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Serco upgrades full-year guidance

Thu 26 May 2022 07:08

(Sharecast News) - Government contractor Serco said on Thursday that better than expected trading and a "positive outlook" had led it to increase full-year guidance for both revenue and underlying trading profits.

Auto Trader profits soar on increased demand

Thu 26 May 2022 07:02

(Sharecast News) - Digital car sales platform Auto Trader almost doubled annual profits as more customers spent online making purchases.

Volkswagen settles UK 'Diesel Gate' claims for 193m pounds - Sky

Wed 25 May 2022 16:08

(Sharecast News) - Volkswagen has reached a settlement with over 100,000 UK car owners affected by the sale of diesel cars that had been installed with illegal devices to defeat emissions testing.

Johnson Matthey invests €20m in Germany's Enapter

Wed 25 May 2022 13:50

(Sharecast News) - Johnson Matthey said on Wednesday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with German energy technology company Enapter as it looks to expand its presence in green hydrogen.

Accsys to raise EUR 20m ahead of 'pivotal year'

Wed 25 May 2022 12:21

(Sharecast News) - Chemistry and technology-focussed wood building products developer Accsys announced plans to raise gross proceeds of €20m (£17.07m), to strengthen its balance sheet, increase its headroom, and fund additional costs at Arnhem.

Revenues rebound at Severn Trent

Wed 25 May 2022 10:37

(Sharecast News) - Severn Trent reported a jump in annual revenues on Wednesday, as consumption returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Intertek makes 'good start' to the year, Q1 revenues grow YOY

Wed 25 May 2022 10:17

(Sharecast News) - Quality assurance provider Intertek said on Wednesday that it had made a "good start to the year", with both like-for-like and acquisition-aided revenue growth.

De La Rue warns of flat performance amid macro pressures

Wed 25 May 2022 10:07

(Sharecast News) - De La Rue shares were in the red on Wednesday morning, after it reported a fall in adjusted operating profit, and warned of flat operating profit in the year ahead.

Prudential appoints Anil Wadhwani as CEO

Wed 25 May 2022 10:01

(Sharecast News) - Prudential said on Wednesday that it has appointed Anil Wadhwani as group chief executive officer with effect from 25 February 2023.

Ocado cuts sales targets as cost of living crisis bites

Wed 25 May 2022 09:41

(Sharecast News) - Ocado Retail blamed the cost of living crisis on Wednesday as it cut annual sales targets, sending shares in the online retailer lower.