Organic growth slows at Experian
20th May 2009 07:18
Credit checking firm Experian saw revenue and profit growth last year despite exceptionally difficult market conditions. Revenue rose to $3,873m in the year to 31 March 2009 from $3,789m a year earlier. Revenue from continuing activities was up 8% at constant exchange rates, while organic revenue g
Read moreWednesday preview: Mothercare, Experian, Britvic
19th May 2009 15:28
Back in the last century Mothercare was an ailing brand, lumbering along as part of Storehouse, the group which also included British Home Stores. Since returning to the stock market as an independent entity the babycare products retailer has transformed itself into a high flyer, with the shares tra
Read moreLondon close: Footsie ends on low note
15th May 2009 16:29
London closed lower after a lacklustre afternoon session with losses on properties and travel companies outweighing gains on miners. Shocking figures from property giant Land Securities on Wednesday still cast a shadow over the real estate investment trusts (REITs). LandSecs leads the sector lowe
Read moreLondon afternoon: Travel companies trip Footsie
15th May 2009 14:10
London continues its gentle downward drift, with losses on properties and travel companies outweighing gains on miners. The market seems unlikely to get any sort of lift from Wall Street which is expected to open moderately weaker. Shocking figures from property giant Land Securities on Wednesday
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Barclays lifted by iShares talk
15th May 2009 13:17
Barclays did well on hopes it may backtrack on a deal to sell its iShares unit to CVC, the private equity group, and instead offload its entire asset management division for £6.5bn. Barclays agreed last month to sell its iShares unit to CVC Capital Partners for $4.2bn, but is now reportedly consid
Read moreLondon midday: Rally stalls
15th May 2009 12:15
Weak properties and oils have pitched the Footsie into the red, despite the continued strength of banks and miners. Shocking figures from property giant Land Securities on Wednesday are still casting a shadow over the real estate investment trusts (REITs). LandSecs leads the sector lower but Hammer
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