Bank swings to big loss after accounting scandal
Embattled Metro Bank reported a massive full year loss after an accounting scandal shook investor and customer confidence.
William Hill profits at top end of forecasts
William Hill on Wednesday reported a fall in annual profits but at the top end of expectations as it continued to deal with the fallout from a UK government limit on slot machine stakes.
Rio Tinto FY profits rise on higher iron ore prices
Rio Tinto on Wednesday reported an 18% rise in full year underlying earnings on the back of soaring iron ore prices, offsetting lower shipments in 2019.
Prudential to hold talks with Third Point over US, Asia demerger demand
British insurer Prudential said it would hold talks with activist hedge fund Third Point over its demands that it spin off its Asian and US businesses.
New stores boost Hotel Chocolat interims
New store openings and international expansion helped Hotel Chocolat report a rise in first half profits, sending the shares higher on Tuesday.
Tesco offloads stake in China JV for £275m
Tesco said it had sold its 20% share in the Chinese Gain Land retail joint venture to its partner China Resources Holdings (CRH) for £275m.
Hammerson losses widen; Cuts net debt to £2.4bn, slashes 2020 dividend
Property developer Hammerson held its 2019 dividend but said it would slash next year's payout as losses widened and valuations plunged in the face of the continuing High Street retail crisis.
MAM FY profit rises on margins; Sees H1 hit from Coronavirus
Specialist materials maker Morgan Advanced Materials reported a rise in full year profits on margins boosted by better sales and cost efficiencies.