Organisation: Scalextric

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FTSE down more than 40 points

A rebound among blue chip banks failed to lift the FTSE 100 Index today as stocks fell in the wake of a shock plunge in US home sales.

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FTSE in positive territory

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Model toy company plans Corgi comeback

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Hornby buoyed by Christmas rush

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Barclays drags down FTSE

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Rio Tinto merger activity props up FTSE

Hornby given F1 boost

Model kit and hobby firm Hornby today said sales of Scalextric enjoyed a boost after the success of Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton sparked renewed interest in the sport.

Fri, 09 Nov, 2007

Hornby sees sales move ahead

Model train maker Hornby said today it was on the right track after sales continued their recovery over Christmas and Airfix joined the business.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2007

Model train firm Hornby 'best sales since mid-70s'

British model group Hornby said today that its trains steamed to their best Christmas sales performance since the mid-1970s.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2005

Model results at Hornby as profits rise 20%

Scalextric group Hornby said it had the platform for further growth today after seeing annual profits rise 20% to £6.5m (€9.7m).

Fri, 04 Jun, 2004

33% jump in profits for Scalextrix company

Hornby, the model railway and Scalextric slot car racing company, reported a 33% hike in interim pre-tax profit and predicted strong Christmas trading.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2003