TP ICAP: Revenue jumps to record Investing Inter-dealer broker TP ICAP has reported a ten per cent bump in revenue for the three months ended 30 September 2024. Overall group revenue for the period was £557m. Rates, its largest and most profitable trading division, reported a 14 per cent jump in reported currency terms. Liquidnet, the firm’s institutional investment network, reported a [...]
Plus500: Expansion plans pay off as revenue jumps Fintech Fintech firm Plus500 said its expansion plans were paying off after reporting an increase in client numbers and higher revenue.
Barclays shares hit nine-year high as investment bank helps profit beat forecasts Banking Barclays' shares have hit their highest level in nine years after a rebound in investment banking helped its profit beat expectations for the third quarter.
Virgin Wines: Revenue flat as it looks to weather bottleneck in market October 22, 2024 Online wine seller Virgin Wines has reported flat year-on-year revenue as it searches for ways to acquire loyal customers and increase efficiency in a tough trading environment. Total revenue remained at £59m in the year ended 28 June, while profit before tax increased by £2.4m to £1.7m, from a loss of £0.7m in 2023. Adjusted [...]
CMC Markets: Lord Cruddas’ firm set for big jump in profit amid ‘sustained’ client activity October 9, 2024 Costs are expected to be around seven per cent lower than last year thanks to "disciplined cost management", which should help the firm return to profit.
Next upgrades guidance again as the company welcomes ‘new phase’ September 19, 2024 Retail industry bellweather Next has upgraded its guidance by £15m after sales and growth “exceed expectations”, while it vies for £1bn in profit. The retailer upgraded the profit guidance it issued on 1 August by £15m, to £995m, “as a result of the strength of our full price sales over the last six weeks”. This [...]
Essentra in ‘grave danger’ of losing FTSE 250 spot as shares crater on lowered expectations September 17, 2024 Essentra, lowered its 2024 full year operating forecast, as its shares cratered by almost 20 per cent this morning. The company lowered its expectations, from the previous range of £48.4m-£49.7m to an estimated operating profit of £40m – £42m. This was put down to the impact of adverse foreign exchange translation of around £2m. Following [...]
IG Group: August’s market meltdown boosts revenue September 12, 2024 IG Group has reported a jump in quarterly revenue after a worldwide meltdown in financial markets last month gave its clients more opportunities to trade.
Volatility and new markets help Plus500 to ‘excellent’ first half August 19, 2024 Plus500, the spread betting and CFD provider, has reported an “excellent” start to its financial year. For the year to 30th June, the company reported revenue of $398.2m (£307m) up eight per cent year on year. The company also reported earnings before interest, tax, deprecation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $183.9m (£142m) for the period, up [...]
Revolut and CMC Markets partnership up and running July 25, 2024 The partnership between CMC Markets and Revolut had already kicked off, with reports that some Revolut clients are already live and trading.