

LONDON BRIEFING: Compass finds way back toward pre-pandemic business


LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Pets at Home grows; AO World feels squeeze


* Underlying operating profit up 55% to 811 mln pounds* Underlying operating margin seen at above 6% in 2022* Analysts on average had expected margins...


* Underlying operating profit up 55% to 811 mln pounds* Underlying operating margin seen at above 6% in 2022* Analysts on average had expected margins...


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UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days


EXECUTIVE CHANGES: Woodbois hires former Compass executive as CEO


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Credit Suisse downgrades Ferrexpo and HomeServe