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London close: Stocks buoyed by solid economic data
London stocks ended Thursday on a positive note, buoyed by data confirming expected growth in the UK economy for the second quarter.
Atome completes Paraguay free trade zone agreement
Green fertiliser project developer Atome announced the completion of a formal free trade zone (FTZ) contract for its flagship 145 MW Villeta project in Paraguay on Thursday.
TPG reportedly shortlisted as possible easyHotel buyer
Private equity firm TPG has been shortlisted as a potential buyer for the easyHotel chain of budget accommodation, it was reported on Thursday, valued at about £400m.
Polarean Imaging retains co-founder on consultant basis
MRI technology specialist Polarean Imaging announced the appointment of Bastiaan Driehuys as a consultant to the company on Thursday, effective immediately.
Redcentric reports solid full-year figures
Managed IT service provider Redcentric reported a robust full-year financial performance on Thursday, alongside significant progress in operational integration.
Quantum Blockchain shares slide on crypto mining method update
Quantum Blockchain Technologies shares were sliding on Thursday, after it updated the market on its recent activities aimed at developing disruptive bitcoin mining technologies.
Capital confident despite some first-half weakness
Mining services company Capital reported a mixed first half on Thursday, as it continued its strategic expansion and investment in new growth areas.
3i Infrastructure investee buys majority stake in JLEN AD portfolio
3i Infrastructure portfolio company Future Biogas has acquired a 51% stake in a portfolio of six anaerobic digestion facilities from JLEN Environmental Assets Group, it was announced on Thursday, for £68. 1m.
Asia report: Markets rise as US consumer inflation slows
Asia-Pacific markets generally rose on Thursday, driven by stronger-than-expected GDP growth in Japan, though China's economic indicators presented a mixed picture.
Empiric Student Property confident after solid first half
Empiric Student Property reported a strong financial and operational first-half performance on Thursday, with a strategic shift towards growth as the company capitalised on favourable market conditions.
OSB Group shares slide on lower margin forecast
Shares in specialist lender OSB Group were sliding on Thursday morning despite a robust set of first-half results, as it cut its net interest guidance for the full financial year.
Judges Scientific acquires Teer Coatings in £12m deal
Specialist scientific instrument investor Judges Scientific announced the acquisition of Magsputter, the holding company of Teer Coatings, on Thursday.
C&C Group on track despite mixed summer weather
C&C Group said in a trading update on Thursday that despite challenging weather conditions in June, its earnings for the year to date were in line with expectations, with a strong outlook for the rest of the financial year.
Woodside updates cost expectations ahead of first-half results
Woodside flagged anticipated first-half production costs of $710m to $780m in an update on Thursday, with royalties, excise and levies expected to amount to $180m to $210m.
Admiral first-half profits rise, Woodside defers tax against Sangomar project
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 21 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0. 56% on Wednesday at 8,281. 05.