YouGov says current year to be second-half weighted
In the six months to January 31, 2021, the market research firm posted underlying revenue growth across all three divisions
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In the six months to January 31, 2021, the market research firm posted underlying revenue growth across all three divisions
The financial year just ended saw a performance that was in line with expectations and the story is much the same, so far, for the current financial year
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are still promoting working from home practices if possible
In a note to clients, the City broker’s analysts noted that the company confirmed that trading in its second-half has been in line with expectations
The firm expects a slowdown while a “small minority” of existing clients are requesting payment deferrals or cancellations
“The situation is highly unpredictable and no-one can be confident that markets will not be disrupted,” said chief executive Stephan Shakespeare
Chief executive Stephan Shakespeare said the data company exceeded its targets this year and “consistently delivered growth ahead of the market”
"In the final year of our current five-year growth plan we are continuing to deliver revenue and earnings growth ahead of the market,” said chief executive Stephan Shakespeare
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A bad day for sterling but a good day for blue-chip equities
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Aside from YouGov's results, the Day Ahead will also bring results from fellow small caps Next Fifteen Communications and Hostelworld, plus a key EGM for fashion firm Superdry
The broker also slapped a downgrade on Moneysupermarket, while YouGov and Huntsworth were given better treatment and upgraded to 'buy' ratings
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Were these results: (a) above expectations? (b) below expectations? (c) about what the market expected?
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With little else expected in the way of news, the FTSE 250 bakery group will likely command most of the market’s attention
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The week ahead sees updates from N Brown, WH Smith, Hays, PageGroup, Greggs, RPC Group and Marston's
Analyst Sean Thapar cites booming demand for YouGov’s data services and products, lots of upside in its custom research division and the potential of new products as reasons for his bullish stance
Sterling added 0.01% against the Euro to 1.1434, while against the US dollar, it added 0.60% to 1.4232.
YouGov said it remains confident of achieving its full year targets
Revenues jumped 21% to £107mln last year, while adjusted pre-tax profits came in 24% higher at £16.4mln
The FTSE 100 index closed 14.98 down at 7,507, above the day’s low of 7,496.14, and well below the opening high of 7,523.65