Character Group FY profits seen higher despite LFL sales decline
(Sharecast News) - Toy company Character Group said on Friday that trading conditions across its markets remained difficult, with like‑for‑like sales in the four months to Christmas around 11% lower than the same period in 2024.
Read MoreLondon pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower after record highs
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday after the top-flight index hit a fresh record high in the previous session.
Read MoreNinety One AuM rises to £159.8bn
(Sharecast News) - Asset manager Ninety One said on Friday that assets under management stood at £159.8bn at 31 December, up from £152.1bn at the end of September and well ahead of the £130.2bn recorded a year earlier.
Read MoreUS close: Markets gain as financial earnings impress, chipmakers rise
(Sharecast News) - US stocks advanced on Thursday, as strong performances from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Morgan Stanley helped to repair sentiment in the banking sector after some underwhelming results earlier in the week.
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