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London close: Stocks finish lower amid US-China concerns
London’s benchmark slipped back into the red in late trading on Thursday, having briefly broken above the waterline during the afternoon, amid growing tensions between the US and China, and after Whitbread announced a £1bn rights issue.
Zinc Media still winning commissions, but activity falls
Television content producer Zinc Media Group described “good progress” on its transformation plan during the current Covid-19 pandemic on Friday, with £2. 5m of new business won since the lockdown began, and a “growing pipeline” of proposals which could be produced under social distancing rules across its television labels.
Cohort ends year in line, still expects to pay dividend
Technology company Cohort updated the market on its financial year ended 30 April on Thursday, saying that with the benefit of a lower tax charge, it was expecting earnings per share to be in line with market expectations.
Strategic Minerals completes 'important step' in reopening of Leigh Creek
Strategic Minerals announced on Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Leigh Creek Copper Mine has lodged a draft programme for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR) with the South Australian government.
Midatech raises $2.6m through offering and private placing
Biotechnology company Midatech Pharma announced the closing of its registered direct offering of 1,818,182 American depositary shares (ADS), each representing five of its ordinary shares, at a price of $1. 65 per ADS on Thursday.
88 Energy releases more results from Charlie-1 appraisal well
88 Energy updated the market on operations at its recently-drilled Charlie-1 appraisal well on the North Slope of Alaska on Thursday, reporting the average API gravity of liquid hydrocarbon in the Torok Formation as around 50 degrees.
Anglo Asian prioritising work at five discoveries
Azerbaijan-focussed gold, copper and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining updated the market on its strategy on Thursday, saying it was prioritising discoveries identified by its current exploration to increase production and mine life.
Galileo takes over Botswana copper firm Crocus-Serv
Galileo Resources has completed the acquisition of Botswana-incorporated Crocus-Serv, it announced on Thursday, having satisfied the conditions under the heads of agreement.
Beximco launches generic remdesivir for treatment of Covid patients
Generic drugs manufacturer Beximco Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of the antiviral drug remdesivir under the brand name ‘Bemsivir’ on Thursday.
Asia report: Most markets lower as daily Covid cases hits record high
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Thursday, amid concerning reports from the World Health Organization that the daily number of new Covid-19 coronavirus cases globally hit a record this week.
AstraZeneca gearing up to deliver Covid vaccine from September
AstraZeneca said on Thursday that it is collaborating with a number of countries and multilateral organisations to make the University of Oxford's vaccine “widely accessible” in an equitable way, having concluded the first agreements for at least 400 million doses.
IntegraFin reports highest ever gross inflows
IntegraFin reported a 13% improvement in its first-half revenue on Thursday, to £53. 8m, while its profit before tax was up 21. 9% to £27. 3m.
QinetiQ serves up fourth consecutive year of growth
QinetiQ reported its fourth consecutive year of growth on Thursday, with its orders up 25% excluding the LTPA amendment, making for its largest annual order intake in nine years.
IP Group nets £51m from Ceres Power share sale
Intellectual property-based business developer IP Group has sold 12. 25 million shares in Ceres Power for 425p each, it announced on Thursday.
Whitbread to raise £1bn, easyJet to restart flying on 15 June
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 42 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 1. 08% at 6,067. 16 on Wednesday.