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GlaxoSmithKline’s BLENREP approved by FDA for multiple myeloma

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) has announced the US Food and Drug Administration has approved BLENREP as a monotherapy treatment for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received..

SEGRO in a strong position to make further progress in H2

SEGRO plc (LON:SGRO) has announced its results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. Commenting on the results, David Sleath, Chief Executive, said: “SEGRO’s strong and resilient business has..

Coca Cola HBC AG reports encouraging signs as markets reopen

Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH), a leading consumer products business and strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, has reported its financial results for the six months ended 26 June 2020...

British American Tobacco announces new President for US business, Reynolds American

British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has announced a new President for US business, Reynolds American and has announced the following changes: Ricardo Oberlander will step down as President of Reynolds..

Rightmove appoints Alison Dolan as Chief Financial Officer

Rightmove plc (LON:RMV), the UK’s largest property portal, has announced the appointment of Alison Dolan as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 7 September 2020. Alison was the Chief Strategy..

Diageo significantly impacted by Covid-19 in H2

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2020. • Reported net sales (£11.8 billion) were down 8.7% driven by organic declines. Reported operating..

BP sets out strategy to deliver net zero ambition

BP plc (LON:BP) has announced its strategy for a decade of delivery towards net zero ambition. New strategy sees bp: Pivoting to low carbon energy and customer focus —   10-fold increase..

Melrose Industries agree new amended arrangements with banks until 2022

Melrose Industries PLC (LON:MRO) has issued an update on financing. Following the trading updates on 30 March 2020 and 22 July 2020, Melrose has now agreed amended arrangements with its..

National Grid submit rate filing for upstate New York electric and gas businesses

National Grid plc (LON:NG) has filed a request with the New York Public Service Commission to update electric and gas distribution rates for Niagara Mohawk, its upstate New York distribution..

GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi to supply EU up to 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and Sanofi are in advanced discussions with the European Commission (EC) for the supply of up to 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine candidate..

HSBC to hold Q2 audio webcast and conference call today

HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) will be holding an audio webcast presentation and conference call today for investors and analysts. The speakers will be Noel Quinn, Group Chief Executive and Ewen..

BT delivered a strong operating performance in Q1

BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) has announced its trading update for the three months to 30 June 2020. Key strategic developments: •   BT delivered a strong operating performance and remains committed to..

International Consolidated Airlines Group appoints Javier Ferrán to succeed Antonio Vázquez as Chairman

International Consolidated Airlines Group plc (LON:IAG) has approved the succession plan for its Chairman, Antonio Vázquez. Having reached nine years in office last January (maximum recommended in the UK corporate..

Intertek enters strategic partnership with Bangladesh Export Import Company

Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK), a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has announced that it has entered into an exclusive services appointment and strategic partnership with Bangladesh Export..

3i Group robust results for Q1 2021

3i Group plc (LON:III) has announced its FY21 Q1 performance update. Strong start to FY2021 · Increase in NAV per share to 858 pence (31 March 2020: 804 pence) and..

Rentokil Initial a highly resilient performance in H1

Rentokil Initial PLC (LON:RTO) has announced its 2020 interim results. 2020 Interim Highlights (at CER unless otherwise stated) ● 1.0% increase in Ongoing Revenue (Q1 2020: +7.2%, Q2: -4.4%) despite..

Royal Dutch Shell announces Q2 interim dividend

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSA) has announced an interim dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2020 of US$ 0.16 per A ordinary share and B ordinary share. Details..

AVEVA Group strong growth in recurring revenue in Q1

AVEVA Group plc (LON:AVV), a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has announced the following trading update for the period from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020. AVEVA..

GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi agreement with UK government to supply up to 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and Sanofi have reached an agreement, subject to final contract, with the UK government for the supply of up to 60 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine...

Taylor Wimpey returns to a sustainable level of sales and build

Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) has announced its half year results for the period ended 28 June 2020. Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, commented: “I am pleased with Taylor Wimpey’s performance during..

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