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Johnson & Johnson shares rise on earnings beat despite mixed outlook
Johnson & Johnson's stock was in the green on Wednesday, after the pharmaceutical giant reported second-quarter earnings and sales that surpassed analysts' expectations, largely driven by its innovative medicines segment.
London close: Stocks mixed as UK inflation holds steady
London stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as the latest inflation data came in slightly higher than anticipated, casting doubt on a potential interest rate cut in August.
Vela strikes 'opportunistic' deal with Hamak Gold
Vela Technologies, an investing company focussed on early-stage and pre-IPO disruptive technology investments, announced on Wednesday that it has entered into an unsecured convertible loan note instrument with Hamak Gold, a Liberia-based gold exploration and development company listed in London.
Mineral and Financial reports regulatory progress at Lagoa Salgada
Mineral and Financial Investments updated the market on the Lagoa Salgada polymetallic project in Portugal on Wednesday, reporting that Redcorp Empreendimentos Mineros, in which it holds a conditional 20% carried interest, had successfully filed the final stage submission of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the project.
Oriole Resources reports progress at Bibemi
Central Africa-focussed gold explorer Oriole Resources updated the market on its 82. 2%-owned Bibemi orogenic gold project in Cameroon on Wednesday.
Serabi maintains guidance after solid second quarter
Serabi Gold released its second quarter production results and operating highlights for the second quarter of the year on Wednesday, reporting significant improvements in gold production and financial stability.
Panthera kicks off drilling at Bido Project
West Africa and India-focussed gold explorer and developer Panthera Resources announced the start of a drilling programme at its Bido Project in Burkina Faso on Wednesday.
Angus completes annual shutdown at Saltfleetby
Angus Energy announced on Wednesday that it has successfully completed its planned annual maintenance shutdown at the Saltfleetby site, finishing on 13 July.
Brooks Macdonald ends fourth quarter in line with guidance
Brooks Macdonald Group reported a 7% increase in funds under management over its financial year in an update on Wednesday, reaching £18bn, with full-year results expected to align with market expectations.
Oxford Biomedica appoints new finance chief
Cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Oxford Biomedica announced the appointment of Lucinda ‘Lucy’ Crabtree as its new chief financial officer and a member of the board on Wednesday.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan manufacturing confidence rises
Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed performance on Wednesday, with Australia's benchmark surging to an all-time high, buoyed by strong performances in several key sectors.
Kenmare reports decent half-year production figures
Titanium and zircon producer Kenmare Resources updated the market on operations at the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine in northern Mozambique on Wednesday, reporting significant year-on-year improvements in a number of key metrics.
Helical reports solid development and letting progress
Helical updated the market on its recent trading on Wednesday, reporting significant advancements in its development projects, lettings, sales, and financial performance.
Smiths Group sells down stake in ICU Medical
Smiths Group announced the sale of 1. 2 million shares in ICU Medical on Wednesday, amounting to roughly 4. 9% of ICU Medical’s issued share capital.
Reckitt US warehouse hit by tornado, Smiths Group sells down stake in ICU
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 17 points higher on Wednesday, having closed down 0. 22% on Tuesday at 8,164. 90.