FTSE 100 quarterly review: Weir Group could be making way for Berkeley Group to enter blue-chip index Housebuilder Berkeley Group could make a grand entrance to the FTSE 100 later this month, while engineering business Weir Group is set for a demotion into the FTSE 250 as part of the index's quarterly review. The move is based on the companies' position within their current respective indices. The FTSE EMEA Committee will [...]
Premier Farnell profit and revenue decline BRITISH electronics parts distributor Premier Farnell saw its profits and revenues fall in the first half of the year, but said it was upbeat about hitting full-year targets. Pre-tax profits at the FTSE 250-listed company fell to £36.4m in the six months to 3 August 2014, down 4.5 per cent on £38.1m last year. Revenues [...]