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London close: Stocks close red as ECB expands easing
London stocks closed in the red on Thursday following three days of gains, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK construction sector and rifled through the European Central Bank’s latest easing announcement.
Open Orphan launches Covid antibody testing service
Contract research organisation Open Orphan announced the launch of the ‘hVIVO Covid Clear Test’ on Thursday, its coronavirus antibody testing service, following the completion of installation, testing and training.
Gfinity signs five-year deal with Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management
Esports and video game services company Gfinity has entered into a five-year agreement with Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management (ADMM), it announced on Thursday, to design, develop and deliver a new virtual motorsport racing championship, or ‘ERC’.
Angus Energy submits planning application for pipeline extension
Angus Energy submitted its application to Lincolnshire County Council for the 750 metre extension of the pipeline to the National Grid Terminal, it announced on Thursday, remaining “very close” to its advised timetable.
Tricorn flags 'significant impact' of Covid on revenues
Tube manipulation company Tricorn Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, ahead of its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 March, reporting that its Chinese joint venture had continued to operate “normally” after the reopening of its facility on 15 February.
Oracle Power submits evaluation fee to Pakistan power board
Oracle Power updated the market on the consortium application for a letter of intent to the Pakistan Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) on Thursday, which it submitted in March.
Kazera to acquire control in diamond and mineral sand assets
Investment company Kazera Global announced the conditional acquisition of a controlling interest in a near-term producing diamond mine, and in a heavy mineral sands opportunity, in South Africa on Thursday.
UK Oil & Gas moves to 'strengthen performance', raises £4.2m
UK Oil & Gas announced on Thursday that it plans to carry out a number of material actions, designed to strengthen its overall financial and oil production performance during the current low oil price environment.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher, Australian retail sales plunge
Most markets in Asia turned in modest gains on Thursday, as investors watched the ongoing reopening of economies amid the Covid-19 pandemic, while new data showed Australians keeping their wallets closed during April.
Strategic Minerals raises £1.1m to settle Redmoor purchase
Battery minerals development company Strategic Minerals has raised £1. 1m before expenses through a placing and subscription of 244,444,444 new ordinary shares at a price of 0. 45p each, it announced on Thursday.
Hummingbird signs earn-in deal over its Dugbe Gold Project
Hummingbird Resources has entered into a conditional earn-in agreement with ARX Resources over its Dugbe Gold Project in Liberia, it announced on Thursday.
Dewhurst maintains interim dividend with sales relatively stable
Electrical and control components company Dewhurst reported a “similar level” of sales and profits in its first half report on Thursday, despite the ongoing difficult circumstances in world markets resulting from the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Avacta raising £45m to fund diagnostics and therapies pipeline
Biotherapeutic and reagent developer Avacta Group announced its intention to raise up to £45m through a placing to institutional and other investors, a direct subscription with the company, and offers to retail and other investors via the PrimaryBid platform, it announced on Thursday.
Euromoney revenues rise as it looks to resume events
Euromoney reported a 1% improvement in group revenue in its half-year report on Thursday, to £186. 3m, which included a five percentage point reduction from events cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with its underlying revenue change flat.
Aston Martin to axe 500 jobs, Pennon increases dividend
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 36 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 2. 61% at 6,382. 41.
US close: Markets higher on further lockdown easing
Wall Street stocks closed higher once again on Wednesday, as major indices rallied on growing optimism regarding the reopening of several US states.