Thermal processing expert Bodycote has begun a £60m share buyback programme after reporting a strong growth in profit in its annual results. The firm’s stock price jumped five per cent …
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Demand for air quality systems helps Volution nudge up expectations for profit
Shares in air quality solutions supplier Volution jumped more than five per cent this morning after the group posted its half-year results, which came in ahead of expectations. Covering the …
Berkeley shrugs off housing market woes and remains on track for three-year growth plan
British property developer Berkeley Group is on track to deliver £1.5bn of pre-tax profits over the next three years, according to an update by the firm this morning. The business, …
Scottish Mortgage unveils £1bn share buyback programme after strong year
The £14.2bn Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has unveiled a £1bn share buyback programme after a rapid turnaround in the growth-focused trust’s fortunes over the last year. The trust, which is …
Vodafone offloads Italian arm and kicks off bumper buyback
Vodafone has struck a deal to offload its Italian arm for €8bn (£6.3bn) and announced plans for €4bn (£3.4bn) share buyback today in the “third and final step” of efforts …
WH Smith finance chief set to retire as senior figure at Burberry picked as replacement for role
WH Smith has announced that its chief financial officer, after more than two decades at the business, is set to leave the business, to be replaced by a senior member …
Air Astana profit falls after London listing despite record passenger numbers
Air Astana, the flag carrier responsible for the first major float in London this year, has reported a fall in annual profit as it flagged “industry-wide” cost headwinds such as …
Six Nations: Beating France would be bigger than Ireland win
England’s 23-22 win over Ireland last week was the best by the team since their 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. I have questioned head coach Steve Borthwick and …
For once, Humza Yousaf has set an example other politicians should follow
In overriding the advice of “experts” and channelling aid to Gaza, Yousaf did what politicians are elected to do, says Paul Ormerod Humza Yousaf, the First Minister of Scotland, does …
MicroStrategy raises another $500 million to enter “The 1% Club”
Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets. Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy …