Company
GB Group PLC
LON:GBG
GB Group is an electronic identity management provider engaged in the development, sale and support of business application software; the provision of marketing database and antifraud services, and the licensing of technology. The Company's business areas include DataAuthentication, DataIntegrity and DataSolutions. DataAuthentication provides electronic identity verification services. GB Group is traded in the ISDX Exchange HERE
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Market movers: Marks and Spencer shares weak as JPMorgan Cazenove puts retailer on "negative catalyst watch"
A look at some risers and fallers in the market on Wednesday.
GB Group shares jump after US private equity firm GTCR confirms it is currently considering making a possible cash offer
In a statement responding to press speculation, the Chicago-based firm said late on Tuesday that there can be no certainty any firm offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any firm offer might be made
GB Group to beat market expectations despite 'macro uncertainties'
It suspended business with Russian customers, which accounted for less than 0.5% of revenue
GB Group declares interim dividend after posting strong profit growth
Growth was underpinned by a strong performance in the US from a specific one-off customer project, which is not expected to continue into the second half of the year
GB Group advances as it reports revenue growth
“One impact of COVID-19 has been the rapid digitalisation of businesses and this is likely to continue," said Chris Clark.
GB Group trades better than expected in first quarter
The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) changes by region and product, it noted, but overall the first quarter figures were still at pre-COVID-19 levels
GB Group wins new business but sales cycle still lengthy
There has been reduced underlying demand in some parts of the business, though customer churn and levels of insolvency are at normal levels
GB Group to pass final dividend to save cash amid the coronavirus crisis but expects strong full-year results
For the year to March 31, 2019, the firm said it expects to report revenue up 38% to £199mln and adjusted operating profit up 47% to £47mln
GB Group's shares surge as acquisitions turbo-charge growth
The board remains positive about the prospects for GB Group and is on course to hit full-year targets
Investments and investor services
FTSE 100 closes near flat as US ADP jobs report shakes confidence
The UK blue-chip share index finished up around four points at 7,218
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Mid-caps to dominate corporate news on Wednesday as FTSE reshuffle day arrives
Budget airline easyJet is expected to exit the FTSE 100 index after the latest quarterly review, while JD Sports is seen taking its place among the blue-chips
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US jobs data, ECB policy decision to make for up meagre flow of corporate news in coming week
Asides from the macro news, the Week Ahead also brings the latest quarterly FTSE indexes reshuffle, a strategy update from insurer Aviva, and results from Auto Trader
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Small Cap Movers: AIM IPOs all but dry up as Brexit cliff-edge nears
A look back at some of the more interesting stories from the junior market over the past week
Peel Hunt spotlights 29 stocks with potential to double on 2-3 year view including Base Resources, Eland O&G, Motif Bio, Circassia
The City broker’s analysts pointed out that December is often a time for winding down and celebrating but with the FTSE All Share looking set to record its worst annual performance since 2008 the festive spirit is a little short this year
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Troubled retail sector in focus as Quiz, Topps Tiles and Pets at Home report latest results
The day ahead includes full year results from Topps Tiles and Pets at Home along with interims from Quiz and Pennon
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Christmas lights starting to peek out from under spreadsheets as updates slow in last week of November
The Week Ahead will bring a hotch-potch of updates from the likes of blue-chip Intertek Group, and mid caps Thomas Cook, Pennon, Greene King, Go-Ahead Group, and Britvic
International expansion drives sales and profit growth at GB Group
GB Group’s international business now accounts for 34% of total group turnover
FTSE 100 closes in the red; Carnival cruises to the bottom of the pile
The UK's index of leading shares finished down around 54 points at 7,686 on Tuesday.
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Online retail march to the fore with results due from AO World and Quiz
The day-ahead includes full-year numbers from online electricals retailer AO World and omni-channel fast fashion womenswear brand Quiz PLC, as well as the latest UK services sector PMI
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It's the scrag-end of the corporate reporting season, but an update from WH Smith could excite
Aside from a trading update from WH Smith, the Week Ahead will also bring full-year results from the likes of AO World, CMC Markets, Auto Trader, and MITIE Group
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FTSE 100 makes strong gains with Royal Dutch Shell in support
London's FTSE 100 closed the day sharply higher, up over 1% to 7,460
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Stress tests for UK banks eyed, plus updates from retailers Topps Tiles and Pets at Home
Day ahead to include latest BoE stress test results from UK banks, and updates from specialty retailers Topps Tiles and Pets at Home
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Pubs in focus again with updates from Marston's and Greene King eyed
The Week Ahead includes updates from pubs operators Marston's and Greene King, plus results from Britivc, Daily Mail & General Topps Tiles, and Pennon
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British Airways owner IAG reports trading update with cost of IT meltdown in focus
IAG posts a trading update while the markets are expected to be volatile as the general election draws closer
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It's all (about) the election stupid
Election to dominate as polls suggest a turbulent week ahead while cancer forum will put spotlight on pharma
'Knowing me, knowing you' – the GBG story
The firm's activities break down into three areas: Personnel screening; Fraud, risk and compliance management; and Customer insight - who they are and how they'll behave
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Proactive news round-up: Abenza, Falcon Oil & Gas, Aviation ...
A glance at some of the stories on the Proactive newswire today
Cantor Fitzgerald highlights GBG's 'exciting' prospects as it starts coverage of five UK tech stocks
The broker has started GB Group, accesso Technology Group, Dotdigital Group, Blancco Technology Group, and Gresham Technologies all with ‘buy’ ratings.
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What will Merlin Entertainments pull out the hat on Tuesday?
Merlin Entertainments is due to release fourth quarter trading update on Tuesday.
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Week Ahead: Are overseas buyers returning to Berkeley's London homes?
Big names reporting this week: Aberdeen Asset, Merlin Entertainments, Daily Mail, Sage Group and Berkeley Group
Risers and fallers: Weatherly, Hayward Tyler, Lombard Risk...
The renaissance of compliance and collateral management software provider Lombard Risk under new management is underway, judging by its half-year results
Investors hope for a bit of cheer from Trinity Mirror
City keen to know if Trinity Mirror's prediction of a volatile second half has materialised
GB Group reveals revenue jump and better than expected profit
"GB Group has had another strong year achieving record revenues and delivering profitability ahead of market expectations," said chief executive Richard Law.
Tuesday's agenda: Alton Towers accident still to weigh on Merlin
The announcement, as with its September nine month update, is likely to see its June Alton Towers accident
Week ahead: OPEC unlikely to offer much relief
Next week, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will meet.
MicroFocus and Sophos among Peel Hunt's cybersecurity winners
The brokers sees budgets increasing; a move towards detection and response.
‘One tenth-baggers’ sour AIM’s record suggests Peel Hunt
Since the financial crisis in March 2009, Aim’s All Share Index had risen by a decent looking 105%.
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Week ahead: Dixons Carphone tipped to maintain positive LFL sales growth
We're a bit light on scheduled reports from multi-national leviathans this week, but some well-known national names - such as Dixons, Halfords and Bellway - are expected to report.