Thorntons ShareCast News (THT)

Hot weather melts Thorntons' profit

Chocolate maker and retailer Thorntons warned that profit for the year would be lower than expected as soaring temperatures hurt demand during its key Easter period.
[3 May '11]

Sector movers: Burberry lifts personal goods sector

The personal goods sector is the best performing sector of the day, lifted higher by luxury brand giant Burberry.
[19 Apr '11]

London close: FTSE 100 shrugs off mining weakness

The top share index retained its strength to close with good gains, in spite of weakness in the mining sector.
[16 Feb '11]

London afternoon: Stocks consolidate gains

Footsie finished the lunchtime session barely changed from where it started it after an attempt to extend gains fizzled out.
[16 Feb '11]

London midday: Banks lift FTSE 100

The top share index remains comfortably in positive territory, with banks helping to offset losses in the mining sector.
[16 Feb '11]

London open: Bright start after BHP record

London shares have pushed on strongly despite a lukewarm response to blockbusting results from mining titan BHP Billiton.
[16 Feb '11]

Thorntons shops having tough time

Trading at specialist chocolate retailer Thorntons has turned down since January with trading through its High Street stores described as weak.
[16 Feb '11]

Direct sales a bright spot for Thorntons

Confectionery maker Thorntons grew sales in its second quarter despite the adverse weather conditions in December.
[13 Jan '11]