Frasers Group lifts stake in Asos

(Sharecast News) - Close Brothers Group reported a decline in its full-year statutory operating profit before tax on Tuesday, to £112m from 2022's £232.8m. The FTSE 250 company said that figure included provisions of £114.6m related to Novitas, which it disclosed in...

(Sharecast News) - Card Factory shares slumped on Tuesday as the retailer posted a jump in half-year revenues and profits but warned of a "challenging" economic backdrop in the run-up to Christmas. In the six months to 31 July, group revenue rose 11.5% on the same...

(Sharecast News) - Software, security and cloud services specialist Bytes Technology Group described a solid first-half performance in a trading update on Tuesday, recording significant year-on-year growth in gross invoiced income. The FTSE 250 company said it had...

(Sharecast News) - Water and wastewater companies in England and Wales will be required to return £114m to their customers next year due to significant underperformance, it was announced on Tuesday. Water industry regulator Ofwat's decision resulted from companies'...

(Sharecast News) - Van rental firm Redde Northgate said demand continued to outstrip supply in the UK and Ireland as it made a strong start to the current fiscal year. In a brief trading statement ahead of its annual general meeting on Tuesday, Redde said while...

(Sharecast News) - Irn-Bru maker AG Barr said on Tuesday that it was confident of delivering full-year profit in line with recently-increased market expectations after a "strong" first-half performance. In the 26 weeks to 30 July, adjusted pre-tax profit rose 6.7% to...

(Sharecast News) - Real estate giant British Land said it has seen "continued momentum" in the second quarter, with leasing income growth continuing to outpace estimated rental value (ERV). British Land, whose flagship investments include Broadgate Circle in Central...