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Diploma PLC
LON:DPLM
Diploma PLC is a United Kingdom-based company engaged in the supply of specialized technical products and services. The Company operates through three segments: Life Sciences, Seals and Controls. The Life Sciences sector businesses supply a range of consumables, instrumentation and related services to clinical, research and environmental applications. The Seals sector businesses supply a range of hydraulic seals, gaskets, cylinders and attachment kits used in heavy mobile and industrial machinery. The Controls sector businesses supply specialized wiring, connectors, fasteners and control devices used in a range of applications.
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FTSE 100 closes down, Boots buyer sought, GameStop to the moon
London's leading index begins week in tentative mood, despite some shares making decisive moves
Diploma PLC reaffirms guidance as profits grow; market remains uncertain
The specialised products and services group expects 10% revenue growth in fiscal 2022
Diploma says first-half performance ahead of its expectations
Our expectations for the full year remain positive and unchanged
Diploma raises dividend as momentum picks up
Diploma said cash flow had been exceptionally strong over the past twelve months
Diploma down to neutral as JP Morgan cites ‘surprisingly strong’ reaction to Windy City Wires acquisition
The bank’s analysts said while the £357mln acquisition was appealing, the share price was now 28% higher versus the EPS accretion of 13%
Diploma surges as it raises funds for proposed Windy City Wire acquisition
The deal offers “exciting organic growth potential” and strengthens an existing sector position, the group said
Diploma books 28% drop in April revenues as it continues to operate
Operating profits and cash flows remain "good", the technical products supplier said
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FTSE 100 closes strongly higher as traders eye huge US rescue package
Footsie finished up over 242 points, or 4.45% at 5,688.
Diploma says acquisitions to offset lower growth amid economic uncertainty
The FTSE 250 company, which supplies fluid seals and lab testing equipment, said revenues rose 12%, helped by "record" spending on four acquisitions last year
Diploma trades in line as it continues discussions for more acquisitions
Full-year revenues are expected to grow by 13%, with operating margins also predicted to be “modestly ahead”
Peel Hunt likes industrials but wary of some 'nosebleed' valuations for Diploma and Spirax-Sarco
The flight to safety in 2019 has pushed the share price premium for a handful of UK industrial stocks to "nose-bleed multiples" not seen since the financial crisis, the broker said
discoverIE has some of the “most attractive growth prospects” in UK industrials sector, says Berenberg
Analysts forecast that discoverIE would have around £30mln of acquisition firepower in the near term, which if deployed in similar terms to previous purchases could lift earnings by 10%
JPMorgan starts Diploma with ‘overweight’ rating, prefers to Electrocomponents started as ‘neutral’
The bank’s analysts said: “We view both Diploma and Electrocomponents as being high-quality operators compared to most other distributors”
Diploma dips on caution over industrial seals slowdown
New CEO Johnny Thomson said: “Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the group remains on track to deliver good growth in revenues with modest margin progression for the full year”
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FTSE 100 closes in red as US/China trade tensions ramp up a gear
The UK's blue-chip index finished the day around 39 points lower at 7,163
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Burberry, Kingfisher, Thomas Cook and Aston Martin in focus in week ahead
The week ahead's highlights include updates from Burberry, Land Securities, British Land, Premier Foods, Experian, Kingfisher, Aston Martin, Dignity, Centrica, Thomas Cook, On the Beach and Countryside Properties.
Diploma maintains full-year guidance after 'robust' first-half performance
Revenue growth was driven by a strong performance in the controls unit, which makes wiring, cables, connectors, fasteners and control devices
Halma, Diploma, and Vitec downgraded to ‘hold’ as Berenberg turns neutral on valuation grounds
The broker's analysts were mainly concerned that strong performances over the last year had left the three stocks trading at large premiums compared to their peers
Diploma poaches ex-Compass finance boss as new chief executive
Johnny Thomson joins a company in rude health, with Diploma reporting a 9% rise in first-quarter revenues
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FTSE 100 closes lower amid more political noise; Pearson biggest laggard
The UK's blue-chip index closed down around 32 points at 6,862 on the day
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UK data and Brexit in focus as markets poised to digest fallout of deal vote
The result of Parliament's vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal, which is predicted to be defeated, will be at the forefront of the market's mind come Wednesday morning
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Brexit, UK inflation the main focus but retail and housebuilder updates continue to flow
Aside from the Brexit merry-go-round, the Week Ahead will bring UK inflation and retail sales numbers, plus updates from the likes of AB Foods, Persimmon, Bovis Homes, and Whitbread
Diploma shares advance as annual profits rise in wake of CEO departure
Diploma's revenues were boosted by recently acquired FS Cables and Coast Fabrication
FTSE 100 closes lower as UK politics, Brexit remain the focus
The chief negotiator for the EU, Michel Barnier, has proposed extending the transition period for the UK to leave the bloc until as late as 2022. Theresa May said she was not keen on the idea
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UK investors will have plenty of updates to chew over in the coming week as turkeys are prepared for US Thanksgiving
Aside from the inevitable Brexit drama, the Week Ahead will be dominated by another batch of corporate updates from the likes of Kingfisher, Centrica, easyJet, and Compass Group
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Informa and UK GDP data to cap off busy week in London
A host of data releases should give a much clearer picture of where the UK economy stands with the country on the brink of hopefully inking a Brexit deal
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Trump mid-term test and US rate decision to give week ahead a Trans-Atlantic twist
Aside from the US elections and Fed policy meeting, updates from UK blue-chip retailers J Sainsbury, Wm Morrison Supermarkets and Marks & Spencer should draw the most attention in the coming week
Diploma CEO steps down in the 'best interests of the company and shareholders'
Diploma said it remains on track to meet full year expectations after a robust second half
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Week ahead: Restaurant Group, Hays, Petrofac, WH Smith, Hunting, Bunzl...
The week ahead will see interims from the Restaurant Group, Petrofac, Hunting and Bunzl along with full year results from Hays and a trading update from WH Smith
Diploma acquires specialist cable maker FS Cables for £18mln
The FTSE 250 technical products supplier said the acquisition would be “immediately earnings enhancing” and would be reported as part of its Controls Sector activities
Diploma reports rise in first-half profits despite currency headwinds
The FTSE 250 technical products and service group saw its pre-tax profits rise 8% to £35.4mln from £32.9mln in the same period last year
FTSE 100 closes in red as there is little around to spark investor interest
FTSE 250 fared better though closing ahead by around 15 points at 20,800.
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Wide variety of blue-chip updates due in coming week - from Centrica to AstraZeneca
Week ahead includes updates from drugs giant AstraZeneca, mobile phones operator Vodafone Group, British Gas-owner Centrica, and postal delivery firm Royal Mail Group
Diploma predicts strong revenue growth in upcoming half-year results
The FTSE 250-listed firm said it expects first-half group revenues to be 8% higher than the same period last year despite a 4% currency headwind from the strengthening pound
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Utilities dominate week ahead with updates from Pennon, United Utilities and SSE
The week ahead includes trading updates from Pennon, United Utilities and SSE, along with interims from DFS Furniture and full year results from Moss Bros and AG Barr
Diploma hires Richard Ingram as new CEO
"Richard is a proven, successful business leader and I'm delighted to welcome him to the board,” said John Nicholas, Diploma chairman
Proactive news snapshot: LoopUp Group, dotdigital Group, OptiBiotix Health …
A glance at some of the day's highlights from the Proactive Investors newswire
Deltex Medical slides after issuing shares at 1.25p a pop
A look at some of the day's big movers, such as Altyn, Thor Mining, N Brown, and Pets at Home
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FTSE 100 finishes higher but miners weigh
The pound is down 0.21% against the Euro and off 0.04% against the US dollar at the time of writing
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FTSE 100 closes lower for third day in a row
The fall-out from the Carillion collapse continued, the US market saw more volatility, meanwhile, Bitcoin continued to slump testing US$10,000.
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Burberry and Pearson both have lots to do to confound sceptics
Luxury trench coat maker Burberry has a new boss and investors will be looking for signs that his plans for a transformation are starting to bear fruit
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Coffee break eyed at Whitbread as retail trading updates continue to flow
Week ahead includes trading updates from Whitbread PLC, Associated British Foods PLC, Experian PLC, Royal Mail Group PLC, William Hill PLC, Burberry PLC, plus UK inflation and retail sales data
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Proactive news snapshot: Europa Oil & Gas Holdings, Ortac Resources, Savannah Resources …
A glance at some of the day's highlights from the Proactive Investors newswire
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Week ahead: UK Budget, EasyJet, Kingfisher, Mothercare, William Hill, United Utilities
The week ahead centres on the Autumn Budget but also sees updates from EasyJet, William Hill, Kingfisher, United Utilities, Mothercare and Fuller Smith & Turner
Empyrean Energy and Highlands Natural Resources among Wednesday’s top risers
HSS Hire and Dunelm were among the main market movers, meanwhile, Berkeley Energia and Empyrean Energy were among the small cap standouts.
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FTSE 100 closes higher as traders enjoy 'quiet in the storm'
London's FTSE 100 was trading steadily in Wednesday afternoon's exchanges.
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WH Smith update could make good reading as the count-down to the end of summer continues
The day ahead includes a trading update from books to stationary retailer WH Smith, and results from HSS Hire PLC and Petrofac Limited ...
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Final week of August lull to bring US jobs data, results from the likes of Bunzl and Hays
The week ahead includes results from Bunzl PLC, Hays, PLC, Ladbrokes Coral PLC, a trading update from WH Smith PLC, and the September US jobs report
FTSE 100 closes at record high; miners in support
The UK blue chip index closed at 7,454, below the new intra-day peak of 7,460.20, but above the previous high of 7,447 hit in March
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Pension scheme front and centre for Royal Mail Group PLC
Week ahead: Royal Mail, Burberry, SSE, Mitchells and Butlers, easyJet ...
European growth anticipated for Burberry Group
“We expect Burberry’s Q3 trading update (to be released tomorrow before the market) to show similar trends to Q2," Haitong said.
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Week Ahead: Christmas hangover lingers for retailers
Among the big retail names reporting are Burberry, Halfords and Pets at Home.
Chancellor's Autumn Statement is time for fiscal re-set
The new chancellor of the exchequer gets to set out his stall
London shares end lower as PMI data reveals business costs rising
London shares ended lower on Thursday as a robust manufacturing survey was interpreted as adding to production costs, rather than boosting exports in the wake of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union
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Investors waiting on Draghi
It was a day to take the bus with Proxama and get off the Tandem
Proxama provides cheer as small-cap stocks drift
The FTSE 100 Index put on 44 points to 6169 but the AIM 100 was just 1.5 points to the good at 3272
Look ahead: Analysts steel themselves for drop in BHP Billiton's iron output
The struggling mining giant is scheduled to release its numbers at 9.30pm on Tuesday.
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FTSE100 ends higher; Europe remains lower after Paris attacks
The FTSE100 ended the day 18 points higher to 6,136 but it was a different story in mainland Europe
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Risers & Fallers: Goals Soccer, Bezant Resources, Safeland, Strategic Minerals, Frontier and more...
Below are the main news-driven share price movements at 4pm
Week ahead: Poundland to update on Spain venture
Poundland and the Royal Mail grab the corporate headlines but the Fed will also dominate the news
Risers & Fallers: Motif Bio, Amur Minerals, Ashtead, Vela Technologies, Tullow Oil and more...
Below are the main news driven share price movements at 4pm.
Week Ahead: Airlines to report on August traffic statistics
There are precious few trading updates scheduled from FTSE 350 companies this week.