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Interserve looking fresher as it dumps waste business

The support services and construction group has slipped into a reported loss as it exits its troublesome energy-from-waste business

Security narrative underpinning Smiths' prospects

Things are looking up for the engineering conglomerate, with full-year operating profits ahead of expectations.

Rise of the machines

Mark Robinson discusses his sector focus on unmanned aviation

A better mix helps Synthomer profit on reduced volumes

Reduced units costs and a favourable product mix has enabled the chemical manufacturer to generate increased earnings on reduced volumes

Hill & Smith hikes dividend

The infrastructure specialist continues to power on in US and UK markets

Cobham looks to second half

The defence contractor is working its way through the issues highlighted in April's profit warning

Soco's somewhat crude insulation

The Vietnam-focused oil producer logged a half-year loss as realised oil prices fell by a third

Chromium sales take the shine off Elementis

The speciality chemicals group is focusing on the growth segments of the business in the face of faltering energy and chromium markets

Don't follow Ashtead disposal

Ashtead's non-executive chairman has unloaded just under a fifth of his holding subsequent to the release of the equipment rental group's full-year figures

Goodwin opts for market share over margins

The Stoke-based engineer has been struggling to contend with a $530bn black hole