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In stark contrast, housebuilder Persimmon saw its shares leapt 3.65% as reported its profit had climbed 34% year on year to £637.8m.
The strong earnings mean the company is able to pay a 110p per share as an interim dividend payment for 2015 on 1 April 2016, an increase of 100p per share on the provisional 10p per share payment proposed.
Chairman Nicholas Wrigley said the company delivered “an outstanding performance in 2015.”
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 6 May
Riddell will be lead portfolio manager for Fidelity’s strategic and total return bond strategies
US asset manager also announces deal for NBK Capital Partners
The Allianz Strategic Bond manager departs after eight years with the firm
US equities experience £1.5bn in inflows for first three months of 2024
Seeks to offer investors protection from unexpected UK inflation
