Croda moves ahead of last year
29th Oct 2009 08:03
Yorkshire-based speciality chemicals firm Croda Group enjoyed record sales and profits in the third quarter, on the back of a pick-up in performance by its Industrial Specialities division. Despite the effects the depression has had on industrial activity, pre-tax profit in the first nine months h
Read moreAquarius non-exec makes purchase
18th Aug 2009 16:21
David Dix, non-executive director of Aquarius Platinum, has acquired 100,000 shares in the miner. He acquired 89,943 shares at A$5.58 a share and subsequently purchased 10,057 shares at A$5.31 each. Dix, who was appointed to the board in 2004, now holds 100,000 shares in the group. Last week, the
Read moreWednesday tips round-up: Sage, Games Workshop, Arm
29th Jul 2009 06:43
Business software group Sage still looks solid enough, with good cash flows, and a cost-cutting drive to salvage margins. The group also pointed out that companies were not yet ditching contracts or trading down. The multiple of 11 times brokers' estimated earnings in 2009 looks about right, with a
Read moreLondon close: Footsie ends winning streak
28th Jul 2009 16:33
Footsie looked set to continue its 11-day winning streak but soon started a steady downward slide that saw it close sharply in the red. Software giant Sage led Footsie higher in early dealings, staging a relief rally on results that were in line with market expectations though it warned that market
Read moreLondon afternoon: Slide accelerates
28th Jul 2009 14:19
With wall Street expected to open lower, London moved further into the red over the lunchtime session, leaving the Footsie a sizeable deficit to make up if it is to set a new record for consecutive days of rises. Software giant Sage is doing its bit for Footsie, staging a relief rally on results th
Read moreLondon midday: Miners threaten Footsie streak
28th Jul 2009 12:14
If the Footsie is to rise for a record breaking 12th day in succession it looks like it is going to do so without the assistance of the mining stocks which are in retreat today. Software giant Sage is doing its bit for Footsie, staging a relief rally on results that were in line with market expect
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Stocks fall after results
28th Jul 2009 09:53
Most updates from the mid-cap index have been poorly received. Imperial Leather soap maker PZ Cussons slips back even though it notched up a better than expected 16% rise in annual pre-tax profit and looks ahead with cautious optimism. Chemical firm Croda spills into the red after it revealed a 14
Read moreLondon open: Footsie on course for record
28th Jul 2009 08:33
All eyes today will be on Footsie and whether it can set a new record of twelve consecutive daily gains. Currently, it is comfortably on course despite some mixed results on another big day for company announcements. Oil giant BP announced second quarter replacement cost profits towards the top e
Read moreCroda profit fades 14%, increases divi
28th Jul 2009 07:55
Chemical firm Croda revealed a 14% drop in interim profit after making a loss at its industrial specialties division but said it is confident of making overall good progress for the rest of the year. The group saw good growth in its core consumer care business. Commenting on the results chairman Ma
Read moreFriday tips round-up: AB Foods, Premier Oil, Croda
10th Jul 2009 06:42
John Bason, finance director at AB Foods, says that Primark has changed the face of retailing on the high street. And who can disagree, after Primark posted a 21% jump in sales in the quarter to 20 June, especially with many competitors slipping into administration. There was similarly good news i
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