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Chemring secures first-half profits

Defense contractor Chemring swung back in to profit during the six months ended 30th April, despite revenues being 8% lower…

2 utility shares with income appeal despite nationalisation threat

Robert Stephens discusses the future income prospects for two major utility stocks, SSE and National Grid, in the face of…

Elektron turns negative despite positive outlook

Shares in AIM-listed technology outfit Elektron Technology had dropped by 1.90% to 38p at 1600 BST after it issued a…

Berkeley shares drop after it warns on future profits

Property developer The Berkeley Group earned pre-tax profits of £934.9 million during the year ended 30th April but the company…

Sports Direct makes US substitutions

Clothing retailer Sports Direct International has announced that it has bought an additional 8.6% stake in US outfit Iconix Brands.

Debenhams slashes profit forecasts

Department store chain Debenhams has warned that trading in May and early June has been below plan as the company…

Flybe struggles to profit, despite revenue growth

AIM-listed regional airline Flybe has reported losses before tax of £9.4 million for the year ended 31st March, including £11.1…

Ashtead sales surge after hurricanes

Industrial equipment rental outfit Ashtead Group saw revenues rise by 20% during the  year ended 30th April as the company's…

Building on the success of commercial property – MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE

Direct Property investment companies that provide a ready-made exposure to a diversified portfolio of commercially-let premises. Nick Sudbury takes a…

Is BT’s chunky dividend yield a good enough reason to buy?

If you wanted to invest in a safe and stable company with the aim of receiving a reliable dividend today,…