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Spirent Communications
LON:SPT
Spirent Communications Plc is a communications technology company focused on delivering systems and services to meet the needs of customers worldwide. The Company is a global provider of performance analysis and service assurance solutions that enable the development and deployment of next-generation networking technologies, such as broadband services, Internet telephony, wireless and Web applications, and security testing.
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FTSE 100 edges toward 8,000 led by JD Sports; Thames Water rescue axed
Blue chips climbed led by JD Sport and Flutter, while Thames Water made headlines as shareholders pulled emergency funding
Spirent shares drop 31% on profit warning
Some demand was hit hard by the Chinese government reducing its spending plans
Spirent tumbles 15% as it warns of clients delaying decisions
Spirent fell 14.6% after announcing it expected the first half of this year to be 'challenging'
Spirent pre-tax profit and revenue soars
Pre-tax profit was US$40.3mln, 16% higher than the first half of last year.
Spirent Communications buys wireless test solutions provider octoScope for US$73mln
Spirent said this acquisition is complementary and in line with its targeted investment plans announced in October
Spirent Communications expects 2021 to be second-half weighted due to COVID-19
The communications equipment firm delivered revenue and earnings growth in 2020
Spirent retains full year expectations, highlights strategic momentum in third quarter
The telecoms specialist said 5G-led demand for its assurance solutions was showing strong growth, offsetting “some market softness” in orders for its positioning products from US government contractors
Spirent delivers strong profit rise in first half
The telecoms group also said some softness in order intake during its second quarter had "rebounded" in June
Spirent Communications continues 5G development amid coronavirus pandemic
The telecommunications testing firm continues to operate and said it continued "to build momentum into the second quarter”
Spirent Communications in demand climb as 5G momentum picks up
Underlying profits rose 20% to US$93.9mln while the cash balance soared by 50% to US$183mln.
Spirent Communications increases profit guidance for 2019
"Our customers continue to invest in 5G related infrastructure and solutions, a trend we expect to continue."
Spirent Communications says strategy shift to land it with US$4mln bill next year
The FTSE 250-listed telecoms equipment company said that order intake and revenues grew in the third quarter as 5G gains momentum
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Last 'super Thursday' before Brexit as BoE, Shell and LSE updates eyed
On 1 August, other half-year updates include British American Tobacco, Barclays, Standard Chartered and Capita
Spirent Communications names another Eric as its chief executive officer
The FTSE 250-listed firm said Eric Upkye will join the company on 1 April 2019 as a director and CEO-designate and will take up the CEO position following the group’s AGM on 1 May 2019
Spirent looks to 5G to maintain momentum as profits jump by third
The roll-out of 5G will give demand a further boost in 2019
FTSE 100 closes lower after European Central Bank strikes downbeat note
"Brutal cuts from the ECB as GDP growth for 2019 is cut from 1.7% to 1.1%. With this in mind, it seems like any possible interest rate raises are all but completely ruled out until likely 2021," declared Jordan Hiscott, the chief trader at
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Insurers Aviva and Admiral in Thursday’s results spotlight
Results from Aviva, Admiral, Greggs and Premier Oil are all in the diary for Thursday.
Spirent Communications shares jump as it expects full year profit to beat market forecasts
Spirent Communications said full year revenue gained 6%, driven by growth in the networks and security division
Spirent chief executive to retire after 36 years at networking specialist
Hutchinson’s parting shot was an upbeat trading statement that orders are now translating into revenues
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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
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Keller Group reports solid growth in underlying first-half profits, but Numis trims its rating on valuation grounds
For the six months to June, the FTSE 250-listed firm saw its underlying pre-tax profit rise by 7% at reported rates and 18% at constant currency to £42.2mln, excluding exceptional items
Zanaga shares fall as it targets low cost operation with Glencore
A look at some of the biggest risers and fallers in London on Thursday
Investments and investor services
FTSE 100 closes higher as trade war fears ease
The premier UK blue-chip exchange added around 45 points at 7,203, while FTSE 250 also stormed higher, up 193 points at 19,968.
Premier Oil: Catcher and cash flow will be in spotlight
Premier Oil and G4S are among the highlights in the schedule for Thursday
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Proactive news snapshot: AFC Energy, Gfinity, APQ Global …
A glance at some of the day's highlights from the Proactive Investors newswire
Spirent Communications shares drop as core Ethernet testing business slows
“We are pleased with the progress in the first half, delivering improved earnings and operating margin on level revenue”
Shire in demand after second-quarter results amid neuroscience spin-off hopes
A look at some of the biggest risers and faller in London today ...
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
FTSE shares end flat, give back record peaks, except Vesuvius
FTSE 100 stocks ends flat on Thursday after falling back from a fresh record high as shares in outsourcing group Capita slumped 9%
Investments and investor services
Can Cobham avoid a sixth profit warning when it releases full year results?
Cobham, Sportech, Travis Perkins, Capita and GoCompare are among the names on Thursday's list.
Investments and investor services
Thursday's agenda: Super Thursday as BoE embraces change
The Bank of England has fallen into line with many other central banks by holding a press conference following the announcement of its interest rate decision.
Investments and investor services
Risers & Fallers: Tern, Wizz Air, Travis Perkins, Coal of Africa and more...
Tern said the value of its portfolio has risen more than four-fold over the past 12 months.