Beverages behemoth Diageo rallies on the absence of further bad news
In a thin trading update, alcoholic drinks behemoth Diageo (DGE) warned that the global backdrop for the industry 'remains challenging' with consumers continuing to exercise caution.
However, shares in the Johnnie Walker-to-Smirnoff vodka maker rallied 4% to £26 on relief that things aren't getting any worse and trading remains in line with expectations.
CEO Debra Crew also reassured investors...