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International Paper posts strong quarter, reviews GCF business
International Paper posted strong third-quarter results on Thursday, reporting adjusted earnings of 44 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks consensus estimate of 24 cents by 83%.
Merck tops Q3 earnings forecasts despite slower Gardasil demand
Pharmaceuticals firm Merck reported a solid third quarter on Thursday, with revenue up 4% year-over-year to $16. 7bn, driven by robust sales of its cancer drug Keytruda, although muted demand for the Gardasil HPV vaccine remained a challenge.
London close: Stocks down on corporate earnings, Budget fallout
London stocks ended Thursday in negative territory, weighed down by corporate earnings releases and the market’s response to the new Labour government’s budget unveiled on Wednesday.
Guardian Metal signs up to acquire Tempiute mine option
Guardian Metal Resources announced on Thursday that it has signed a binding letter of intent with Hinkinite Resources to acquire an option on the Tempiute tungsten mine and mill in Nevada, located 240 kilometres north of Las Vegas.
Caspian Sunrise progresses sale of BNG area structures
Caspian Sunrise announced on Thursday that the parties involved in the proposed $88m sale of its shallow MJF and South Yelemes structures at its flagship BNG asset were progressing towards finalising a formal sale and purchase agreement, with completion targeted by the end of the year.
BNP Paribas net income grows as core business faces challenges
BNP Paribas shares were in the red on Thursday morning, after it reported third-quarter net income of €2. 87bn, marking a 5. 9% year-on-year increase, amid challenges in its core lending business and a mixed performance from investment banking.
Oncimmune secures three new contracts
Oncimmune Holdings reported continued commercial progress on Thursday, securing three new contracts since its last update on 9 September.
Hutchmed to receive $20m Fruzaqla milestone payment
Hutchmed China announced on Thursday that it was set to receive a $20m milestone payment from its partner Takeda, after sales of ‘Fruzaqla’, or fruquintinib, surpassed $200m.
Seeing Machines revenue rises, cash outflows narrow
Seeing Machines reported a 17% revenue increase in its year-end results on Thursday, to $67. 6m, aligning with market expectations as regulatory momentum fuelled demand for its driver monitoring technology.
Custodian Property sells vacant Solihull office for £1.4m
Custodian Property Income announced the sale of a vacant office unit in Solihull for £1. 4m on Thursday, achieving a 33% premium over its valuation as of 30 June.
Pan African commissions Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation
Pan African announced the successful commissioning of its Mogale Tailings Retreatment (MTR) operation on Thursday, with the first gold pour at its smelting facility occurring in early October.
Augmentum Fintech to exit investment in FullCircl
Augmentum Fintech announced on Thursday that nCino, a Nasdaq-listed digital banking platform, had agreed to acquire FullCircl, a regulatory technology (RegTech) platform in which it holds an interest.
Asia report: Most markets fall as Bank of Japan holds rates
Asia-Pacific markets saw a general downturn on Thursday as investors reacted to the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates unchanged and monitored China’s latest manufacturing data.
VH Global constructs, commissions two systems in Australia
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities (GSEO) announced on Thursday that the construction and commissioning of two hybrid solar and battery storage systems in New South Wales, Australia had been completed.
Vodafone inks deal to potentially acquire Romania Telekom Mobile
Vodafone announced on Thursday that its Vodafone Romania subsidiary and Digi Romania have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE) concerning a potential acquisition of parts of Telekom Romania Mobile.
Coca-Cola HBC reports strong third-quarter revenue growth
Coca-Cola HBC reported strong organic revenue growth of 13. 9% in its third quarter on Thursday, fuelled by focused execution throughout the summer period.
Haleon 'on track' for full year, notwithstanding currency headwinds
Haleon reported organic revenue growth of 6. 1% for the third quarter on Thursday, driven by balanced increases in both price and volume/mix at 3. 3% and 2. 8% respectively, though reported revenue declined by 0. 6% due to currency impacts.
Haleon reports third-quarter organic growth, Ocado confirms Warby appointment
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 28 points lower on Thursday, having closed down 0. 73% on Wednesday at 8,159. 63.