News And Announcements
RBS seeks permission for share buy-backs from government
RBS will ask shareholders for approval to deploy some of its excess capital for the repurchase of shares from the Treasury off-market.
Philly Fed index rises more than expected in January
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region improved much more than expected in January, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Cello Health sees strong like-for-like growth in 2018
Healthcare-led advisory group Cello Health updated the market for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, reporting that it traded “well” in 2018, with continued strong like-for-like growth from Cello Health somewhat offset by a slower outcome from Cello Signal.
Judges Scientific flags forecast-beating earnings at year-end
Scientific instrument specialist Judges Scientific updated the market on its trading performance for the financial year ended 31 December on Thursday, reporting a “favourable” climate throughout the year.
Origo shares rocket as it sells Niutech Energy stake
Origo Partners announced on Thursday it has sold its remaining Niutech Energy stake for $2. 1m.
Fox Marble begins commercial extraction of 'Alexandrian Blue' marble
Fox Marble announced the start of commercial extraction of Alexandrian Blue from its Prilep quarry in Northern Macedonia on Thursday.
Frontier Smart Technologies sees seriously improved second half
Digital radio and smart audio device company Frontier Smart Technologies updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, saying it expected to report a seriously improved second-half.
Portmeirion Group sees record sales in 2018
Homewares manufacturer and distributor Portmeirion Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, saying it expected to report record revenue for the year ended 31 December of at least £89. 2m.
Sage reiterates FY guidance as first quarter revenue up 76%
Technology group Sage reiterated full year guidance as it said first quarter organic revenue increased by 7. 6% to £465m.
Game Digital hails solid Christmas trading
Shares in Game Digital rallied on Thursday as it reported a solid performance over the Christmas period.
AB Foods maintains guidance as Xmas sales exceed forecasts
Primark owner Associated British Foods maintained full-year guidance, reporting revenue growth in the Christmas period in all of its businesses apart from sugar.
Everyman Media secures new loan facility, trading in line
Everyman Media said on Thursday that trading in 2018 continued to be in line with market expectations as it announced a new £30m loan facility.
Workspace reports 'good levels' of demand in Q3
Real estate investment trust Workspace Group on Thursday reported a “good level” of customer demand in the third quarter with enquiries averaging 907 per month, up from 858 last year.
Premier Foods maintains guidance as revenue slips
Mr Kipling and Bisto owner Premier Foods reported a drop in third-quarter revenue on Thursday amid logistics problems, but backed its expectations for the full year.
Funding Circle grows revenues 50% in first year
Funding Circle enjoyed a strong finish to 2018, with revenues topping guidance from the peer-to-peer business lender's initial public offer in October.
Whitbread begins £0.5bn share buyback as outlook clouds
Whitbread confirmed that profits are likely to remain flat for the next year but said it will begin buying back £500m worth of shares after completing the sale of Costa Coffee earlier than expected.
Serabi Gold ends year on high with record quarterly production
Brazil-focussed gold mining and development company Serabi Gold released the results and a review of its fourth quarter operational and exploration activities in the Tapajos region of Para State in northern Brazil on Thursday, reporting fourth quarter gold production of 10,256 ounces of gold.
Beazley appoints Sally Lake as new group finance director
Beazley has appointed Sally Lake as its new group finance director, replacing Martin Bride when he steps down in May.
Iofina sees record production numbers in 2018
Iodine and halogen-based specialty chemical producer Iofina updated the market on an “exceptional year” for the company on Thursday, in which it produced record volumes of crystalline iodine and executed on its commitment to growth and increased profitability.
AFC Energy shows off hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle charging tech
Alkaline fuel cell power company AFC Energy announced the successful demonstration of ‘CH2ARGE’ on Thursday, which it described as the “world's first” electric vehicle charger based on hydrogen fuel-cell technology.