Educational publisher Pearson reported a rise in revenues for the nine months to September 30 driven by growth in assessment and qualifications which offset a fall in US higher education enrolments due to Covid-19 infections.
Group underlying profit for the period rose 10%. Pearson said it was on track to meet full-year expectations and added that 2 million people had registered for its new US learning app as it looked to move into the direct-to-consumer market beyond schools and colleges.
Entain appoints Eminence Capital founder Ricky Sandler to board
(Sharecast News) - Ladbrokes owner Entain rallied on Wednesday as it announced the appointment of Eminence Capital founder Ricky Sandler as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Sandler is the founder, chief executive and chief investment officer of Eminence...
