Halfords profit jumps as pandemic spurs British cycling boom

[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – British bicycle and car product retailer Halfords HFD.L reported a more than doubling in first-half profit, boosted by a COVID-19-driven cycling boom, but cautioned on its…

UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 18

[ad_1] (Adds company news items and futures) March 18 (Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 index is seen opening 136 points lower on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures down…

EXCLUSIVE-Auto service company Monro pushed by activist Ides to make changes

[ad_1] (Adds share reaction, background on company) Nov 24 (Reuters) – Monro Inc, an operator of U.S. car service and tire centers, is under pressure from an activist investor to…