Lower prices hurt Alcoa's second-quarter profit Alcoa last night reported a lower quarterly net profit, with falling aluminium and alumna prices pressuring revenue. Business • 12 Jul 16
Lower prices hurt Alcoa's second-quarter profit Alcoa last night reported a lower quarterly net profit, with falling aluminium and alumna prices pressuring revenue. Business • 12 Jul 16
Dixons Carphone's annual profits up 17% Dixons Carphone has unveiled a 17% rise in an annual pre-tax profits to £447m and brushed off fears surrounding the result of Britain's EU referendum. Business • 29 Jun 16
Dixons Carphone's annual profits up 17% Dixons Carphone has unveiled a 17% rise in an annual pre-tax profits to £447m and brushed off fears surrounding the result of Britain's EU referendum. Business • 29 Jun 16
1st quarter breakeven tops Blackberry expectations BlackBerry said today that it broke even in its first fiscal quarter, beating expectations. Business • 23 Jun 16
1st quarter breakeven tops Blackberry expectations BlackBerry said today that it broke even in its first fiscal quarter, beating expectations. Business • 23 Jun 16
Poundland's pre-tax profits plunge Poundland, the discount retailer subject to a possible takeover bid from South Africa's Steinhoff, today reported a 13.5% fall in underlying full-year profit. Business • 16 Jun 16
Poundland's pre-tax profits plunge Poundland, the discount retailer subject to a possible takeover bid from South Africa's Steinhoff, today reported a 13.5% fall in underlying full-year profit. Business • 16 Jun 16
Halfords' full-year pretax profit rises slightly Halfords Group said its full-year pretax profit before non-recurring items rose marginally, helped by strength in its motoring business. Business • 01 Jun 16
Halfords' full-year pretax profit rises slightly Halfords Group said its full-year pretax profit before non-recurring items rose marginally, helped by strength in its motoring business. Business • 01 Jun 16
Audi, Porsche help VW limit damage from scandal Volkswagen's underlying profit fell less than expected in the first quarter as demand for upmarket Audi and Porsche models helped to offset a hit to VW sales from its emissions test cheating scandal. Business • 31 May 16
Audi, Porsche help VW limit damage from scandal Volkswagen's underlying profit fell less than expected in the first quarter as demand for upmarket Audi and Porsche models helped to offset a hit to VW sales from its emissions test cheating scandal. Business • 31 May 16
Aryzta's quarterly revenues down 2.4% Swiss-Irish food company Aryzta saw its revenue for its fiscal third quarter fall 2.4% to just under €950m, dragged lower by its North American unit. Business • 31 May 16
Aryzta's quarterly revenues down 2.4% Swiss-Irish food company Aryzta saw its revenue for its fiscal third quarter fall 2.4% to just under €950m, dragged lower by its North American unit. Business • 31 May 16
Nestle seeks cost savings amid tough markets Nestle has announced new cost savings as part of efforts to cope with increasing competition and to make its sprawling business more efficient. Business • 26 May 16
Nestle seeks cost savings amid tough markets Nestle has announced new cost savings as part of efforts to cope with increasing competition and to make its sprawling business more efficient. Business • 26 May 16
M&S chief warns over profits in turnaround plan British retailer Marks & Spencer said today it expects a short-term hit to profit as it pushes through a plan to turn around its underperforming clothing and homeware business. Business • 25 May 16
M&S chief warns over profits in turnaround plan British retailer Marks & Spencer said today it expects a short-term hit to profit as it pushes through a plan to turn around its underperforming clothing and homeware business. Business • 25 May 16
Clydesdale posts 2.5% rise in H1 net income Clydesdale Bank has posted a 2.5% rise in first-half net interest income, helped by growth in mortgage lending and lower term deposit and wholesale funding costs. Business • 24 May 16
Clydesdale posts 2.5% rise in H1 net income Clydesdale Bank has posted a 2.5% rise in first-half net interest income, helped by growth in mortgage lending and lower term deposit and wholesale funding costs. Business • 24 May 16
Hibernia REIT builds up annual profit rise of 47% Hibernia REIT has reported a pre-tax profit of €136m for the year to the end of March, an increase of 47% on the previous year. Business • 24 May 16
Hibernia REIT builds up annual profit rise of 47% Hibernia REIT has reported a pre-tax profit of €136m for the year to the end of March, an increase of 47% on the previous year. Business • 24 May 16
Legal costs burn one-third of Europe bank profits European banks have spent a third of their net profits on provisions to cover expected legal costs since the start of the economic crisis in 2008, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 23 May 16
Legal costs burn one-third of Europe bank profits European banks have spent a third of their net profits on provisions to cover expected legal costs since the start of the economic crisis in 2008, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 23 May 16
Ryanair's full year profits soar 43% higher Ryanair has recorded a profit of €1.24 billion in the year to the end of March, up 43% on last year's figure. Business • 23 May 16
Ryanair's full year profits soar 43% higher Ryanair has recorded a profit of €1.24 billion in the year to the end of March, up 43% on last year's figure. Business • 23 May 16
Campbell's net profit rises on settlement gain Campbell Soup, the world's largest soup maker, today reported a higher quarterly net profit after recording a gain from a legal settlement, which helped offset a 2% slide in sales. Business • 20 May 16
Campbell's net profit rises on settlement gain Campbell Soup, the world's largest soup maker, today reported a higher quarterly net profit after recording a gain from a legal settlement, which helped offset a 2% slide in sales. Business • 20 May 16
UDG Healthcare's H1 operating profits up 15% Dublin-based UDG Healthcare has reported an operating profit of €48.4m for the first half of its trading year, up 15% on the same time last year. Business • 19 May 16
UDG Healthcare's H1 operating profits up 15% Dublin-based UDG Healthcare has reported an operating profit of €48.4m for the first half of its trading year, up 15% on the same time last year. Business • 19 May 16
SABMiller's full-year revenue hit by strong dollar Brewer SAB Miller today posted an 8% fall in revenue despite beverage sales rising by 2% by volume in fiscal year 2016, as foreign currencies struggled against a strong dollar. Business • 18 May 16
SABMiller's full-year revenue hit by strong dollar Brewer SAB Miller today posted an 8% fall in revenue despite beverage sales rising by 2% by volume in fiscal year 2016, as foreign currencies struggled against a strong dollar. Business • 18 May 16
Burberry to overhaul retail operations UK luxury fashion group Burberry said it would overhaul its retail operations and simplify its product range after its full-year profit fell by 10%. Business • 18 May 16
Burberry to overhaul retail operations UK luxury fashion group Burberry said it would overhaul its retail operations and simplify its product range after its full-year profit fell by 10%. Business • 18 May 16
Vodafone reports underlying earnings growth Vodafone said its earnings growth would accelerate this year after a programme to improve its networks boosted demand in Europe. Business • 17 May 16
Vodafone reports underlying earnings growth Vodafone said its earnings growth would accelerate this year after a programme to improve its networks boosted demand in Europe. Business • 17 May 16
Premier Foods' quarterly revenue rises Premier Foods today reported higher fourth-quarter sales of its branded foods, which include Oxo seasonings and Bisto gravy. Business • 17 May 16
Premier Foods' quarterly revenue rises Premier Foods today reported higher fourth-quarter sales of its branded foods, which include Oxo seasonings and Bisto gravy. Business • 17 May 16
DCC confident on outlook as full-year profit rises Support services group DCC said it expected to see more profit growth in the current financial year after it posted a 35.5% rise in full-year operating profit. Business • 17 May 16
DCC confident on outlook as full-year profit rises Support services group DCC said it expected to see more profit growth in the current financial year after it posted a 35.5% rise in full-year operating profit. Business • 17 May 16
Greencore's half yearly revenues up by 8% Convenience food group Greencore has reported a strong first half to its trading year and said it was confident of further progress in the months and years ahead. Business • 17 May 16
Greencore's half yearly revenues up by 8% Convenience food group Greencore has reported a strong first half to its trading year and said it was confident of further progress in the months and years ahead. Business • 17 May 16
Credit Agricole Q1 profit falls on restructuring Credit Agricole has reported a 71% fall in first-quarter net income, weighed down by the launch of its plan to revamp complex shareholding ties with its parent group. Business • 12 May 16
Credit Agricole Q1 profit falls on restructuring Credit Agricole has reported a 71% fall in first-quarter net income, weighed down by the launch of its plan to revamp complex shareholding ties with its parent group. Business • 12 May 16
KBC Bank Ireland reports Q1 profits of €34.2m KBC Bank Ireland has reported a profit of €34.2m after tax and impairment costs for the first quarter of 2016 as it said it had started the year on a strong financial footing. Business • 12 May 16
KBC Bank Ireland reports Q1 profits of €34.2m KBC Bank Ireland has reported a profit of €34.2m after tax and impairment costs for the first quarter of 2016 as it said it had started the year on a strong financial footing. Business • 12 May 16
ABN Amro Q1 earnings beat as bad loans almost gone ABN Amro beat first-quarter expectations helped by a 99% fall in bad loan impairments, an anomaly despite a robust Dutch economy, the bank said today. Business • 11 May 16
ABN Amro Q1 earnings beat as bad loans almost gone ABN Amro beat first-quarter expectations helped by a 99% fall in bad loan impairments, an anomaly despite a robust Dutch economy, the bank said today. Business • 11 May 16
C&C sees earnings growth this year Drinks group C&C has reported a fall in revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of February as it faced a range of challenges including poor weather and increased competition. Business • 11 May 16
C&C sees earnings growth this year Drinks group C&C has reported a fall in revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of February as it faced a range of challenges including poor weather and increased competition. Business • 11 May 16
