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Taylor Wimpey Results will be in line with expectations

Taylor Wimpey (LON:TW) has today announced its trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2019. Taylor Wimpey is issuing the following update on trading ahead of its full year..

AstraZeneca to close Phase III STRENGTH trial for Epanova

Following the recommendation from an independent Data Monitoring Committee, AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) has decided to close the Phase III STRENGTH trial for Epanova (omega-3 carboxylic acids) due to its low likelihood..

Standard Chartered announce end of Independent Consultant term

Standard Chartered (LON:STAN) has today announced that, as of 31 December 2019, the term of the Independent Consultant, appointed by the New York State Department of Financial Services pursuant to..

AstraZeneca’s Lynparza granted FDA Priority Review for PAOLA-1

AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) and MSD Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., US (MSD: known as Merck & Co., Inc. inside the US and Canada) has today announced that a supplemental New Drug Application for..

Mondi CEO Peter Oswald to step down

Mondi (LON:MNDI) today announced that it has agreed with Peter Oswald, Group Chief Executive Officer, that he will step down as CEO and from the board of Mondi plc, and..

JD Sports Fashion Positive like for like trends

JD Sports Fashion (LON:JD) today announced an update on performance following the Christmas trading period. Against a backdrop of widely reported retail challenges in the Group’s core UK market, it..

Bunzl acquires a further business in the US

Bunzl (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, today announced that it has acquired a further business in the US. Joshen Paper & Packaging, which is based in Cleveland,..

Tesco deliver fifth consecutive Christmas of growth

Tesco (LON:TSCO) has today announced its 3Q and Christmas Trading Statement 19/20. Trading update (3Q: 13 weeks to 23 November 2019; Christmas Trading: 6 weeks to 4 January 2020) Whilst..

J Sainsbury Strong grocery performance and online growth

J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) has today announced its third quarter Trading Statement for the 15 weeks to 4 January 2020. ·     Grocery sales grew 0.4 per cent, with Groceries Online up 7.3..

Anglo American responds to statement from Sirius Minerals

Anglo American (LON:AAL) today noted the announcement released by Sirius regarding a possible offer for Sirius by Anglo American. Anglo American confirms that it is in advanced discussions with Sirius..

Morrisons Execution strong and profitability robust

WM Morrison Supermarkets (LON:MRW) has today announced its trading update for the 22 weeks to 5 January. For the first 22 weeks of H2 to 5 January, Group like-for-like* (LFL)..

AstraZeneca’s Lokelma approved in China

AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) has announced today that Lokelma has been approved in China for the treatment of adult patients with hyperkalaemia. The approval by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) was..

Prudential Vietnam establish exclusive bancassurance partnership with SeABank

Prudential Vietnam Assurance Private Limited, a subsidiary of Prudential (LON:PRU), and Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank have entered into an exclusive bancassurance partnership with a 20-year term. Prudential Vietnam..

Compass Group Paul Walsh to step down as Chairman and Director

Compass Group (LON:CPG) has announced that Paul Walsh, Chairman, has indicated his intention to step down as Chairman and Director of the Company to focus on his other business interests...

AstraZeneca’s Farxiga granted FDA Priority Review

AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) has today announced the US Food and Drug Administration has accepted a supplemental New Drug Application and granted Priority Review for Farxiga to reduce the risk of cardiovascular..

NMC Health announce Independent Review Oversight Committee

NMC Health (LON:NMC) has today confirmed that the Committee that will oversee the independent third-party Review announced by the Company on 23 December 2019, will be made up of the..

British American Tobacco PLC Provide Response to FDA Flavour Guidance

British American Tobacco PLC (LON: BATS) have provide a response to FDA flavour guidance: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO WELCOMES FDA GUIDANCE AS A FURTHER STEP TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR..

Next plc Announce Q4 Sales up 5.2%, ahead of forecast

Next plc (LON: NXT) have today provided a trading statement for its forth quarter. SUMMARY· Q4 full price sales1 to 28 December up +5.2%, which was +1.1% ahead of our..

AstraZeneca announce FDA approval of Enhertu in the US

AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) and Daiichi Sankyo Company, have today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Enhertu for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive..

BHP Group Andrew Mackenzie to retire 31 March 2020

BHP Group (LON:BHP) has today announced that Andrew Mackenzie’s retirement date will be 31 March 2020, three months earlier than previously announced on 14 November 2019. The Board, Mr Mackenzie..

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