FirstGroup, the British transport operator said that its overall trading for the year ended March 31, 2012 has been in line with management's expectations and remains on track to attain overall earnings target for the year.

With its new business pipeline being strong, Huntsworth Plc, the global public relations and integrated healthcare communications group, is confident of improving trading in 2012 compared to 2011 and is scheduled to report its preliminary 2011 results on Tuesday.

Imperial Tobacco Group, the world's fourth-biggest cigarette maker, is focused to deliver excellent growth in earnings and also believes that it is well- placed to build on its success.

World's biggest building supplies company sees US strength, but Europe slowing

Bellway, the housebuilder, enters the second half of the year with an order book of £423 million, having already reserved or legally completed 83% of this year's target, with an expectation to reach double digit operating margin for the six months to 31 January.

Compass Group, the contract foodservice and support services group, has recently secured 'A-' long-term corporate credit rating from Standard and Poor's and remains very optimistic about the opportunities to grow the business.

Retailers’ end-of-year results see differing visions for the future of shopping

Mears Group, the social housing and care provider firm, has reported a 12 per cent jump in its full year revenues to £589.00 million from £523.90 million in 2010. The social housing and care revenues rose by 9 percent to £415 million and 8 percent to £379.40 million repectively.

Aegis group, the marketing services company in the areas of media communications and market research, expects the environment to remain competitive but it remains well positioned to make continued progress.

It is not an easy task to end Apple's domination in technological arena. And with every passing year, Apple continues to innovate and excel in the ever growing market in terms of software and hardware. However, those days may be coming to an end as Google is all set to pull up even bigger assault in the form of Google Play.

Taylor Wimpey, the homebuilding company, says that it is too early to judge the market for the year as a whole, but the early weeks of trading in 2012 have followed the encouraging patterns of the second half of 2011, with good visitor levels, healthy reservations and low cancellations.

WPP, the largest communications services provider, has reported a rise in its full year revenues by 7.4% to £10.022 billion and pre-tax profit of £1.00 billion for the first time

Despite challenging economic environment, WPP, the communications services provider continues to focus on its long-term plans and strategic goals of improving operating profits by 10-15 percent per annum.

Serco, the services group has delivered solid results for the period ended on December 31, 2011. It recorded robust growth in revenues including good organic growth, increased the operating margins and maintained a strong cash generation profile and financing position.

Serco, a FTSE 100 international service company, has been added in the 'Buy' list by all the UK top brokers as it is expected to deliver the full year results in line with expectations on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

Bovis Homes Group, the builder of traditional homes in England and Wales is scheduled to report its preliminary 2011 results on Monday, February 27 amid reports that Citigroup has assigned "Buy" rating on the stock, while Panmure Gordon recommends "Hold" rating with a target price of 450 pence per share.

In recent times it seems carrier operating costs have outstripped profit margins accrued through sales of smartphone devices, particularly for those from the big brands like Apple.

British Sky Broadcasting's profits for half-year surge to £601m on back of efficiency savings.

Shipping lines already struggling against eurozone crisis and global economic slowdown, warn experts.

The retailer has posted half-year losses of more than £80 million.

Shares in WH Smith were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the retailer reported a rise in profit in the full year ended 31 August 2011.

Shares in Sainsbury's were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the supermarket chain reported a rise in sales and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 19 March.

Shares in Royal Dutch Shell were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the energy giant reported a strong rise in income attributable to shareholders in the first quarter of the year.

Shares in Wolseley were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the plumbing goods supplier returned to profit in the first half of the year ended 31 January 2011.

Shares in Manganese Bronze were flat on the FTSE AIM All Share after the maker of black cabs reported a fall in its losses before tax in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Diageo were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading despite the brewer reporting a rise in net sales and operating profit in the half year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Unilever were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the consumer goods group reported a rise in turnover and net profit in the fourth quarter and full year 2010.

Shares in Invensys were down on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the technology company issued an unremarkable statement on its trading for the third quarter period ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Henderson were soaring on the FTSE 259 after the fund management group said it had agreed terms on the acquisition of rival Gartmore.

Shares in InterContinental Hotels were down on the FTSE 100 after the group reported falling operating profit and higher net debt in the third quarter ended 30 September.