Britains FTSE 100 Down as Sage Group Drags

FTSE 100 down 0.4, FTSE 250 adds 0.1 Sage Group falls after lowering annual revenue forecast BT Group up after CEO aims for more than double free cash flow May 16 Reuters London39;s FTSE 100 fell on Thursday as multiple companies including oil giant BP traded exdividend, while a drop in Sage Group following its […]
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Indias HAL Posts Q4 Profit Climb on Defence Aircraft Demand

BENGALURU, May 16 Reuters India39;s Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd HAL reported a rise in fourthquarter profit on Thursday, helped by demand for its aircraft from the country39;s defence ministry. Consolidated net profit rose 52 yearonyear to 43.09 billion rupees 516.2 million for the three months ended March 31. Capital goods and manufacturing companies have benefited throughout fiscal […]
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Siemens Misses Profit Forecast as Customers Stick to Trend of Destocking

Siemens expects destocking trend to continue longer Cuts guidance for flagship Digital Industries business Industrial profit misses forecasts Confirms full year sales guidance ZURICH, May 16 Reuters Siemens reported on Thursday a drop in secondquarter earnings at its industrial business, as China maintained its trend of destocking longer than previously expected. The maker of items from […]
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Oil Prices Rise on Slower US Inflation, Strong Demand

SINGAPORE, May 16 Reuters Oil prices extended gains from the previous session on Thursday on signs of stronger demand in the U.S., where data showed slower inflation than markets expected, bolstering the argument for an interest rate cut that could drive greater consumption. Brent futures rose 32 cents, or 0.4, to 83.07 a barrel at […]
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