FIVE AT FIVE: BT rescues TalkTalk, National Grid powers up and Ithaca heads for Canada

National Grid raises the voltage: The utility expects earnings growth to beat its 13% to 15% guidance, proving that even ...

Norman Broadbent posts record quarterly net fee income

Norman Broadbent, the executive search and interim management firm, has reported record quarterly net fee income (NFI) of £3.5 million for the three months to 30 September. NFI, the fees the group ...

THE BREAK-DOWN: Pennon shareholders pick up the bill for a £1bn reset

Pennon shareholders have been asked to put another £550 million into the water company and accept a 30% cut in their dividend ...

Avon Technologies shares jump 11% as defence equipment maker beats expectations and sets five-year targets

Avon Technologies, th maker of respiratory protection and helmet systems for military and law enforcement, has upgraded its ...

Kelso adds to Saga stake as turnaround gathers pace

Kelso Group Holdings, the main market listed investment vehicle, has bought a further 100,000 shares in Saga, the over-50s ...

National Grid expects earnings growth slightly above guidance after strong first half

National Grid, the FTSE 100 utility, expects underlying earnings per share (EPS) for the year to be weighted to the second ...