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Next raises profit forecasts for the fifth time

“A fifth profit forecast upgrade for fiscal 2024 and guidance for a further increase to another record level in 2025 explains why Next’s shares are...

Thu, 04/01/2024 - 15:55

Five key lessons to take from financial markets in 2023

“If 2021 was the year that inflation made an unwelcome reappearance and 2022 was when fears of recession stalked financial markets, then 2023 saw share...

Tue, 19/12/2023 - 14:34

European economic indicators: Monday 18 and Friday 22 December

“A year ago, economists were giving up on the EU’s economic outlook, thanks in part to the reliance of its economic powerhouse, Germany, on the...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 17:25

Gold back in the spotlight thanks to debt, dollars and interest rates

“It may surprise many investors to see gold surge as inflation apparently cools, but some believe the precious metal is getting a lift from the...

Thu, 07/12/2023 - 13:30

Ashtead first-half results: Tuesday 5 December

Ashtead’s November profit warning means the headlines for the first half and even guidance and forecasts for the full year to April are already...

Thu, 30/11/2023 - 16:59

Ashtead’s star status dented by Hollywood strikes

“It may seem unfair to drive a share price down by more than 10% when the profit forecast downgrade is only 2% to 3%, but...

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 09:20

Fuller’s shares fly after strong first-half results

“Pubs-to-hotels group Fuller Smith & Turner’s first-half results reveal double-digit percentage growth in revenues from food, drink and accommodation, as well as healthy Christmas...

Wed, 15/11/2023 - 13:17

Not just an interim results statement… but an M&S interim results statement

“Marks & Spencer’s first-half results are so good that management’s biggest challenge now may be to stop analysts getting over-excited and prevent them from...

Thu, 09/11/2023 - 17:04

Shell showers investors in more cash as profits keep gushing

“Shell’s third-quarter profit of $6.2 billion, on an underlying current cost of supplies (CCS) basis, meets consensus earnings forecasts almost to the dollar, although...

Fri, 03/11/2023 - 10:46

Why markets are watching the US ten-year Treasury yield more than anything else

“Even a war in the Middle East is not persuading investors to buy US Treasuries, or government bonds, an asset class that is usually seen...

Wed, 25/10/2023 - 11:36

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