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London close: Stocks mixed as investors look to Jackson Hole
London's stock markets closed on a mixed note Thursday, as traders remained cautious ahead of a speech from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Novacyt recovers £12.2m in VAT after settling DHSC dispute
Molecular diagnostics company Novacyt announced the successful recovery of £12. 2m in VAT from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Thursday.
Boston Fed president Collins signals her support for rate cuts
Boston Federal Reserve president Susan Collins suggested on Thursday that it would soon be appropriate for the Fed to initiate a cycle of interest rate cuts, indicating her likely support for a rate reduction at the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting.
Guardian Metal reports positive drilling progress at Pilot Mountain
Nevada-focussed strategic mineral explorer Guardian Metal Resources updated the market on drilling at its flagship Pilot Mountain Project on Thursday, located in the Walker Lane Mineral Belt.
Empire Metals confirms high-purity anatase at Pitfield Project
Resource explorer and developer Empire Metals announced a significant update on its recently-discovered titanium dioxide mineral deposit at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia on Thursday.
Anglo Asian announces production guidance as it raises tailings capacity
Azerbaijan-focussed gold, copper and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining announced its production guidance for the full year on Thursday.
Petro Matad upbeat on recent operational progress
Mongolian oil company Petro Matad updated the market on its operations on Thursday, highlighting the successful re-entry and completion of the Heron-1 oil discovery well, as well as plans for its upcoming 2024 drilling programme.
Calnex confident in outlook as it launches new products
Telecommunications test and measurement and cloud computing specialist Calnex Solutions reported significant advancements in product development and strategic initiatives in an update on Thursday, despite ongoing challenges in the telecoms sector.
Ariana outlines reorganisation of Turkish assets
Mineral explorer and developer Ariana Resources announced the successful reorganisation of its interests in Türkiye on Thursday, following completion of a merger between Zenit and Pontid.
Nexxen reports solid first-half performance
Advertising technology specialist Nexxen International reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter on Thursday, marked by record highs in several key areas.
Macfarlane Group confident despite fall in revenue, earnings
Macfarlane Group reported an 8% drop in first-half group revenue on Thursday, to £129. 6m, down from £141. 6m in the first six months of 2023.
Mears Group launches new £20m share buyback programme
Housing and care service specialist Mears Group announced the launch of a new share buyback programme on Thursday, worth up to £20m.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Bank of Korea holds rates
Asia-Pacific markets experienced modest gains on Thursday as investors analysed regional business activity reports and the latest Federal Reserve minutes.
Ithaca Energy earnings slide amid production decrease
Exploration and production company Ithaca Energy said in its half-year results on Thursday that amid a decrease in production, it achieved adjusted EBITDAX of $533m, down from $979. 7m in the first half of last year.
Gateley appoints Edward Knapp as its next chair
Professional services firm Gateley announced the appointment of Edward Knapp as an independent non-executive director and its chair designate on Thursday.
Serco wins $320m US space base contract
Serco has been awarded a $320m contract by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), it announced on Thursday, to modernise the electrical infrastructure at the US Space Force's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland.
Serco wins $320m space base contract, JD Sports returns to like-for-like growth
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open seven points lower on Thursday, having closed up 0. 12% on Wednesday at 8,283. 43.