Fitness challenge: the results after 10 weeks June 16, 2014 Everything I thought I knew about getting fit was wrong. Go running, avoid fat. Wrong, wrong, according to my trainer. And after my 10 week programme (eleven and a half factoring in holidays), I’m not inclined to argue. The results of my “total body transformation” were more impressive than I’d thought possible three months ago. [...]
How to get fit quick: Results after ten weeks doing a total body transformation with Harry Thomas| City A.M. June 16, 2014 Everything I thought I knew about getting fit was wrong. Go running, avoid fat. Wrong, wrong, according to my trainer. And after my 10 week programme (eleven and a half factoring in holidays), I’m not inclined to argue. The results of my “total body transformation” were more impressive than I’d thought possible three months ago. [...]
Why Merkel’s EU reform shopping list isn’t enough February 26, 2014 GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives in London today on an official visit that many are heralding as the start of David Cameron’s pitch to renegotiate Britain’s relationship with the EU. Unlike Francois Hollande’s trip to an Oxfordshire pub last month, when the French President said he wouldn’t support treaty change, initial reports suggest Merkel is [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 25 February 2014 February 24, 2014 FINANCIAL TIMES Markit and Virtu race for IPOs Two unique financial technology companies are preparing multibillion dollar initial public offerings, with both Markit and Virtu Financial seeking New York listings in the coming months. Markit, the UK-based data provider, is aiming to raise at least $500m and seek a valuation of more than $5bn as [...]
Sunny weather lifts Marston’s performance October 9, 2013 PUB CHAIN Marston’s full year results to 5 October yesterday showed encouraging performance on the back of good weather driving sales in the second half of the year. Its Destination and Premium pub’s annual sales grew 2.2 per cent driven by food sales up 3.7 per cent. Marston’s said profits from its Tavern pubs fell [...]
Best of the Brokers for 05 November 2013 November 4, 2013 SPIRIT PUB COMPANY Numis reports that Spirit Pub Company has achieved its goals from refinancing; consequently, 70 per cent of A1 and 50 per cent of A3 bond notes will be converted into A6 and A7 bond notes. The broker has maintained its buy rating for the stock with the target price of 100p. DE [...]
Punch Taverns sets the date for its third restructuring proposal November 4, 2013 PUNCH Taverns said yesterday that it will announce a fresh plan next month to restructure its £2.4bn debt pile after lenders rejected two earlier proposals put forward by the pub group’s board. Punch, which has over 4,000 pubs in the UK, has already warned that it could be unable to continue trading unless a deal [...]
Best of the Brokers for 16 October 2013 October 15, 2013 To appear in Best of the Brokers, email your research to notes@cityam.com CSR UBS has upgraded the software group from “sell” to “neutral” with a price target of 530p following a recent dip in the share price. The broker thinks the current value reflects seven per cent annual growth, and expects to see third-quarter results [...]
NewRiver Retail to raise £75m for shopping spree in regions January 21, 2014 SHOPPING centre owner NewRiver Retail announced its second share placing in less than six months yesterday as it looks to continue its buying spree for more retail assets in the regions. The property company, which owns shopping centres including Regent Court in Leamington Spa and Newlands Shopping Centre in Essex, said it planned to raise [...]
Against the Grain: Myths and reality of Valentine’s Day: It’s more than just a marketing ploy February 4, 2014 VALENTINE’S Day is almost upon us. Many readers may recall a time when its main purpose was for love-struck teenagers to communicate, anonymously or otherwise, with the objects of their desire. Now it is big business. It is hardly possible to enter a pub or restaurant without being exhorted to publicly display fidelity and love [...]