Johnson Matthey gives gloomy outlook for second half

FTSE 100 platinum refiner Johnson Matthey reported a six per cent drop in profits in the first half and said that it doesn't expect things to pick up in the latter part of the fiscal year.

FTSE 100 platinum refiner Johnson Matthey reported a six per cent drop in profits in the first half and said that it doesn't expect things to pick up in the latter part of the fiscal year.

The company, which is a world leader in emissions control technologies, said that pre-tax profits declined from £195.1m to £183.4m year-on-year in the six months to September 30th.

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