Johnson Matthey down as first half disappoints
The share price of Johnson Matthey has dropped by 6.31% after it reported an 8% drop in profits before tax for the six months to 30th September.
The share price of Johnson Matthey has dropped by 6.31% after it reported an 8% drop in profits before tax for the six months to 30th September.
With the return of its founder as CEO, there could be a recovery on the cards at fashion label Superdry, argues Mark Watson-Mitchell.
The share price of FTSE 100 retail outfit Kingfisher has dropped by 6.54% after revenues fell by 3.1% for the quarter ended by 31st October.
The price of shares in FTSE 250 pub landlord Mitchells & Butlers has risen by 4.48% as profits before tax for the year ended 28th September climbed by 36%.
AIM-listed beverages firm Fevertree Drinks has seen its share price rise by 7.61% after it said trading had improved during the 2nd half of the year.
The risks are high and the rewards are slow to materialise, but the rewards are sometimes large. It’s only partly a matter of timing when it comes to coal-to-power, writes John Cornford.
Robert Stephens, CFA, discusses why these three FTSE 100 shares could experience improving operating conditions.
The share price of safety equipment firm Halma has risen by 12.04% after it posted a 12% improvement in H1 statutory profits before taxation.
The price of shares in FTSE 250 domestic repairs firm Homeserve has increased by 8.18% after it published half-year results and announced a new acquisition.
AIM-listed audio equipment manufacturer Focusrite has dropped by 10.43% as it warned of slower trading heading in to the first quarter of the new year.