Shares in insurer Beazley dented as pre-tax profit plummets

Shares in Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley (BEZ) have taken a big hit after the company said the impact of rising US interest rates on its bond portfolio had hurt its investment portfolio. It also suffered rising claim costs, together ...

20 July 2018, 10:57

Market report: Beazley bombs, PureTech’s in rude health

Following a patchy start to the week, the fabulous FTSE 100 has subsequently managed to keep its chin up and trades 19.3 points higher on Friday at 7,703.2 with a helping ...
20 July 2018, 09:11
Unilever delivers mixed bag of results amid sales miss and earnings beat

A sales miss at consumer goods colossus Unilever (ULVR) following a truckers’ strike in Brazil overshadows better-than-expected earnings as the shares are broadly ...
19 July 2018, 11:35
This price comparison leader's mortgage plan is exciting the market

Price comparison site Moneysupermarket (MONY) gains 7.4% to 332.3p on ...

Sports Direct slumps on Debenhams own goal

A recent rally at Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International (SPD) is ...

Market report: Debenhams stake drags on Sports Direct, more SSE customers flee

Pile ‘em high, sell ‘em cheap sports and leisure goods retailers ...

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Crunch time for Sirius Minerals as it tries to secure $3bn

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FTSE dips on potential trade war escalation

The FTSE 100 remained in the red after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on all...

20 July 2018, 16:55

Beazley premiums grow but profit more than halves; Finance Director to retire

Underwriter Beazley said Friday first-half gross premiums written increased 15% but profit before tax more...

20 July 2018, 07:35

Acacia Mining H1 revenue slumps but FY output expected at top end of range

Acacia Mining said Friday it expected full-year gold production at the top end of its guidance range but...

20 July 2018, 08:29

Unilever commences second half of €6bn share buyback

Consumer goods group Unilever said it had competed the first €3bn tranche of its proposed €6bn share...

20 July 2018, 07:05

Personal Group says all three business units trading better in first half

Employee services provider Personal Group trading in all three of its business segments was tracking ahead...

20 July 2018, 07:39

Homeserve says growth prospects 'good' for fiscal 2019

Home repairs business Homeserve said it had performed in line with expectations during its fiscal first...

20 July 2018, 07:12

Shares in insurer Beazley dented as pre-tax profit plummets

Market report: Beazley bombs, PureTech’s in rude health

Unilever delivers mixed bag of results amid sales miss and earnings beat

This price comparison leader's mortgage plan is exciting the market

Sports Direct slumps on Debenhams own goal

Market report: Debenhams stake drags on Sports Direct, more SSE customers flee

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FTSE dips on potential trade war escalation

Beazley premiums grow but profit more than halves; Finance Director to retire

Acacia Mining H1 revenue slumps but FY output expected at top end of range

Unilever commences second half of €6bn share buyback

Personal Group says all three business units trading better in first half

Homeserve says growth prospects 'good' for fiscal 2019

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