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Tritax Big Box valuations ahead of expectations at year-end
Tritax Big Box updated the market on its valuations on Thursday, reporting that its portfolio valuations at the end of 2020 were ahead of market expectations.
Senior Q4 trading 'slightly ahead' of expectations
Manufacturing company Senior said on Thursday that its fourth-quarter performance was "slightly ahead" of previous expectations.
Synthomer raises FY EBITDA guidance
Chemicals business Synthomer raised its full-year underlying earnings guidance by around 10% on Thursday thanks to some stronger than expected trading across its three major divisions.
Bikes power Halfords Q3 sales, but warning on motoring unit
Bike and car products retailer Halfords said third quarter sales leapt 11. 5% as Britons got on their bikes during the Covid-19 crisis, but warned of a hit to its motoring business with fewer vehicles on the road.
Wizz Air launches €500m debut bond offering
European low-cost airline Wizz Air announced its debut bond offering of €500. 0m on Thursday.
Just Group upbeat after sales jump
Just Group said it was increasingly confident about its prospects after annual sales rose 12% driven by record transactions for defined benefit pensions.
Network International 2020 revenue comes in ahead of guidance
Digital commerce technology company Network International said on Thursday that revenue for 2020 was ahead of guidance, totalling $284m (£207. 77m).
LondonMetric collects 98% of December rent
LondonMetric said on Thursday that it has now collected 98% of its December rent.
Elementis flags fourth quarter revenue growth
Specialty chemicals company Elementis said on Thursday that fourth quarter revenue was expected to be ahead of the third quarter, driven by improved volumes and largely stable pricing.
Covid-19 pandemic dents fee income at Hays
Recruitment specialist Hays reported a slide in second-quarter fees on Thursday, as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to undermine trading.
Europe open: Shares higher on China exports, US stimulus hopes
European shares opened higher on Thursday, driven by positive economic data from China and continuing hopes of a larger US fiscal stimulus package under incoming President Joe Biden.
London open: Stocks edge up amid deluge of corporate news
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday as investors waded through a deluge of corporate releases, amid expectations that US President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a Covid-19 relief package.
Safestore revenue and earnings rise despite Covid-19 challenges
Safestore said on Thursday that, despite the challenges of operating within the Covid-19 pandemic and the effects of various lockdowns, it performed “robustly” in the 2020 financial year, with group revenue up 6. 9% to £162. 3m.
CLS Holdings collects 90% of Q1 rents due
Commercial property investment firm CLS Holdings has received 90% of contractual rents due for the current quarter.
Savills sees FY results at top end of board's expectations
Property advisor Savills said on Thursday that full-year results are set to be at the upper end of the board’s expectations despite challenges in its transactional advisory businesses.
Wood Group sees adjusted FY earnings down 22%
Energy services company Wood Group said it expected full year core earnings to fall by a fifth amid the Covid-19 pandemic and slumping oil price.
Dunelm enjoys boom in homewares but warns of uncertain second half
Dunelm reported a spike in second-quarter sales on Thursday, boosted by strong demand for homewares, but warned of a more uncertain outlook following the latest round of lockdown restrictions.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals' strong Q1 momentum carries over into Q2
Veterinary drugs group Dechra Pharmaceuticals said on Thursday that the stronger than expected trading performance seen in the first quarter had continued throughout the tail end of the half.
Hilton Food boosted by shift to increased home consumption
Food packing company Hilton Food Group said on Thursday that it has performed ahead of its expectations as it continues to benefit from a shift to home consumption amid the Covid-19 crisis.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye Biden Covid package
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday amid expectations that Joe Biden is planning to announce a Covid-19 relief package.