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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.
Investec reinstates dividend, guides for better H2
Financial services company Investec reinstated its dividend and forecast a better second half after better-than-expected interim results.