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Fullers delivers 'steadily improving performance' since reopening estate
Pub landlord Fuller, Smith & Turner said on Thursday that it had delivered a "steadily improving trading performance" since reopening its estate on 19 July 2021.
Dr Martens shares in the red amid slowing sales growth, declining APAC sales
Shares in bootmaker Dr Martens slumped early on Thursday despite it posting third-quarter group revenues that were in line with internal expectations amid slowing sales growth and a significant drop in sales across the Asia-Pacific region.
Petropavlovsk FY gold production slips despite improved Q4 performance
Gold miner Petropavlovsk said on Thursday that full-year gold production had contracted in 2021 despite witnessing improved production in the fourth quarter.
London open: Stocks edge lower after hawkish Fed; corporate news rolls in
London stocks edged down in early trade on Thursday following heavy losses in Asia, after the US Federal Reserve struck a hawkish note overnight.
Greencore Q1 revenue growth driven by strong performance in food-to-go categories
Convenience foods manufacturer Greencore said on Thursday that group revenues had improved in the first quarter of its trading year, driven by strong growth in its food-to-go categories.
Euromoney buys Boardroom Insiders for $25m; Q1 revenues rise
Euromoney Institutional Investor posted a jump in first-quarter revenue on Thursday as it announced the acquisition of Boardroom Insiders, a provider of people intelligence to technology companies and professional services, for $25m in cash.
Mitie lifts full-year profit guidance
Outsourcer Mitie lifted its annual profit guidance again on Thursday as it highlighted higher-than-expected revenue from Covid-related contracts in the third quarter.
Hammerson upgrades FY adjusted earnings guidance
Real estate investment trust Hammerson said on Thursday that it now expects full-year adjusted earnings of £75. 0m-80. 0m, ahead of previous guidance for a minimum of £60. 0m.
Britvic Q1 revenues beat expectations
Drinks maker Britvic reported better-than-expected first-quarter revenues on Thursday, driven by growth in the GB segment.
London pre-open: Stocks to slump after hawkish Fed
London stocks were set to drop at the open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve struck a hawkish note overnight.
Tritax Big Box accelerates development programme, EasyJet Q1 losses halve
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to 101. 8 points lower ahead of the bell on Thursday after seeing out the previous session 1. 33% higher at 7,469. 78.
M&G agrees to acquire Swiss impact investor responsAbility
Global investment manager M&G has agreed to acquire a majority stake in responsAbility Investments, a Swiss impact investor focused on private debt and private equity across emerging markets.
Tritax Big Box accelerates development programme amid strong occupier demand
Real estate investment trust Tritax Big Box said on Thursday that it had successfully accelerated its development programme as part of an effort to capture strong occupier demand.