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James Hester

James Hester began covering commodities markets before switching to the financial advice sector as an investment writer for asset managers, covering equities, fixed income and alternative asset classes. Today, he writes about the global capital markets and the drivers of investors’ returns.

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PZ Cussons grapples with weaker demand for hygiene products and inflation challenges

PZ Cussons has reported a fall in first-quarter fiscal revenue against waning demand for hygiene products

James Hester08:55, 22 September 2021
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Santhera raises CHF45m as it eyes US approval for muscular dystrophy drug

Santhera Pharmaceuticals secures CHF45m (£35m, $48.2m) in additional funding as it posts a CHF20m loss

James Hester07:09, 20 September 2021
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Superdry reports trading improvement but cautions on footfall

Superdry has pointed to an improvement in trading, despite cautioning that footfall in stores remains “subdued”

James Hester07:01, 16 September 2021
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NCC Group reports improvement despite pandemic headwinds

NCC Group has posted strong trading performance, with improved profitability, despite Covid-19-related disruption

James Hester09:36, 14 September 2021
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Sanne reports jump in sales

Sanne has posted double-digit revenue growth for the first half of 2021

James Hester08:36, 14 September 2021
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Babcock potential: will it get back to 600p?

Babcock International shares have surged 70% since mid-January – are more gains possible from this turnaround story?

James Hester13:34, 8 September 2021
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Spectris to sell NDS Technologies to Nordson for $180m

The FTSE250-listed precision instrument supplier said the sale would simplify its portfolio

James Hester08:41, 24 August 2021
BRICS
Where are the best opportunities in emerging markets?

Investors will need to proceed on a case-by-case basis if they are to get the most out of emerging markets

James Hester11:30, 16 August 2021
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Is China still attractive following the government’s regulatory crackdown?

China was the worst-performing global equity market last month amid sweeping changes for its education industry

James Hester10:00, 5 August 2021
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Intertek falls as results disappoint high expectations

Intertek shares were down by 7% after first-half results disappointed market estimates

James Hester09:38, 30 July 2021
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Rexel reports 32% jump in sales as recovery continues

Rexel has posted a 32% rise in second-quarter sales against strong price increases and product scarcity

James Hester09:26, 28 July 2021
Metro
Metro Bank reports first-half loss due to ongoing challenges

£141m losses almost double 2020 H2 figures. Bank blames one-off charges and lockdowns

James Hester08:21, 28 July 2021
City of London
Sanne to acquire PraxisIFM fund business

Sanne has agreed to acquire the fund business of PraxisIFM as bid talks with Cinven continue

James Hester06:58, 28 July 2021
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Dassault Systèmes buoyed by surging revenue

Dassault Systèmes has posted strong second-quarter results and hiked full-year guidance

James Hester10:05, 27 July 2021
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Reckitt hit by asset sale loss and rising cost inflation

Reckitt shares fell 10% after it reported a loss and warned of rising cost inflation

James Hester07:05, 27 July 2021

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