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Clearstar's 'strong growth' leads to best ever first half revenues
Technology-based services provider Clearstar achieved strong growth in the first half of its trading year, with its highest ever six-month revenue.
Ocado interim losses widen after Andover fire
Ocado said on Tuesday that its interim loss widened as the online supermarket dealt with the impact of a fire that damaged property and goods at its Andover distribution centre in February.
Robert Walters Q2 underpinned by international growth as UK profit drops
Recruiter Robert Walters posted a 7% jump in second-quarter net fee income on Tuesday as strength in the international business offset weakness in the UK.
Intu pays down debt as Derby joint venture transaction completes
Intu Properties announced on Tuesday that the conditions for its joint venture for the Intu Derby shopping centre had now been met, and the transaction had completed.
Micro Focus keeps revenue declines in line with guidance
Micro Focus reported a 7. 5% fall in revenue in its interim results on Monday, to $1. 66bn, while its operating profit improved 2. 5% to $32. 6m.
Eddie Stobart H1 results will be at lower end of management views
Logistics company Eddie Stobart warned on Tuesday that first-half earnings before interest and tax are likely to be towards the lower end of management expectations due to slower-than-expected productivity improvements in its contract logistics and warehousing business.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals FY revenue jumps 17%
Dechra Pharmaceuticals reported a jump in full-year revenue on Tuesday, driven in part by its core portfolio.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of Powell speech
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Sports Direct declares Game Digital offer unconditional
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has declared its offer for Game Digital unconditional after it got backing from more than half the video game retailer’s shareholders.
Bovis sees improved full year performance as H1 completions up 4%
Housebuilder Bovis said it expected to make “significant” progress in the second half to deliver an improved full year operational and financial performance despite Brexit worries.
CLS Holdings buys Cologne office property for €30.5m
CLS Holdings on Tuesday said it had it had bought a multi-let office property in Cologne, Germany for €30. 5m excluding costs.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge down ahead of Powell testimony
London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Tuesday as investors eyed a testimony by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Bovis to make 'significant' second half progress, Micro Focus revenue falls in line with guidance
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 13 points lower on Tuesday, having closed down 0. 05% at 7,549. 27 on Monday.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Sole traders, retail sales, Ford
A fifth of the businesses started by Britain’s growing army of sole traders close within a year, according to a study highlighting the precarious financial states of those who opt for self-employment. A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies found that less than half of companies set up by individuals have a long-term future, with 60% ceasing trading within five years. – Guardian.
Grainger to fund £62m London development
Residential landlord Grainger on Tuesday said it had agreed to forward fund a 146-home private rental development with around 12,500 square feet of commercial space, in the Hallsville Quarter Development at London's Canning Town, London for £62m.