Smith & Nephew PLC on Wednesday warned that performance could be substantially lower for the second quarter as revenue almost halved in April, but the January-March drop was softer than expected. The FTSE 100-listed medical-technology company …
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ITV PLC said Wednesday that external revenue fell 7% in the first quarter as a sharp drop in its studios arm was offset by higher advertising revenue, but warned that ad spending plunged in April and of an uncertain outlook for the remainder of the year.
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(This is a repeat of an item issued on May 5). By Alexander Cornwell. DUBAI, May 5 (Reuters) – Qatar Airways is planning to cut a significant number of jobs because travel has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, and told cabin crew to prepare for …
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Asian stock markets gained Wednesday as hopes for a global economic recovery rose after more governments eased anti-virus controls. Shanghai, Hong Kong and Southeast Asian markets followed Wall Street higher while Sydney declined. Japanese …
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New Delhi: The cash-strapped government will gain close to Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenues this fiscal from a record increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel, that will help make up for revenue it lost in a slowing economy and shutting down of …
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