COMPANIES

Shares in Pace Group fell on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading despite the technology company reporting a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Tullett Prebon were down on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the financial services company reported a fall in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Ashtead Group were up on the FTSE 250 after the equipment rental company reported a rise in revenue and sharp fall in its losses in the third quarter ended 31 January 2011.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after Barclays boss Bob Diamond accepted a large bonus despite ongoing opposition to bankers and their bonuses from journalists and politicians.

Shares in Antofagasta were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the mining company reported a rise in revenue and net earnings in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Business rescue professionals are concerned the UK economy still continues to present risks to the financial health of a large number of UK firms. Figures released for the final quarter of 2010 demonstrate that more firms went into administration than during the previous quarter.

Shares in Stagecoach were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the transport group reported a rise in revenue in the 40 weeks ended 6 February 2011.

Shares in Inmarsat took a dive on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the satellite operator reported a slowdown in growth in the fourth quarter.

Shares in Petrofac were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the solutions provider reported a rise in revenue and net profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in British banks were mixed on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after a barrage of news and reports over the weekend about the future of banks and regulation.

Shares in Michael Page were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading despite the recruitment firm reporting a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Ocado were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the food delivery company reported a rise in sales in the 12 weeks ended 20 February.

Shares in WPP were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the advertising group reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Cobham were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the defence company reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Balfour Beatty were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the construction company reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Taylor Wimpey were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the housebuilder reported a return to profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after plans to broker a peace deal in Libya were mooted by the President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez.

Shares in Aviva were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the insurance group reported a rise in pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Serco were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the service company reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Admiral Group were down on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the insurance company reported a rise in turnover and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in ITV were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the independent broadcaster reported a strong rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in British banks were mixed on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after Standard Chartered reported its full year results for 2010.

Shares in Standard Chartered were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the banking group reported a rise in pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Provident Financial were down on the FTSE 250 after the group reported a rise in pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in GKN were down on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading despite the engineering company reporting a return to profit in the year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Fresnillo were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the mining group reported a more than doubling of pre-tax profit in 2010.

Shares in British banks were broadly down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading following yesterday's results from HSBC.

Shares in Persimmon were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the housebuilder reported a strong rise in revenue and profits in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Bunzl were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the outsourcing firm reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the year ended 31 December 2010.