Tuesday preview: AG Barr and IG Group to figure prominently
21st Sep 2015 16:37
(ShareCast News) - A raft of companies are set to update investors on their latest financials on Tuesday, with the latest interim figures from the likes of AG Barr and AA due to be published. Finals from Close Brothers Group alongside trading updates from Dairy Crest and IG Group will also figure pr
Read moreLondon open: FTSE 100 resilient in face of weak China, Eurozone PMIs
24th Jul 2015 09:19
(ShareCast News) - Investors braved weaker than expected readings on Chinese and Eurozone manufacturing and lingering worries regarding Greece, allowing the top flight index to recover after dipping at the start of trading. As of 09:05 the Footsie was 7.34 points higher to end at 6,665.30. Stocks r
Read moreAG Barr shares fall on profit dip
24th Jul 2015 09:03
(ShareCast News) - Shares in drinks owner AG Barr fell after it said first-half profits would drop by about 5% compared with the year before. The stock fell by 2.05% to 620p at 0818 BST after the company said tough prior year comparatives, promotional phasing and poor weather contributed to the prof
Read moreFood retailers defend sugar record after SACN report slashes sugar guidance
17th Jul 2015 10:38
(ShareCast News) - A government-backed report on carbohydrates has called for the British recommended daily allowance of sugar to be cut in half, which has forced retailers to robustly defend their efforts to cut the sugar content and calorie counts of their products. As expected, the Scientific Adv
Read moreSugar consumption guide set to halve in government's SACN report
16th Jul 2015 15:21
(ShareCast News) - Sugar producers and sweet food manufacturers are soon to be hit by a halving of the government's recommended sugar intake levels, according to reports. A report on carbohydrate consumption by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), which advises Public Health Englan
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Synergy Health plunges on Steris takeover speculation, energy stocks lower
27th May 2015 12:34
UK stocks rebounded from the previous session's sell-off as gains made by tobacco, electronics and utilities outweighed weakness in mining and industrial metals. As of 14:00, the FTSE 250 was trading points 101.1 points higher at 18,200. Synergy Health topped the fallers, plummeting almost 17% on r
Read moreLondon midday: Imperial and CRH lead the rebound before Queen's Speech
27th May 2015 11:39
Investors managed to take advantage of a quiet morning to push UK stocks higher on Wednesday following a sell-off the previous day. The FTSE 100 was up 0.57% at 6,988.37 by midday, with blue chips Imperial Tobacco and CRH leading the rise, along with a host of other construction and building materia
Read moreLondon open: Stocks edge higher ahead of Queen's Speech, Imperial rises
27th May 2015 09:20
UK stocks rebounded slightly on Wednesday morning after a sharp sell-off the previous session, with investors awaiting the Queen's Speech on a quiet day in terms of economic and corporate news. The FTSE 100 was up 0.32% at 6,971.03 early on after dropping 1.18% on Tuesday to 6,948.99. Consumer conf
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to rebound slightly after sell-off
27th May 2015 07:50
UK stocks are expected to edge higher on Wednesday morning after a heavy sell-off the previous session, ahead of a quieter day in terms of economic data. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open around 12 points higher after falling 1.2% on Tuesday to 6,948.99. Consumer confidence surveys will b
Read moreAG Barr sales lose some fizz in first quarter
27th May 2015 07:11
Some of the fizz has gone out of Irn Bru maker AG Barr in the first quarter, with group sales down 1.1% compared to last year's strong start, which was boosted by the Commonwealth Games. Excluding a new contribution from the recently acquired Funkin cocktail mixers business, like-for-like sales were
Read moreWednesday preview: Queen's Speech in focus
26th May 2015 17:15
Wednesday will be a light day both in terms of economic data and company results, although the Queen's speech will be watched for any surprises - a not uncommon occurrence. In her role as Head of State, and marking the State Opening of Parliament, the Queen will put forward the government's agenda,
Read moreBroker tips: AG Barr, Centrica, ABF
24th Mar 2015 17:46
Analysts at Investec Securities upgraded their full year forecast for soft drink producer AG Barr, citing strong performances and acquisitions. On Tuesday, the FTSE 250 group said that its profit on ordinary activities, before tax and exceptional items, increased by 10% to £41.9m, as all the group's
Read moreInvestec upgrades AG Barr to 'add', raises target price and full-year expectations
24th Mar 2015 10:30
Analysts at Investec Securities upgraded their full year forecast for soft drink producer AG Barr, citing strong performances and acquisitions. On Tuesday, the FTSE 250 group said that its profit on ordinary activities, before tax and exceptional items, increased by 10% to £41.9m, as all the group's
Read moreAG Barr annual profit rises but warns about lack of fizz in the market
24th Mar 2015 08:18
A strong performance from its main brands drove annual profit higher at soft-drink producer AG Barr. The FTSE 250 group said that its profit on ordinary activities, before tax and exceptional items, increased by 10.0% to £41.9m, as all the group's core brands - IRN-BRU, Barr, Rubicon and Strathmore
Read moreAG Barr sales fizz higher in fourth quarter
28th Jan 2015 07:55
Stronger sales in the final few months of the year enabled Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr to just about hit full year targets after a slowdown in the previous quarter. The maker of Irn Bru, Tizer and Rubicon canned drinks said it was "cautiously optimistic" about achieving further growth in the
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