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Pearson expect revenue to stabilise this year

Pearson (LON:PSON), the world’s learning company, today provided an update on expectations for trading in the first nine months of 2019. We continue to expect revenue to stabilise this year..

Barclays appoint two Non-Executive Directors

Barclays (LON:BARC) has appointed Dawn Fitzpatrick and Mohamed A. El-Erian as non-executive Directors. Ms Fitzpatrick joined the Board effective 25 September 2019, and Dr. El-Erian will join the Board on..

CRH announces appointment of Chairman Designate & non-executive Director

CRH (LON:CRH) announced today that Mr. Richard Boucher was appointed as Chairman Designate on 25 September 2019. He will succeed the present Chairman, Mr. Nicky Hartery, on 1 January 2020...

Imperial Brands PLC Disappointing growth for the year

Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) today announced that, in light of a challenging NGP market in the USA and changes to our results expectations in the Africa, Asia and Australasia..

Halma deliver organic constant currency revenue growth in all sectors

Halma (LON:HLMA), the FTSE100 group of life-saving technology companies, today released its scheduled trading update, for the period from 1 April 2019 to date, and is also updating on recent..

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..

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