The World Health Organisation (WHO) is about to declare a global pandemic for the first time since 2009. Global markets are finally reeling. Things will get much worse before they get better.
FTSE 100 housebuilder Persimmon reported a 2.4% drop in revenues for the year ended 31st December with 4% fewer new homes sold.
The price of shares in car dealer Inchcape dropped by 5.04% after profits before tax and exceptional items for 2019 fell by 6.9%.
AIM-listed media technology firm Amino Technologies saw its share price drop by 4.25% after revenues for the year ended 30th November fell by 13%.
The imminent full-year results will hopefully show this one to be a long-term winner, argues Mark Watson-Mitchell.
There is now evidence that the unpopular oil majors are oversold. That spells opportunity for canny investors, writes Victor Hill.
Shares in FTSE 100 drinks giant Diageo slipped 2.23% after it provided an update outlining the impact of coronavirus on trading.
The price of shares in hospitality business Restaurant Group fell by 7.91% as it booked a statutory pre-tax loss for the year ended 29th December.
AIM-listed engineers Avingtrans watched its shares plunge by 10.79% despite revenue for the half year ended 30th November rising by 15%.
Pope Benedict said that wine was a gift from God. Fine wine is also an appreciating asset, writes Victor Hill. But you will need to engage the services of a reputable vintner.
