Sector movers: Pru profit rise lifts insurers
13th Aug 2009 14:15
Life insurance is one of the best performing sectors as investors flock to Prudential after it said its half-year results show continued "strong performance" in what are still challenging market conditions. Shares in the Pru are up nearly 40% over the last month but after the release of strong resu
Read moreSmall caps round-up: United Drug, Regenersis, Pantheon...
13th Aug 2009 09:56
Pharmaceutical firm United Drug has entered into a joint venture with Medco Health Solutions to provide home-based pharmacy care services in the UK for patients covered by the NHS. The joint venture, which will operate in the U.K. as Medco Health Solutions, plans to offer patients treated within th
Read moreSmall caps round-up: MediaZest, Reneuron, Atlantic Coal...
30th Jun 2009 09:00
Display advertising and screens provider Mediazest's pre-tax profits slide in the year as administrative expenses were too high, prompting the firm to undertake further cost cutting measures. The group also said first half of 2009 has seen a drop in activity as a consequence of the economic downt
Read moreOil explorers round-up: Island Oil, Pantheon Resoruces, Oilex
5th Jun 2009 16:51
Island Oil and Gas has entered into early stage discussions with financial and oil and gas institutions regarding a sale of a stake in its Old Head of Kinsale and Schull gas field developments. Oil and gas exploration company Pantheon Resources has run into 'blockages and delays' in the testing of
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