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Currys PLC
LON:CURY
Currys PLC is the new name for Dixons Carphone plc. The group is one of Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services companies, employing over 40,000 people in 14 countries. It sells over £10bn worth of products and services every year, online and in its c.3,000 stores.
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FTSE 100 and US stocks cheer inflation figures on both sides of Atlantic
The FTSE 100 surged on Wednesday on the back of US and UK inflation figures for December
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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks finish higher as mid caps fly
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to leave interest rates unchanged but warned rates would need to stay high for an extended period
Can Currys lift itself out of the bargain basement
Few are expecting a cheery update next week given the economic backdrop
Amazon and Google smart speakers out of fashion, says Currys chief
‘People aren’t as interested in Amazon Alexa as they used to be.’
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FTSE 100 deep in the red at the close
The FTSE 100 had sunk like a stone at the end of Thursday trading, losing 161 points to finish at 7,281 for a 2.2% loss on the day
FTSE 100 closes well in the red on fears of 'troublesome' year ahead
The UK's main index finished well in the red at 7,426 points for a 0.9% loss on the day
Currys a buy as economic downturn to boost market share - broker
Currys should see its market share increase as competitors struggle during global economic turmoil
Currys posts 'strong' full-year performance but forecasts fall in profit this year
Currys said it will use the market weakness as an opportunity to increase market share
Currys names retail veteran Ian Dyson as new chairman
Dyson will initially join the board of the electrical retailer on September 1 as a non-executive director
Currys cuts FY profit guidance as UK tech market falls 10%
The retailer trimmed its forecast for adjusted pre-tax profits for the year to end-April to £155mln from £160mln
FTSE 100 ends lower as UK growth improves
London's blue chips slip as US stocks are mixed midday
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Currys expected to have gained market share from competitors over Christmas
The electrical goods and extended warranties seller is the latest retailer to report on Christmas trading
Currys shares are valuing its market-leading UK business at zero, says broker
"Currys has reached the magical moment when an online order is as profitable as an in-store purchase," analyst Adam Tomlinson said
Currys 'far too cheap' says analyst as Omicron concerns spark sell-off
"Its market-leading position and scale places it well to continue weathering industry-wide supply chain challenges"
Currys warns of Omicron headwind as sales soften
"Market demand has softened in the run-up to Christmas," Currys said in a statement