---SSE Backs View After Swing to Pretax ProfitSSE backed its full-year outlook after swinging to a pretax profit in the first half of fiscal 2024, boosted by strong results in renewables, thermal and transmission divisions. ---Ninety One Cuts Dividend After Profit Falls on Challenging ConditionsNinety One said pretax profit fell and reported higher outflows amid a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, cutting its interim dividend. ---Intermediate Capital Backs Guidance After Pretax Profit Rose Ahead of ConsensusIntermediate Capital Group said pretax profit rose ahead of consensus for the first half of its fiscal year as revenue increased, and backed guidance for the year. They also increase their sales forecast to GBP351.4 million from GBP340.3 million along with a 4.7% increase in Ebitda to GBP62.0 million. However, operating profit is expected to fall to GBP218 million from GBP263 million, according to the company-compiled consensus.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 15, 2023 17:15 UTC