Lower power prices hit investment trust Renewables Infrastructure Group August 9, 2024 Renewables Infrastructure Group’s net asset value (NAV) has declined four per cent since the start of the year as low power prices and weak energy generation have hit the investment trust. The £2.5bn trust was launched in 2013 to invest in renewable energy generation and supporting infrastructure. In its interim results today, it revealed that [...]
Will the Bank of England cut interest rates again? Experts are divided August 8, 2024 Following the decision, Governor Andrew Bailey stressed that the Bank must be careful "not to cut interest rates too quickly or by too much", but investors have drawn their own conclusions.
UK investors pour £1.2bn into fund market during June August 8, 2024 UK investors poured £1.2bn into funds during June, after a drought of investment from the retail space, data from the Investment Association has revealed. Despite pulling over £24bn from funds throughout 2023, the first half of 2024 was a rare gem of success, with £1.7bn being added to funds over the six months. So where [...]
TI Fluid’s shares spike as firm outperforms soft EV market August 8, 2024 Shares at automotive components manufacturer TI Fluid Systems spiked on Thursday despite a dip in revenue as it raised margin guidance and outperformed a weak market. Revenue at the FTSE-250 listed firm, which designs and manufactures thermal management and fluid handling systems, declined by 1.4 per cent at constant currency in the six months ended [...]
Natwest to ‘suffer significant shortfall’ with a 90 per cent loss after Island Poke collapse August 8, 2024 Natwest is on course to “suffer a significant shortfall” following the collapse of London-based Hawaiian food chain Island Poke, it has been revealed. The bank is one of the major creditors to the business which was sold in a pre-pack administration to a subsidiary of hospitality incubator White Rabbit Fund in July. The food business [...]
Slack continues to build in jobs market but employers look to ‘green shoots’ August 8, 2024 The survey pointed to a subdued demand for staff as a key reason for the decline in permanent placements, which extended the downturn to nearly two years.
Disney hikes prices of its streaming services as profit booms August 7, 2024 Disney beat expectations in its third quarter revenue and earnings, swinging back from heavy losses as it hiked its streaming services prices. Pre-tax profit soared to $3.1bn (£2.4bn) in the third quarter, up from losses of $134m (£105m) the previous year. The company’s streaming business turned profitable for the first time, buoyed by the success [...]
Volvo: Record-breaking year for car maker as UK sales near £2bn August 7, 2024 Volvo's UK sales jumped closer to the £2bn mark after another record-breaking year, it has been revealed in newly filed accounts.
Tritax Big Box: Profit up as market reaches ‘inflection point’ August 7, 2024 Tritax Big Box, a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported strong first-half trading results and expressed optimism about investment opportunities in the strengthening UK real estate market. Tritax Big Box specialises in managing and investing in logistics-oriented real estate – also known as “big box” properties – which have become especially popular REITs since the pandemic. [...]
Wealth manager Quilter posts record adjusted profit as investors’ nerves ease August 7, 2024 FTSE 250 wealth manager Quilter has reported a record adjusted profit amid a recovery in net inflows and improvements in global equity markets.