Stock prices in London opened largely flat on Tuesday, failing to capitalise on broadly positive market sentiment elsewhere.
The FTSE 100 index opened up 3.03 points at 7,490.73. The FTSE 250 was up.
Henry Boot PLC on Tuesday cited a slowing economy and higher interest rates as it forecast that profit in the year ahead will be significantly below current market expectations.
Henry Boot shares.
Crest Nicholson reported turnover slumped by 28 per cent to £657.5million in the 12 months ending October, while its adjusted pre-tax profits plummeted by 70 per cent to £41.4million.
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Crest Nicholson, Watkin Jones, Henry Boot, Associated British Foods, Boohoo, Quiz and Marston s.