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Renewi on track to meet full-year expectations
Recycling specialist Renewi reiterated full-year guidance on Thursday, following "strong" performances in a number of divisions.
Moonpig tumbles after discounted share placing
Moonpig tumbled on Thursday after a number of shareholders placed around 25m shares in the company at 160p each, which is a discount of just under 10% to the closing price a day earlier.
Asia report: Markets finish mixed ahead of US GDP reading
Asia-Pacific markets closed with mixed results on Thursday following two consecutive days of gains, in line with movements on Wall Street.
Senior wins five-year contract with Spirit AeroSystems
Engineering and manufacturing business Senior has secured a contract extension with Spirit AeroSystems for the supply of large diameter precision formed and machined structural components for Boeing aircraft programmes.
Germany consumer sentiment picks up - GfK
German consumer sentiment has continued to strengthen, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday.
AstraZeneca blows past analysts' estimates for Q1
AstraZeneca posted better-than-expected revenues and profit for the first quarter of 2024 with both the company and analysts highlighting its drug pipeline.
Anglo American surges on £31bn takeover bid from BHP
Anglo American surged on Thursday after it received an unsolicited non-binding and highly conditional £31. 1bn all-share takeover proposal from Australia’s BHP Group - a deal that would create the world’s largest miner and copper producer.
London open: Mining M&A and earnings give UK markets a boost
UK stocks were back in uncharted territory on Thursday morning, on track for its third record closing high of the week after some profit taking the previous session.
Relx reaffirms outlook after solid start to year
Business information and analytics specialist Relx reaffirmed its full-year outlook in an update on Thursday, alongside a strong start to the year across all four business areas, driven by an ongoing shift towards higher-growth analytics and decision tools.
Drax describes strong first quarter performance
Drax Group reported strong system support and generation performance in a first-quarter update on Thursday, with its expectations for full-year adjusted EBITDA remaining in line with analysts' consensus estimates.
Eurowag trading as expected as net revenue jumps
Commercial road transportation payments and mobility technology company WAG Payment Solutions reported a robust performance in the March quarter on Thursday, with net revenue jumping 31% to €68. 4m, driven by sustained organic growth and contributions from the Inelo acquisition.
PPHE revenue rises as hotel markets normalise
PPHE Hotel Group reported first-quarter revenue of £77m in an update on Thursday, marking an impressive 11. 9% year-on-year increase.
Europe open: Shares down but BHP $38bn bid for Anglo dominates markets
European shares fell in early trade on Thursday amid a deluge of earnings, trading updates, disappointing results from US tech giant Meta and BHP's $38bn bid for rival mining giant Anglo-American.
Indivior reports first-quarter growth, confirms plans to shift main listing
Addiction treatment specialist Indivior reported double-digit net revenue growth for the first quarter on Thursday, with total net revenue rising 12% year-on-year to $284m, as it confirmed its intention to shift its primary listing to the United States.
LSE Group reports solid start to financial year
London Stock Exchange Group reported a a strong start to the year in a trading update on Thursday, with solid first-quarter performance across its business divisions.
Hikma delivers strong Q1, holds on to guidance
Pharmaceuticals group Hikma said it has made a "strong and encouraging start" to 2024, with all three business segments performing well, as it held on to guidance for the year.
Inchcape holds guidance as Q1 revenues rise 5%
Car dealer Inchcape on Thursday reiterated its annual outlook after a 5% rise in first-quarter revenues.
Barclays Q1 profits fall 12%
Barclays Bank reported a 12% fall in first-quarter profit on lower income as customers shopped around for better savings rates and mortgage deals.
Weir Group performs as expected in first quarter
Weir Group said in a trading update on Thursday that order progression in its first quarter matched expectations as it maintained its guidance for the year.
Schroders first-quarter AuM tick higher
Schroders reported an uptick in first-quarter assets under management on Thursday.