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4imprint first half exceeds its expectations
4imprint said its first-half performance exceeded management expectations as investment in brand marketing brought new customers for the promotional products company.
Shire's quarterly sales rise on immunology demand
Shire reported healthy sales growth in the second quarter as the biotech company pressed ahead with its acquisition by Takeda of Japan.
Whistleblowers report L&G to FCA over compliance failures
Employees at Legal & General have reported the company to the Financial Conduct Authority over alleged compliance and risk failures at the insurer’s £1trn asset management arm, the Financial Times reported.
FCA to take no action against RBS over GRG scandal
The Financial Conduct Authority said it would take no action against Royal Bank of Scotland or former managers of the bank’s GRG unit over its treatment of small business customers.
Greggs claims resilience amid weak consumer confidence
Greggs said its trading was resilient as the purveyor of sausage rolls and other "food on the go" reported profit down 7% in a first half clouded by bad weather and weak consumer spending.
Provident Financial overhauls board with dividend revival in sight
Provident Financial announced a board overhaul and said it was on track to restore its dividend even after the troubled subprime lender’s profit more than halved in the first half.
Standard Chartered first half profit rises
Standard Chartered’s first-half profit rose by almost a quarter as revenue rose and bad debts halved at the emerging markets-focused bank.
BP profit surges on oil price recovery
BP reported second-quarter profit four times higher than a year earlier, boosted by higher oil prices, as the oil company increased its dividend for the first time since 2014.
Beazley's prospects look good, Berenberg says
Beazley’s growth prospects have improved and it is in a good position to capitalise on opportunities, Berenberg analysts said as they upgraded the Lloyd’s of London insurer to ‘buy’.
North America fuels record half-year profit at National Express
National Express reported record half-year profit led by strong revenue growth at the bus and rail operator’s North American business.
Intu CEO Fischel to leave as shopping centre operator suffers loss
Intu Properties announced the departure of chief executive David Fischel as the shopping centre operator swung to a first-half loss caused by a fall in the value of its estate.
AstraZeneca sees return to growth as new drugs perform
AstraZeneca said it was on track for product sales to return to growth after the drug company reported strong growth for its new medicines in the first half.
Diageo annual profit rises as gin boom drives Tanqueray sales
Diageo’s annual profit rose 6% as thirst for Tanqueray gin and Johnnie Walker whisky helped sales increase across the drinks company's regions.
Shell launches $25bn buyback as profit misses estimates
Royal Dutch Shell launched a $25bn (£19bn) share buyback as the oil producer posted a 30% increase in second-quarter profit that fell short of expectations.
Deutsche Bank slashes jobs as second-quarter profit falls
Deutsche Bank said it was on track to cut more than 7,000 jobs by 2020 as profit fell in line with expectations in the second quarter.
Next's strong summer sales leave valuation intact, Jefferies says
Next’s trading was probably strong in the second quarter and an upgrade to the company’s guidance looks likely but the fashion chain is fairly valued, Jefferies analysts said ahead of a trading update next week.
GSK bets $300m on tie-up with gene-tester 23andMe
GlaxoSmithKline has invested $300m (£228m) in 23andMe, a Silicon Valley gene-testing company, as the UK drugs giant looks to genetics to improve growth in its pharmaceuticals division.
Mortgage approvals fall in June but remortgaging rises
Mortgage approvals fell in June amid a stagnant housing market though remortgage figures rose as borrowers sought out new deals ahead of a potential interest rate increase.
Informa ups UBM cost-cut target as profit rises
Informa increased its target for cost cuts from the acquisition of UBM as the events organiser reported higher first-half profit and revenue growth ahead of expectations.
FCA may force banks to pay minimum savings rate
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed forcing banks to pay a minimum rate of interest on cash savings to stop companies taking advantage of customers.