(Alliance News) - European equities closed lower on Tuesday, with sentiment downbeat ahead of Wednesday's US inflation reading, though impetus could be found in gold, which hit another record high. Read More
(Alliance News) - Equities in London lacked impetus heading into Tuesday, as investors moved with caution ahead of a US inflation print on Wednesday and the European Central Bank's interest rate decision a day later. Read More
(Alliance News) - ProCook Group PLC on Tuesday predicted an annual profit beat, giving its shares a boost and signalling brighter days may be ahead for the pots and pans seller which has endured a difficult few years since floating. Read More
(Alliance News) - ProCook Group PLC on Tuesday predicted annual profit to be "marginally" ahead of market expectations, shaking off "subdued" economic conditions. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly lower on Tuesday, as investors look ahead to a key inflation reading from the US, as well as the latest interest rate decision from the European Central Bank. Read More
(Alliance News) - ProCook Group PLC on Wednesday announced revenue growth in its latest quarter, despite e-commerce disruption and a tough consumer backdrop. Read More
(Alliance News) - Kitchenware company ProCook Group PLC on Wednesday reported a decline in half-year revenue, though it said it saw decent trade during the key Black Friday trading period. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were down at midday on Friday, as ongoing hostilities in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor sentiment, with US interest rate worries also tempering enthusiasm. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday, with US interest rate concerns and ongoing hostilities in the Middle East keeping a lid on enthusiasm at the end of the week. Read More
(Alliance News) - ProCook Group PLC shares fell sharply on Friday as the company remains "cautious" about its full-year outlook, despite feeling "well prepared" for the pivotal Christmas period. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 is set to make another underwhelming start on Friday, with concerns about events in the Middle East casting a dark cloud over markets. Read More
(Alliance News) - ProCook Group PLC on Monday said its founder will step down as chief executive officer next month, slightly earlier than originally planned, replaced by a senior executive from US retailer Walmart Inc. Read More
ProCook Group PLC - Gloucester-based kitchenware retailer - Names Lee Tappenden as its chief executive officer after an external search process, starting in early October. Tappenden will bring "extensive leadership, retail and consumer experience, having spent over 25 years with Walmart Stores and Asda, where he held a range of senior management roles". He is currently the president of Amyris International, part of the Nasdaq-listed synthetic biology company which produces sustainable beauty and health ingredients and operates its own family of consumer brands. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were higher at midday on Wednesday, as investors eagerly awaited a panel featuring the chiefs of the four largest central banks, hoping for hints on the future direction of monetary policy. Read More
(Alliance News) - ProCook Group PLC on Wednesday reported a swing to loss for financial 2023 and lower revenue in the first quarter of new financial year, but eyes opportunities ahead. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
ProCook Group PLC - Gloucester-based kitchenware retailer - Posts revenue of GBP12.6 million for the fourth quarter ended on April 2, down 9.7% from GBP14.0 million the year before, reflecting "ongoing uncertainty in the consumer backdrop and driven primarily by a reduction in Ecommerce revenue", Procook explains. Ecommerce revenue for the quarter is GBP4.9 million, down 21% from GBP6.2 million a year earlier. Revenue for the full year amounts to GBP62.3 million, down 9.9% from GBP69.2 million. Looking ahead, expects financial 2023 underlying pretax profit to be breakeven, in line with previous guidance. Read More