All Finance articles – Page 131
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NewsHow the stock market has reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Global stock markets crashed on the news of Russia’s invasion, but focus has begun to centre on those companies most exposed to upheaval in the region
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NewsMcColl’s shares crash as c-store chain admits fight for survival
Shares in McColl’s have lost more than half their value today after the c-store group confirmed it is in talks with lenders to prevent a collapse into administration.
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NewsMedia Bites 28 Feb: McColl’s, Unilever, Burger King, Boots
Convenience store chain McColl’s is racing to secure new funding to stave off a collapse
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NewsCity Snapshot: McColl’s confirms talks with banks to save it from collapse
McColl’s has confirmed it is talks with lenders as the c-store chain seeks to raise fresh capital to prevent it falling into administration. Plus, full-year results from Kitwave Group and a half-year trading update from Associated British Foods.
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NewsCity News: Danone posts strong growth but inflation dampens excitement
Danone posted its strongest quarter growth for seven years on resurgent bottled water sales and rising prices, but inflation and the prospect of tightening margins kept a lid on City excitement
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NewsCovid dampens sales growth at Halewood Artisanal Spirits
Premium booze player Halewood Artisanal Spirits has seen a sharp reversal of its previously strong growth
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NewsQuantock Brewery rescued from administration
Somerset Ales, a microbrewery trading under the Quantock Brewery brand, has been saved from administration
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NewsCity Snapshot: Nomad posts annual growth despite organic sales decline
Frozen specialist Nomad Foods posted a fifth successive year of headline and profit growth, despite an organic sales decline amid a “difficult operating environment”
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NewsMedia Bites 25 February: Ukraine, inflation, Yo!, AB InBev
Coverage in the papers this morning is dominated by Russia’s attack on Ukraine and what it means for global food prices.
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NewsHilton Foods claims stake in Dragons’ Den-backed sausage company
Hilton Foods Solutions has purchased a 25% shareholding of Alf Turner Sausage Company for better access to the DTC channel
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NewsGousto secures further $230m to advance sustainable ambitions
It follows a $150m round a little over a month ago, which valued the business at $1.7bn.
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NewsCity snapshot: AB InBev sales rebound by more than 15% though mounting costs hit margins
The world’s largest brewer AB InBev grew revenues by more than 15% last year with volume growth, pricing and premiumisation driving growth, though mounting costs constrained profit growth. Plus, market reacts to Russia/Ukraine escalation.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 February: Boots, oil prices, inflation, Covid tests
Boots has given suitors until the end of today to table offers for the high street chemist. Plus, oil prices spike as Russia invades Ukraine.
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NewsKraft Heinz launches global plant-based joint venture
Kraft Heinz has created a new joint venture with food tech startup TheNotCompany to develop plant-based products
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NewsNutri-Genetix eyes US launch following £500k crowdfunding round
Personalised nutrition start-up Nutri-Genetix has returned to the crowd to raise almost £500k as part of a larger £1m round to help break into the US.
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NewsMedia Bites 23 Feb: UK vets, Farming, GSK/Haleon
The food and drink industry is demanding “urgent action” from the government to tackle a severe shortages of vets to process UK food exports
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NewsCity Snapshot: Danone enjoys strong end to 2021 but inflation squeezes margins
Danone has registered a strong end to its financial year as a recovery in bottled water and higher prices pushed up sales, but inflation squeezed margins.
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NewsGSK names health arm as Haleon ahead of spin-off
GlaxoSmithKline has announced it is on target to demerge its consumer healthcare arm, which will be called Haleon
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NewsRefresco snapped up by global PE firm KKR
Current owners PAI Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation will retain a significant minority holding in the group
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NewsCity snapshot: THG denies supplier stock restrictions as share price plunges
THG has this morning denied media reports that key beauty suppliers are restricting stock over concerns around discounting, as market concerns again hit its share price. Plus trading updates from Coca-Cola HBC and McBride.