Yesterday the FTSE 350 Index closed down 1.3 points at 2846.3.
Standard Chartered (LON:STAN) released interim results for the first half of 2010 in which it reported an increased in profit before tax of 10% to $3,116m. The interim dividend has been increased by 10% to 23.35 cents. The Core Tier 1 capital ratio has been maintained at around 9.0%.
Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc (LON:RBS) has agreed to sell 318 branches and associated assets and liabilities to Santander UK for a premium of £350m to net assets at closing. The consideration will be paid in cash and id subject to certain closing adjustments.
Eurasian Natural Resource (LON:ENRC) said that overall production volumes for the quarter ended 30th June 2010 were significantly ahead of those in the second quarter of 2009.
Marston's Plc (LON:MARS) said it remains on track to meet expectations for the financial year and continues to see improving trends in each of its trading divisions.
Carpetright (LON:CPR) released an interim management statement for the quarter ended 31st July 2010 in which it reported a reduction in sales of 2.5%. The Company remains cautious about the outlook for the year.
Legal & General Group (LON:LGEN) delivered a 34% growth in IFRS operating profit to £524m in the first half of 2010. Net cash generation was up 19% to £358m and as a result the half year dividend has been increased by 20% to 1.33p. The IGD surplus has increased from £3.1b to £3.3b.
Cookson Group (LON:CKSN) saw continued recovery in performance driven by revenue growth and strong profit drop-through. Revenue was up 28% in the first half to £1,233m. Trading profit was up by £104m to £120m. As with the previous year no interim dividend has been declared.
Next (LON:NXT) said that total sales in the first half of the year have been in line with expectations. Profit before tax for the full year is expected to be in the range of £535m to £560m.
Moneysupermarket.com (LON:MONY) reported strong financial results and cash generation for the first half of the year. The interim dividend has been held at 1.3p.
British Land Company made good progress in the first quarter of the year. Underlying…
