Ian Pollard – Countryside Properties #CSP – building cost inflation moderates in London

Countryside Properties plc CSP enjoyed robust trading during the firt half year to the 31st March., in addition  to which there was growth from acquisitions. Total pricate completions rose by 15% with the total average selling price falling by 11% to £392,000. Housebulding completions rose by 7% with the average selling price remaining flat. The […]

3i Group “Good” First Half As Returns Slide

3i PLC (III) Claims another good first half performance for the six months to the end of September during which it invested in some attractive and well priced businesses in private equity. Total return in this “good” first half fell by some 35% from 1006m. to 655m. and the percentage return on opening shareholder funds […]

Marks & Spencer – Awaiting Sir Archie

Marks & Spencer M&S must be desperately awaiting the arrival of Archie Norman in the hope that he can achieve the turn round which has so far eluded the company. Todays results paint a sorry picture for a company which was once the leading presence on the UK high street.Profit before tax for the year […]