Aerospace tech group Melrose reported a strong start to the year with its Engines division driving group revenues higher, as it reiterated recently upgraded guidance for the full year.
Standard Chartered backed its full-year guidance on Thursday and posted a jump in first-quarter profit as it continued to benefit from higher interest rates.
Equipment rental firm HSS Hire said it expects results for the current year to be in line with market forecasts despite an uncertain macro environment, after it reported a sharp drop in annual profits for 2023 and the resignation of its chief financial officer.
Financial advisory St James's Place said on Tuesday that net inflows had more than halved in Q1 but said funds under management had grown on the back of solid investment returns.