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London close: Benchmark keeps head above water after dire US jobs report
London’s benchmark managed to close just above the waterline on Wednesday, despite the release of dire UK construction figures, as investors digested a dire private sector jobs report from the United States.
Cora Gold announces first results from Madina Foulbe drilling
West Africa-focussed Cora Gold announced the first set of results received from the 2,000 metre reverse circulation drill programme at the Madina Foulbé Permit on Wednesday.
Ncondezi finalises relationship agreement with GridX
Ncondezi Energy has finalised a binding agreement with GridX Africa Development for a pipeline of solar and battery storage projects in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, it announced on Wednesday.
Integumen completes first batch of reagent for Modern Water
Integumen announced completion of the first batch of reagent for Modern Water on Wednesday, reporting that shipment had started to meet the back-orders and growing demand for water contamination detection bacteria from existing clients.
Accrol ends year with decent final quarter
Tissue products company Accrol said on Wednesday that it continued to perform “well” in its final quarter, achieving accelerating monthly exit run-rates in line with its expectations.
ULS Technology ends year in line with expectations
Conveyancing and financial intermediary software company ULS Technology said on Wednesday that it was expecting financial results for the year ended 31 March to be in line with market expectations.
Galantas Gold files Omagh probe drilling report
Gold producer and exporter Galantas Gold Corporation has filed a technical report around underground exploration on its 100%-owned gold mine near Omagh, Northern Ireland, it announced on Wednesday.
Cambria Automobiles reports good first half, battens down for Covid crisis
Franchised motor vehicle retailer Cambria Automobiles performed “marginally ahead” of its own expectations in the first half, it reported on Wednesday, as its revenue reduced 1. 7% to £303. 1m.
Jersey Oil makes solid development progress in 2019
Pre-revenue upstream oil and gas company Jersey Oil & Gas said it “significantly increased” its net discovered and recoverable resource estimates to more than 120 million barrels of oil equivalent in the year ended 31 December on Wednesday.
Oxford Biomedica swings to loss as licensing revenue falls
Gene and cell therapy company Oxford Biomedica reported an improvement in bioprocessing and commercial development revenues to £47. 3m in its preliminary results on Wednesday, from £40. 5m.
Asia report: Most markets higher, Australia retail sales surge
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Wednesday, as investors watched a falling oil price and digested a major boost in retail revenue in Australia.
Biffa shores up finances as lockdown revenues stabilise
Waste management company Biffa updated the market on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday, agreeing to some covenant variations as its revenues stabilised amid the lockdown.
Hammerson sale of retail parks falls through as Orion pulls out
Hammerson announced the termination of the disposal of its retail parks portfolio on Tuesday.
AstraZeneca gets another approval for 'Farxiga'
AstraZeneca said on Wednesday that ‘Farxiga’, or dapagliflozin, has been approved in the United States to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalisation for heart failure in adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, with and without type-2 diabetes.
Direct Line to take £44m travel claim hit, ITV sees advertising slump
London open The FTSE 100 was flat at the open on Wednesday, having closed down 1. 66% at 5,849. 42 on Tuesday.