Mounting costs hits Antofagasta’s earnings as trade war tensions create uncertainty

Shares in miner Antofagasta (ANTO) have slid 5.5% to 900.6p after its earnings and dividend payout in the first half of 2018 missed expectations amid trade war tensions. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation fell 16.2% to ...

14 August 2018, 10:57

Polypipe beats the cold to post solid first half numbers

First half results from piping systems specialist Polypipe (PLP) were never likely to be stellar but the market is rewarding a resilient performance despite the impact of ...
14 August 2018, 09:47
Market report: Esure sold for £1.2bn, Royal Mail facing hefty fine and copper output squeezed

UK insurer Esure (ESUR), the firm behind the Sheila’s Wheels brand, has agreed to be bought out by Bain Capital Private Equity in a £1.21bn deal. This is confirmation ...
14 August 2018, 08:52
Why shares in Clarkson are up 12% despite falling profits

Shares in integrated shipping services provider Clarkson (CKN) jumped ...

NAV boost for early tech investor Allied Minds as Hawkeye 360 secures fresh funding

Start-up technology investor Allied Minds (ALM) is expected to see its ...

Market report: Turkey fears dog FTSE, Chemring profit warning after incident

Fears of contagion from the growing crisis in Turkey hit UK stocks ...

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FTSE falls on weak Chinese data and Antofagasta's earnings miss

The FTSE 100 slipped into the red as weaker than expected economic data from China and underwhelming...

14 August 2018, 16:47

Antofagasta maintains outlook despite slashing first half dividend as profits slump

Antofagasta slashed its dividend by more than a third Tuesday after reporting a fall in first-half profit...

14 August 2018, 07:20

Esure accepts £1.21bn takeover bid from Bain Capital; cold snap hurts H1 profits

Motor and home insurer group Esure confirmed Tuesday it had accepted a £1.21bn takeover bid from Bain...

14 August 2018, 07:38

Royal Mail to appeal £50m fine imposed by UK regulator Ofcom

Royal Mail said it would appeal a decision made by UK regulators that fined the company £50m, due to a...

14 August 2018, 07:28

Polypipe profit falls slightly after harsh winter weather bites

Polypipe Group, a manufacturer of plastic piping and ventilation systems, posted a small fall in first-half...

14 August 2018, 07:15

Mears profit edges up 1% as margin improvements offset revenue fall

Housing support services and aged care provider Mears Group posted a small increase in first-half profit,...

14 August 2018, 07:07

Mounting costs hits Antofagasta’s earnings as trade war tensions create uncertainty

Polypipe beats the cold to post solid first half numbers

Market report: Esure sold for £1.2bn, Royal Mail facing hefty fine and copper output squeezed

Why shares in Clarkson are up 12% despite falling profits

NAV boost for early tech investor Allied Minds as Hawkeye 360 secures fresh funding

Market report: Turkey fears dog FTSE, Chemring profit warning after incident

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FTSE falls on weak Chinese data and Antofagasta's earnings miss

Antofagasta maintains outlook despite slashing first half dividend as profits slump

Esure accepts £1.21bn takeover bid from Bain Capital; cold snap hurts H1 profits

Royal Mail to appeal £50m fine imposed by UK regulator Ofcom

Polypipe profit falls slightly after harsh winter weather bites

Mears profit edges up 1% as margin improvements offset revenue fall

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