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Portmeirion
LON:PMP
Portmeirion markets and manufactures an extensive range of high quality tableware, cookware and giftware. Its product ranges include ceramics, glassware, textiles, placemats, trays and candles.
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Portmeirion expects return to profit in second half, dividends next year
The homewares producers is waiting to see how the key Christmas period will pan out
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Portmeirion plans fundraising to boost capacity for online sales and hand sanitiser
The pottery group aims to raise £10mln from a placing, £0.66mln from a subscription by management and another £2mln from an open offer
Portmeirion shares chipped as it warns pandemic trading impact will continue into second quarter
Despite the trading volatility, the pottery firm said it had seen a “significant uplift” in its online orders from the UK and US
Portmeirion's profits shattered on impact of weak Korean sales
The company first warned in May of slow export sales into South Korea, where it says the market has been flooded by other markets re-shipping its crockery ranges
Portmeirion shares crack as it warns overseas troubles will put a big dent in this year’s profits
While the UK and US are performing well, Portmeirion has seen a bigger-than-expected drop in sales in some of its overseas markets, particularly Korea
Portmeirion posts record annual revenue, double-digit profit growth, hikes full-year dividend
The AIM-listed ceramics manufacturer reported a 10% rise in pre-tax profit to £9.7mln for the year ended 31 December 2018, up from the £8.8mln recorded in the previous year
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FTSE 100 closes higher at traders focus on Federal Reserve's dovish tone
The FTSE 250 though, seen as a better indicator of the state of UK companies, closed down around 41 points at 19,347.
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Clothes retailers Next and Ted Baker in the spotlight on Thursday
Not much excitement is expected from the Bank of England, so investor attention will instead be on two of the UK’s troubled clothes retailers: Ted Baker and Next
Portmeirion expects to report record revenue for 2018, sees profits ahead of market forecasts
The AIM-listed company said it expects its revenue to grow by 5.2% to at least £89.2mln, driven by "strong" growth across its key markets including the UK, US and South Korea
Portmeirion shares gain as first-half profits jump by almost a third after strong trading performance
The AIM-listed manufacturer of high-quality homewares posted pre-tax profits of £2.1mln for the six months to 30 June 2018, up 29% on the £1.6mln reported a year earlier
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FTSE 100 joins European stocks to close lower as trade worries weigh
FTSE 100 lost almost 77 points to close the day at 7,575, while FTSE 250 was also down, off over 252 points at 20,548
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Bank of England widely expected to hike rates but will the decision be unanimous?
A month ago, a rate hike of a quarter of a point seemed nailed on. Most economists still think it is the most likely outcome but the decision may not be unanimous given some recent iffy economic data
Portmeirion Group weak as homewares firm’s update fails to excite though first-half sales rose
For the six months to the end of June, the manufacturer and worldwide distributor of high-quality homewares said its first-half sales increased by 11% compared to the same period a year earlier
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FTSE 100 closes higher as Dow Jones climbs after host of data
Britain's blue chip index closed up around seven points, or 0.10%, at 7,139..
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Cineworld and Savills financial results in the spotlight for Thursday
Investors will be looking to Cineworld for news of asset integration, whereas for Savills results the attention will be on its battle for market share.
FTSE 100 finishes 63 points up, boosted by weak pound
Around 3pm, the UK benchmark index was ahead almost 65 points at 7,476, just holding off the day’s peak of 7,484.53 hit after the Bank of England left UK rate unchanged
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Next to unveil improved second quarter with sales boosted by warm weather
Next is expected to shine in its second quarter trading update
Portmeirion Group reports drop in profits after challenging six months
In a trading statement last month the company warned there would be a “material” drop in profits after an unexpected decrease in demand from Asia.
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London stocks gain after buoyant UK data
London’s FTSE100 closed higher on Thursday after a session spent in positive territory from the very beginning, thanks to a clutch of measuredly positive UK data
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Upbeat economic news buoys FTSE 100 Index
Housebuilders drove the Footsie 73.14 points higher to 6536.73 as house prices surprised on the upside
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Housebuilders drive FTSE 100 Index higher
Housebuilders were in the money after Halifax reported higher property prices in June
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FTSE100 tipped to start higher as focus is on ECB meet
FTSE100 is tipped to go higher after global losses in markets yesterday on China growth fears.
Wednesday's agenda: StatPro Group PLC crunches the numbers
Shareholders will doubtless be interested in how StatPro's acquisitions are bedding down.
Week Ahead: Argos owner could bow out on a low
Other big names reporting this week include the Pru, G4S and Paddy Power Betfair. Among small caps, updates from Telit, Forbidden Technologies and StatPro catch they eye