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GSK reports positive headline data from mRNA vaccine phase II trial

GSK plc has announced positive headline results of a phase II trial (NCT06431607) for its mRNA seasonal influenza vaccine programme. The trial studied a range of mRNA formulations in older..

GSK HSV vaccine GSK3943104 did not meet primary efficacy objective

GSK plc has announced that it has completed the primary objective data analysis from the phase II part of the TH HSV REC-003 trial. This trial is a combined phase..

Rentokil Initial lowers profit and growth expectations

Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO) has provided the following update on current trading and the outlook for FY 24. ·    North America Organic Revenue growth now anticipated to be c.1% in H2..

Schroders Plc appoints Richard Oldfield as Group Chief Executive

Schroders plc (LON:SDR) has announced that Richard Oldfield has been appointed as Group Chief Executive, succeeding Peter Harrison, with effect from 8 November 2024, subject to regulatory approval. In his..

Barratt Developments creates MADE Partnership with Homes England and Lloyds Banking Group

Barratt Developments PLC (LON:BDEV) has announced that it has entered into a joint venture with Homes England and Lloyds Banking Group to create MADE Partnership. MADE Partnership will focus on..

Entain Plc momentum continues with Online NGR growthahead of expectations

Ahead of investor meetings scheduled for the week commencing 9 September 2024, Entain plc (LON:ENT), the global sports betting and gaming group, has provided an update on further strategic progress..

Rio Tinto plc 24.9% potential upside indicated by RBC Capital Markets

Rio Tinto plc with ticker (LON:RIO) now has a potential upside of 24.9% according to RBC Capital Markets.RIO.LRBC Capital Markets set a target price of 5,700 GBX for the company,..

Associated British Foods H2 trading shows good topline growth and excellent cash generation

Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has provided an update on trading during the second half of the financial year which will end 14 September 2024. References to sales growth in..

DS Smith Plc trading in line with management expectations

DS Smith Plc (LON:SMDS) has issued a trading update in respect of the period since 1 May 2024. Current trading The market and business trends described in the outlook statement..

Ashtead Group performing well with rental revenue up 7%, revenue up 2%

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31 July 2024. First quarter 2024 2023 Growth2 $m $m % Performance1  Revenue 2,754 2,696 2%..

Melrose Industries appoints Ian Barkshire as a Non-Executive Director

Melrose Industries Plc (LON:MRO) has announced the appointment of Ian Barkshire to its Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2024. Ian was the CEO of Oxford..

LondonMetric Property transacts on £120 million of acquisitions and disposals

LondonMetric Property Plc (LON:LMP) has announced that it has transacted on £70 million of warehouse acquisitions and £50 million of non core disposals. The £70 million of acquisitions consist of..

EMA approves expanded age indication for GSK’s RSV vaccine, Arexvy

GSK plc has announced that the European Commission has authorised Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, recombinant adjuvanted) for active immunisation for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused..

Frasers Group expands international footprint with investment in Accent Group

Frasers Group plc (LON:FRAS) has announced that it has purchased a 14.65% strategic investment in Accent Group Limited, the leading retail and distribution business in the performance and lifestyle market..

Prudential Plc declares first interim dividend of 6.84 US cents

Prudential plc (LON:PRU) has announced its 2024 first interim dividend of 6.84 US cents per ordinary share. Shareholders holding shares on the UK or Hong Kong share registers will receive..

GSK’s Nucala approved in Japan for treatment of CRSwNP

GSK plc has nnounced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved Nucala (mepolizumab), a monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-5 (IL-5), for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis..

JD Sports Fashion Plc double-digit organic sales growth in North America and Europe

JD Sports Fashion Plc reports robust Q2 performance with 2.4% LFL sales growth and 8.3% organic growth, driven by strong North American and European markets...

Barratt Developments and Redrow Plc all-share offer update

Barratt Developments plc to acquire Redrow plc in a recommended all-share offer, with CMA considering undertakings to address competition concerns...

LondonMetric Property interim dividend for FY 2024/25

LondonMetric Property Plc (LON:LMP) announces an 18.8% rise in its first quarterly interim dividend for FY 2024/25, now at 2.85 pence per share...

Antofagasta Plc reports resilience H1 performance, strong platform for future growth

Antofagasta PLC (LON:ANTO) reports resilient H1 2024 results with a 2% revenue increase, 5% EBITDA growth, and significant productivity improvements...
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JD Sports Fashion Plc double-digit organic sales growth in North America and Europe

JD Sports Fashion Plc reports robust Q2 performance with 2.4% LFL sales growth and 8.3% organic growth, driven by strong North American and European markets...

Barratt Developments and Redrow Plc all-share offer update

Barratt Developments plc to acquire Redrow plc in a recommended all-share offer, with CMA considering undertakings to address competition concerns...

LondonMetric Property interim dividend for FY 2024/25

LondonMetric Property Plc (LON:LMP) announces an 18.8% rise in its first quarterly interim dividend for FY 2024/25, now at 2.85 pence per share...

Antofagasta Plc reports resilience H1 performance, strong platform for future growth

Antofagasta PLC (LON:ANTO) reports resilient H1 2024 results with a 2% revenue increase, 5% EBITDA growth, and significant productivity improvements...
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