QinetiQ creeps back upwards on dividend and orders news
FTSE 250 defence manufacturer QinetiQ saw its share price climb by 3.57% after reporting a strong second quarter performance.
FTSE 250 defence manufacturer QinetiQ saw its share price climb by 3.57% after reporting a strong second quarter performance.
It has been a difficult period for investors in UK small cap stocks, but a strong uptick in the performance in August could be a sign that buyers are starting to return.
In this weekly summary, Mark Watson-Mitchell updates his readers on previous company profiles and other news of interest from the exciting world of small cap stocks…
The price of shares in plumbing and heating products distributor Ferguson PLC increased by 5.93% despite the firm reporting a 4.8% decline in pre-tax profits.
Greggs saw its share price sink 7.13% after reporting that sales during the four weeks to 26th September were 76.1% of their 2019 level.
The share price of Synectics has dropped 8.92% after the firm warned that a recovery in the digital gambling sector during the second half was now unlikely.
IPOs have been few and far between this year, but there are two new investment trusts that are about to take advantage of the attractive opportunities in the UK.
The price of shares in drinks manufacturer Diageo climbed by 7.61% to 2,713.50p after management providing a sales update ahead of its AGM.
EQTEC saw its share price drop by 5.26% after operating losses for the six months ended 30th June widened due to increased administrative costs.
The price of shares in Ceres Power Holdings fell 1.33% despite the firm reporting a 21% increase in revenues for the 12 months ended 30th June.