Card Factory (CARD) shares slump more than 10% with a lower-than-expected earnings forecast
Extreme weather was blamed for a drop in profits at Savills (SVS). Chief executive Jeremy Helsby said it was also because of investments being made by the firm, but pointed to rising political and economic uncertainty as the UK continued fractious Brexit talks with EU negotiators.
Capita (CPI) fared better with a boost from analysts at Jefferies, who upgraded it from ‘hold’ to ‘buy’ on the back of its promising software division.
Majestic Wine (WINE) has announced a second interim dividend of 5.2p per share. It takes the total dividend paid by the London-listed company, which operates in the UK, USA and Australia, to 7.2p per share for 2018. It comes after the company swung back into the black in June, posting a £8.6million profit after a loss of £1.5million the previous year.
Spire Healthcare Group (SPI) fell 7.4%, or 12.7p, to 160p as concerns dragged on about its future prospects.
Summer holidays on the Mediterranean slump as Brits opt to enjoy the sunny weather at home – with TUI AG Reg Shs (DI) (TUI) suffering a 12.7% profit dip
BT Group (BT.A) creates more than 1,000 jobs to fulfil its promise to provide the ‘best and most personal support’
Extreme weather forced AA (AA.) to rely on mechanics from local rivals, driving down profits by £20m
Cash-strapped pensioners are offered a new kind of loan by Legal & General Group (LGEN) to refurbish dilapidated housing
Security firm G4S (GFS) battles against the decline of cash with protection officers becoming redundant
