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United Utilities current trading in line with Group expectations

United Utilities Group (LON:UU) announced today the following trading update ahead of its interim results on 20 November 2019. A high performing company in AMP6 Our strategy of accelerating investment..

J Sainsbury on track to deliver FY19/20 underlying PBT in line with expectations

J Sainsbury (LON:SBRY) has today announced its Q2 Trading Statement for the 12 weeks to 21 September 2019 and its Capital Markets Day. Second Quarter Trading Statement ·     Stronger trading across..

TUI’s vertically integrated business model proves to be resilient

Prior to entering its close period ahead of reporting its full year results for the twelve months ending 30 September 2019 on 12 December 2019, TUI Group (LON:TUI) announced today..

British American Tobacco Announce Quarterly Dividends

On 28 February 2019, British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) announced that the Board had declared an interim dividend of 203.0p per ordinary share of 25p, payable in four equal quarterly..

AstraZeneca PLC Qtrilmet recommended for approval in EU by CHMP

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) has today announced that Qtrilmet (metformin hydrochloride, saxagliptin and dapagliflozin) modified-release tablets have been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union for the treatment of adults..

Marks & Spencer Group CFO Succession Planning

Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) today announced that Humphrey Singer, Group Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the business and a succession process is now underway. Humphrey..

Smiths Group “significant year in the evolution of the company”

Smiths Group plc (LON:SMIN) today announced its Annual Results for the year ended 31 July 2019. Continuing Operations – excluding Smiths Medical ·    Further good growth, in line with expectations o  Underlying..

National Grid to host investor teach-in on US regulated businesses

National Grid plc (LON:NG) will today host an Investor teach-in to provide a detailed understanding of its US regulated businesses. The teach-in will highlight National Grid’s continued strong growth prospects..

Rolls-Royce update on Trent 1000

On 6 August 2019, with Rolls-Royce Half Year Results, we cautioned that the rate of recovery in Trent 1000 Aircraft On Ground (AOG) this year was likely to be slower..

Royal Bank of Scotland appoints Alison Rose as CEO & Executive Director

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) today announced the appointment of Alison Rose as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Alison, currently Deputy CEO NatWest Holdings and CEO Commercial..

Johnson Matthey details today’s Capital Markets Day

Today, Johnson Matthey PLC (LON:JMAT) will hold a Capital Markets Day in which it will provide an update on its strategy for sustained growth and value creation, at a group..

Diageo issues trading commentary ahead of 2019 AGM

Ivan Menezes, Chief Executive, commented: “Fiscal 20 has started well as we continue to build on the momentum and consistent progress we are making in the execution of our strategy...

JD Sports Fashion Update on CMA review of Footasylum acquisition

JD Sports Fashion PLC (LON:JD), the leading retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, today provided an update following the Competition and Markets Authority’s announcement regarding the Group’s acquisition of..

Kingfisher plc Transformation activity continued in H1

Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF) has today announced its half year results for the 6 months ended 31 July 2019. H1 19/20 Group results: ·    Total sales down 0.9% in constant currency ·    LFL..

British Land Company Operational Update & Investor Day

Investor Day British Land Company PLC (LON:BLND) is today hosting an event for institutional investors and analysts at Storey Club, Paddington Central. The event will include presentations from senior management..

AstraZeneca new agreement gives them full responsibility for Linzess in China

AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) has amended its collaboration agreement with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Ironwood) in China mainland, China Hong Kong and China Macau for Linzess* (linaclotide), a first-in-class new treatment for..

BHP Group announce 2020 Interim Dividend dates

The proposed dates(1) for the 2020 Interim Dividend of BHP Group Limited and BHP Group PLC (LON:BHP) are set out below. BHP’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) will operate in respect..

Barratt Developments 2019 Annual Report & Accounts and Notice of AGM

Further to Barratt Developments PLC (LON:BDEV) announcement of its annual results on 4 September 2019, copies of the Company’s Annual Report and Accounts for the financial year ended 30 June..

Direct Line Group appoints new CFO Tim Harris

Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON: DLG) announced today that Tim Harris will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer and the Board as an Executive Director on 1st October..

SSE PLC Agreement to sell SSE Energy Services to OVO Energy

SSE PLC (LON:SSE) have today entered into an agreement to sell its SSE Energy Services business to OVO Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of OVO Group Limited, at an..

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