"European indices have opened higher with the FTSE 100 leading the charge. ---Persimmon's Pretax Profit Falls on Market HeadwindsPersimmon narrowly missed market views for last year's pretax profit and revenue amid a persistently tough, albeit improving, market backdrop, while it expects housing completion to rise this year. ---Domino's Pizza Group to Take Control of Irish Business in EUR72 Mln DealDomino's Pizza Group is buying the remaining 85% of Shorecal, its franchise in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, for 72 million euros ($78.7 million), giving it full control of the business. ---Costain's Pretax Profit, Revenue Fall on Lower VolumesCostain Group said pretax profit and revenue fell, dragged by lower volumes, but that it was well-positioned for further profit and cash-generation growth. ---Domino's U.K. Lifts New-Store Target As Profit RisesDomino's Pizza Group said pretax profit for 2023 rose supported by a disposal and new store openings, and updated its medium-term store target.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 12, 2024 17:11 UTC