Defense contractor Chemring swung back in to profit during the six months ended 30th April, despite revenues being 8% lower than in the same period of the prior year.
Robert Stephens discusses the future income prospects for two major utility stocks, SSE and National Grid, in the face of nationalisation threats.
Shares in AIM-listed technology outfit Elektron Technology had dropped by 1.90% to 38p at 1600 BST after it issued a statement ahead of today’s AGM.
Property developer The Berkeley Group earned pre-tax profits of £934.9 million during the year ended 30th April but the company warned that it expected profits to drop by around 30% following 2018/2019.
Clothing retailer Sports Direct International has announced that it has bought an additional 8.6% stake in US outfit Iconix Brands.
Department store chain Debenhams has warned that trading in May and early June has been below plan as the company struggled in key markets and its rivals increased discounts.
AIM-listed regional airline Flybe has reported losses before tax of £9.4 million for the year ended 31st March, including £11.1 million in non-cash revaluation gain on aircraft loans.
Industrial equipment rental outfit Ashtead Group saw revenues rise by 20% during the year ended 30th April as the company’s US operations benefited from demand linked to major hurricane clean-up efforts.
Direct Property investment companies that provide a ready-made exposure to a diversified portfolio of commercially-let premises. Nick Sudbury takes a look at some of the best options.
If you wanted to invest in a safe and stable company with the aim of receiving a reliable dividend today, plus good prospects for dividend growth tomorrow, an obvious choice would be BT (LON:BT.A). From a dividend investor’s point of view, what’s not to like? The company has paid a dividend every year since 1985…
