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Go-Ahead's GTR reaches agreement with DfT, lowers margin expectations
Go-Ahead Group announced on Tuesday that an agreement has been reached with the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding contractual matters in relation to the Govia Thameslink Railway franchise.
Nick Henry to step down as James Fisher CEO next year
James Fisher and Sons announced on Monday that Nick Henry had informed the board of his intention to retire from the company, and step down as chief executive officer by the end of December 2019.
Greencore profits and revenue rise amid good underlying UK growth
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore posted a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Tuesday, with good underlying growth in the UK.
Travis Perkins eyes efficiencies, divestments as part of new strategy
Travis Perkins has lifted the lid on its new strategy, including improving returns in the general merchanting division over the medium-term, and strengthening the performance of its Wickes chain and selling off its Plumbing & Heating division in the short-term.
Rentokil Initial secures pension scheme with massive buy-in agreement
Rentokil Initial and the trustee of the Rentokil Initial 2015 Pension Scheme announced an agreement for a bulk annuity insurance 'buy-in' for the scheme with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, on Tuesday.
North America drives 9.9% rise in Ferguson Q1 profits
Plumbing and heating products distributor Ferguson reported a 9. 9% rise in first quarter trading profit to $432m as North American operations offset a fall in the UK.
London pre-open: Stocks to drop as attention shifts back to Brexit
London stocks were set for losses at the open on Tuesday as investors shift their attention back to Brexit.
Jonathan Howell to head up finance at the Sage Group
Sage announced the appointment of Jonathan Howell to the role of chief financial officer on Tuesday, with effect from 10 December.
Ferguson sees revenue rise in first quarter, Travis Perkins shows off new strategy
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 27 points lower on Tuesday, having closed up 1. 18% at 7,062. 41 on Monday.
US close: Markets rise amid Trump-Xi trade war ceasefire
Wall Street finished its first session of the months with strong gains, as investors welcomed a 90-day trade truce between the US and China.