Australia’s largest travel agency Flight Centre has published data on record annual profits saying it expects to increase earnings next year. Thus, the company’s net profit after tax in the fiscal year to end June 30 was AUD 139, 9 million ($124 million).
Manufacturer of medical equipment Medtronic recorded for the first quarter to end June 30 an increase in net profits from $ 445 million, or 40 cents per share, previous year, to $ 830 million, or 76 cents per share.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) shares rose to 50.23 points (+0.34%) in early trading. At the same time, Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON: MAB) shares lost in value. Mitchells & Butlers falls to 295.40 points, down -0.40 (-0.14%).
Dow index gains 1.29% today. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) continues to trade in the green zone. Bank of America shares crawled to the uptick of 13.31 points, gaining +0.12 (0.95%). At the same time, Resolution Limited (LON: RSL) rose to 254.30 points to +8.30 (3.37%).
Aviva plc (LON: AV) has completed trades around 377.90, losing -9.50 (-2.45%). RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA) shares have dropped to 124.50 points, down -2.28%.
RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA) is trying to conclude a bargain with Aviva plc (LON: AV). RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA) shares drop to 127.20 points, losing -1.30 (-1.01%) in the last minute.
Prudential plc (LON: PRU) British insurance company has published data on the growth of profit in the first half, surpassed analysts’ expectations, thanks to higher revenues in Asia and one-time income in the U.S..
Standard Life Plc (LON: SL) shares go into the minus on the background of the company’s profits. Standard Life Plc (LON: SL) of 208.80 points, decreasing by -7.60 (-3.51%) in the second half of trading.
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) continues to lose against the background of a European financial negativity. The banking sector is no longer credible to investors. Lloyds Banking Group was 73.50 points, losing -1.62 (-2.16%) in the first minutes of trading.
International Power plc (LON: IPR) is deprived of autonomy. International Power plc (LON: IPR) shares reached a mark 375.20 points, gaining 2.40%. GDF Suez SA and International Power Plc are close to an agreement, under which the French company control of the British.