FTSE 100 Market news covers the latest developments for the FTSE 100 Index, which tracks the 100 most highly capitalised blue‑chip companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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Associated British Foods Plc (LON:ABF), today announced annual results year ended 15 September 2018 Financial Headlines Actual Constant currency · Group revenue £15.6bn +1% +3% · Adjusted operating profit £1,404m..
AstraZeneca Plc (LONAZN) has entered into an agreement with Covis Pharma B.V. (Covis Pharma) to sell its rights to the medicines Alvesco (ciclesonide), used for the treatment of persistent asthma,..
The Board of Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO, NYSE: MFGP), the international software product group, today announced the appointment of Brian McArthur-Muscroft as Chief Financial Officer; issues a brief..
ITV plc (LON:ITV) today announced the appointment of Chris Kennedy, currently CFO of Microfocus International plc, as CFO. Chris is expected to join ITV on 1 February 2019. Sir Peter..
Barclays Plc (LON:BARC) today announced that John McFarlane will retire as Chairman of Barclays in May 2019, and that Nigel Higgins has been appointed to succeed him, subject to regulatory..
Paddy Power Betfair (LON:PPB) announced a trading update for the three months ended 30 September 2018. Unaudited £m Revenue Underlying EBITDA1 Q3 2018 Q3 2017 YoY % CC3 YoY %..
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT), today announced the unaudited Interim Financial Report for the six months to 30 September 2018 which was approved by the Board on 1 November 2018...
The Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) announced today that the Board has appointed Steve Hare to the role of Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Steve joined the Board on 3..
Shire plc (LON: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG), the leading global biotech company focused on rare diseases, today announced unaudited results for the three months ended September 30, 2018. Flemming Ornskov, M.D.,..
Admiral Group plc (LON:ADM) announced that it has entered into an agreement with former Admiral Group CEO Henry Engelhardt and his wife Diane Engelhardt whereby Diane will invest US$25 million..
Just Eat plc (LON: JE.), a leading global marketplace for online food delivery, today updated the market on its performance over the three and nine months to 30 September 2018...
Smith & Nephew plc (LON:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, announced its trading report for the third quarter ended 29 September 2018. Namal Nawana, Chief Executive Officer of Smith..
Croda International Plc (LON:CRDA), the speciality chemical company that creates high performance ingredients and technologies relied upon by industries and consumers globally, today updated on its trading during the third..
BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) announced today its results for the second quarter and half year to 30 September 2018. Key strategic developments: · Philip Jansen announced as new Chief Executive..
Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON:RDSA), today announced 3Q 2018 unaudited results. SUMMARY OF UNAUDITED RESULTS Quarters $ million Nine months Q3 2018 Q2 2018 Q3 2017 %1 Definition 2018 2017..
GlaxoSmithKline Plc (LON:GSK), today announced 3Q results 2018. Financial highlights ·Group sales £8.1 billion. Pharmaceuticals £4.2 billion, +1% AER, +3% CER; Vaccines £1.9 billion, +14% AER, +17% CER; Consumer Healthcare..
Centrica Plc (LON:CNA) today announced the appointment of Charles Berry as a Director and Chairman designate. Charles will join the Board of Centrica on the 31st October 2018 as a..
Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN) today released its Interim Management Statement for the period ended 30 September 2018. All figures are presented on an underlying basis and unless otherwise stated comparisons..
Smurfit Kappa Group plc (LON:SKG), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of paper-based packaging products, with operations in Europe and the Americas, today announced that it has agreed to acquire..
The Board of Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON:SLA) today announced that Sir Douglas Flint will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate of the Company on 1 November..
