FTSE 100 movers: Miners slide as Astra gains on bid speculation
21st Aug 2014 18:01
Mining stocks led the downside after metals consumer China disappointed with its manufacturing data and metal prices fell. Fresnillo, Randgold Resources, Anglo American, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton all fell into the red. BHP was still under pressure in the aftermath of Tuesday's underwhelming plans
Read moreLondon close: Astrazeneca leads FTSE higher on bid speculation
21st Aug 2014 17:42
- Healthcare stocks lift FTSE - German PMI data drives sentiment - Investors look ahead to Draghi speech - UK retail sales disappoint techMARK 2,819.77 +0.82% FTSE 100 6,777.66 +0.33% FTSE 250 15,838.57 +0.57% London's blue chips ended Thursday's session on a positive note, led by Astrazeneca. Inc
Read moreOMG's security divison secures second contract with UK MOD
9th Jul 2014 11:12
Energy group OMG has strengthened its streaming data intelligence after signing a second contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The partnership is between OMG's defence and security division, 2d3 Sensing, and the MoD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Centre for Defence Enterpris
Read moreLosses widen at tech firm OMG
4th Jun 2014 07:57
- Half-year losses widen - Eyes more heavily weighted second-half - Confident of meeting full-year targets AIM-listed technology firm OMG said half-year losses widened but, as it enters its busier second half, it remains confident of meeting current expectations for the year. The motion capture sp
Read moreOMG lands contract win with Telford Council
30th Apr 2014 16:18
AIM-listed technology OMG has won a contract with Telford and Wrekin Council, which includes surveys, professional services and software. The deal will contribute approximately £0.2m to group revenue over the life of the contract, with the software and professional services contracts running over
Read moreFriday tips round-up: Ophir Energy, Insurance sector
21st Mar 2014 07:18
Ophir Energy's remaining 20 per cent Tanzania stake is being valued at half of what the other 20 per cent was hived off for towards the end of last year. In fact, it is owed and should soon receive 1.25bn dollars from Pavilion Energy for the stake which it acquired. That comes on top of another 667m
Read moreOMG in multiple project win with UK MOD
19th Mar 2014 09:38
Technology group OMG on Wednesday unveiled details of multiple projects it is carrying out for the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). The five projects, which have a total value of close to £0.35m, are being carried out by its defence and security busi
Read moreOMG confident after good start to new year
24th Feb 2014 16:30
Motion capture and computer vision expert OMG saw its shares rise after it assured it has made a good start to its new year and expects first half revenues to top last year´s, with adjusted profits remaining broadly pegged. At the company's AGM, Anthony Simonds-Gooding, Chairman of OMG, said that
Read moreOMG posts full-year loss
5th Dec 2013 08:48
- Books full-year loss - Cautiously optimistic as global economy improves - Increases dividend by 14 per cent Technology group OMG reported a pre-tax loss for the full-year compared to a profit the year earlier as it enters the year ahead with cautious optimism as the global economic outlook shows
Read moreBroker tips: BAE Systems, Old Mutual Group, Coca Cola HBC
8th Nov 2013 14:25
Investec downgraded its rating of BAE Systems from 'buy' to 'hold' amid concerns of the over a Saudi jet fighter deal. The broker said it worried negotiations over a Saudi order for 72 Typhoon jet fighters, known as the Salam deal, could fall through. "BAE remains relatively inexpensive, while con
Read moreBroker snap: Old Mutual retained at overweight by Barclays
8th Nov 2013 12:22
Old Mutual's Group Operating Officer, Paul Hanratty, revealed positive signs in South Africa whilst speaking at an event hosted by Barclays on Thursday evening. Shareholders can expect to begin to see value appear from its operations in the rest of Africa within the next five years, Hanratty said.
Read moreThursday tips round-up: Old Mutual, Persimmon
7th Nov 2013 08:00
Shares of Old Mutual have done poorly since The Times' Tempus column last took a look at it and management is frustrated, but progress has been made: so buy, says Tempus. The firm's performance is being weighed on by the recent sharp fall in the South African rand. About three quarters of Old Mutual
Read moreOMG warns on profits as government shutdown impinges
23rd Oct 2013 08:36
Computer image understanding group OMG has warned full year profits would be lower than previous expectations after its film and gaming division suffered challenging conditions. The AIM-listed company, which also serves the defence, life science and engineering industries, said underlying pre-tax
Read moreOMG logs half year loss
30th May 2013 07:45
Technology group OMG reported a half year loss compared to a profit a year earlier as US spending cuts delayed the timing and shape of several deals. The motion capture specialist for the entertainment, defence, life science and engineering industries, posted an adjusted loss before tax of £0.2m fo
Read moreOMG hikes divi after good year
6th Dec 2012 13:53
Motion capture specialist OMG hailed a 'straightforwardly good 12 months' as revenues and profits came in above market expectations. Group revenue was up by 11.9% to £29.5m, while adjusted profit before tax almost tripled to £3.0m. The company proposed increasing its dividend by 17% to 0.35p after
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