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Elektron Techology set to exceed expectations after double-digit sales growth
Elektron Technology on Thursday reported a 16. 9% rise in sales which were "significantly ahead of the prior year" and ahead of market expectations.
EU nations debating Brexit concessions
Reports suggest that the EU is considering a Brexit deal which will allow Britain to remain in the single market for goods if the UK replicated all environmental, social, and customs rules in return.
FTSE 250 movers: Cineworld has a blockbuster, commiserations for Card Factory
London's second-tier index was up 0. 05% at 20,781. 92 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Turkish lira withering under pressure from Washington
The souring of Turkish and US relations on Thursday sent the Turkish lira to a record low in London trading, with the currency plunging over 3% to 5. 4385 per US dollar, after an unnamed US official said that a Turkish delegation had on Wednesday refused to commit to the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who is being held on charges of espionage.
Ibstock ups dividend after weathering H1 storm
Ibstock on Thursday that its first half performance was boosted by activity in the new build housing sector but offset by the poor weather in the early spring period.
Ferrexpo doubles credit facility to $400m and extends for another year
Ferrexpo on Thursday increased its 2017 pre-export finance credit facility from $195m to $400m and extended the tenor from three to four years.
BTG's emphysema treatment struck down by FDA
Global specialist healthcare company BTG on Thursday received confirmation from the US food and drug administration (FDA) that its emphysema treatment will not receive pre-market approval.
BHP Billiton pays $50m in dam disaster settlement
BHP Billiton on Thursday agreed to pay $50m to a group of shareholders in order to settle a US class action lawsuit related to the 2015 Samarco dam disaster.