WH Smith said it is “well positioned” for the peak summer trading period as demand for travel held up revenue across the business. Total travel revenue rose eight per cent …
June 2024
Ninety One cuts dividend as assets fall and outflows continue
Asset manager Ninety One has lowered its dividend after it experienced a fall in assets under management (AUM) and continued outflows amid “challenging” market conditions. In its fiscal 2024 results, …
Pawnbroker Ramsdens boosts dividend as cash-strapped Brits fuel profit surge
Cash-strapped Brits flogging their valuables for a quick quid helped profit at pawnbroker Ramsdens grow by eight per cent this year. Over the six months to March, revenue at the …
Ryanair passenger numbers near 20m as Europe’s record summer kicks off
Ryanair passenger numbers neared 20m in May as what has been forecast to be one of the busiest summers on record kicks off. Some 18.9m passengers flew with the Irish …
Don’t panic, don’t panic: Coming out of the mental health closet
Andy Blackmore, Picture Editor at City A.M., candidly shares his experience with panic attacks and mental health issues, highlighting that you’re not alone in your struggles and that seeking help …
China’s Caixin PMI shows most rapid services sector growth in 10 months
China’s services sector experienced a notable surge in May, marking its most rapid growth in 10 months. This aligns with official data, reflecting strong business activity and increased market demand. …
Baillie Gifford is the latest target of the ‘omnicause’
Pressuring book festivals to divest from Baillie Gifford over its tenuous links to climate change and war in the Middle East is characteristic of the woolly thinking underpinning protest culture, …
FTSE 100 today: London markets primed to open higher as rate cut odds strengthen
Moving markets today: Asian markets surge on rate-cut hopes, Australia’s Q1 growth slows, China’s service sector expands; global PMIs, Computacenter take centre stage US stocks closed with modest gains on …
How poor regulation is holding back the UK economy
Regulation is not an issue that will feature prominently on the doorsteps in this election campaign. That’s hardly a surprise. Few voters, after all, will be swung around with a …
Social media giants in the spotlight as parties throw money at online ads
Social media companies’ political advertising policies are likely to come under increasing scrutiny as UK political parties throw more money at online ads in the run up to the election, …