Senior sees FY slightly ahead of expectations
17th Dec 2009 08:26
Engineering group Senior said it anticipates that full year adjusted pre-tax profit will be slightly ahead of company expectations. The group, which manufactures components and systems for aerospace, defence, land vehicle and energy markets, said a strong performance at its Flexonics unit and ongoi
Read moreLondon close: Oil fired Footsie
19th Oct 2009 17:10
Boosted by a bright start on Wall Street equities finished the day with a flourish in London with the FTSE 100 index close to racking up a triple digit gain. Energy stocks saw some late interest as the price of oil moved higher. At midday in New York the price of the most widely traded oil futures
Read moreLondon afternoon: Shares consolidate gains
19th Oct 2009 14:39
After racing off to a fast start leading equities have largely consolidated the gains made in the first hour of trading. Property stocks are among the best performers after a positive note on the sector from Evolution Securities, which has upped its ratings for British Land, Liberty International
Read moreSenior sees full-year at top end
19th Oct 2009 10:32
Shares in Senior rallied after the aerospace and auto parts supplier said a stronger than expected third quarter contribution from its Flexonics division means that results for the full year are now expected to be towards the top end of current market forecasts. Overall, trading during the third qu
Read moreTuesday tips round-up: Fidessa, 888, Senior
4th Aug 2009 06:44
Trading systems software specialist Fidessa posted impressive half year numbers yesterday, saying that revenues, profits and earnings per share were all up, and while the second half of the year will not be quite as impressive, the future is bright. With strong recurring revenues and a move toward
Read moreSmall cap round-up: YouGov, Lok'n'store, International Ferro...
3rd Aug 2009 11:26
Market researcher YouGov's trading has met expectations recently despite continuing difficult trading environment experienced by the entire marketing services sector. "The company has begun to see the benefits of the increased focus on its key growth areas of business as well as the cost reduction
Read moreSenior still upbeat on Dreamliner and JSF
29th Jun 2009 07:45
Aerospace and auto parts supplier Senior still expects significant growth from Boeing's new 787 "Dreamliner" aircraft despite the plane's recent problems. Senior, which cut a further 200 jobs in May and June to bring its total staff cuts since last September to 1,180, or 19% of the workforce, added
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