Shares in Merlin slide on earnings downgrade

Nearly a fifth of Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments’ (MERL) value has been wiped off on limited revenue growth in the 40 weeks to 7 October and downgraded earnings expectations. Overall like-for-like growth was up just 0.3% as thrill ...

17 October 2017, 12:06

Virgin shines with third quarter update

One of our favourite banks Virgin Money (VM.) is pleasing the market again with a solid set of third quarter numbers. The shares are up 3.4% to 298.60p as it reveals ...
17 October 2017, 11:29
Why Pearson still has plenty to prove

Academic publishing firm Pearson (PSON) is at the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard after a modest improvement in its profit guidance. The shares are up 4.8% at ...
17 October 2017, 10:01
Market report: Merlin’s magic wears off as Pearson perks up

London’s FTSE 100 sheds 14 points to trade at 7,513 early on, ahead ...

Has ConvaTec already priced in profit warning?

Woundcare specialist ConvaTec (CTEC) has been ‘severely ...

Footasylum laces up for growth

Despite difficult retail conditions, branded footwear and clothing ...

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FTSE flat as UK inflation rises

The FTSE 100 struggled as UK inflation rose to 2.8% in September, up from 2.7% in August, driven by higher...

17 October 2017, 11:53

Bellway hikes divi as pre-tax profits rise

House-builder Bellway's pre-tax profits increased by 12.6% to £560.7m in the year to the end of July....

17 October 2017, 07:16

Record pre-tax profits at ASOS

Pre-tax profits at online fashion group ASOS rose by 145% to a record £80.0m in the year to the end of...

17 October 2017, 07:11

Rio Tinto cuts copper output guidance

Rio Tinto reported higher iron ore and coal production in the third quarter, though copper and aluminium...

17 October 2017, 07:10

BP Marsh after-tax profits jump

After-tax profits at B.P. Marsh & Partners, the niche venture capital provider to high growth...

17 October 2017, 07:05

Merlin revenue growth slows

Merlin Entertainments said like-for-like revenue growth slipped to 0.3% in the third quarter after terror...

17 October 2017, 07:17

Shares in Merlin slide on earnings downgrade

Virgin shines with third quarter update

Why Pearson still has plenty to prove

Market report: Merlin’s magic wears off as Pearson perks up

Has ConvaTec already priced in profit warning?

Footasylum laces up for growth

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