Currys lifts profit guidance after strong Nordic growth

Currys PLC (LSE:CURY) expects annual profits to come in ahead of guidance after strong trading in both the UK and Nordic markets helped it gain market share. The FTSE 250 electricals retailer said adjusted pre-tax profit for the year to 2 May is expected to be about £191 million, up 18% on the previous year and ahead of recently indicated guidance of £180-190 million.