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MicroSalt files US patent application for new formulation
MicroSalt announced the filing of a new patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday, for a new method to create granulated salt from powdered formulations.
London close: Stocks slip as BoE holds rates steady
London stocks closed sharply lower on Thursday, as investors digested a slew of central bank decisions across the globe.
Sabien Technology project approved by City of Phoenix
Sabien Technology Group announced significant progress on its waste plastics-to-oil initiative in the United States on Thursday, following the approval of its project by the City of Phoenix Council on 18 December.
Synergia reports progress with Cambay workover programme
Synergia Energy updated the market on its workover activities at the Cambay PSC in India on Thursday, where it holds a 50% working interest.
Bestway launching CVA amid off-licence lease challenges
Bestway Group, one of the UK’s largest privately owned companies, is initiating a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to address challenges in its Bargain Booze and Wine Rack retail operations, it was reported on Thursday.
New Property Franchise Group CFO to start in January
Multi-brand property franchisor the Property Franchise Group announced on Thursday that, after a transition period, Ben Dodds was being fully appointed as its chief financial officer, effective 2 January.
Serabi Gold commissions Coringa classification plant
Brazil-focused gold mining and development company Serabi Gold announced the full commissioning of the classification plant at its Coringa Gold Operation in Brazil’s Pará State on Thursday.
FD Technologies proposes £120m tender offer to shareholders
FD Technologies confirmed plans to return up to £120m to shareholders on Thursday, through a tender offer following the disposal of its First Derivative business to EPAM Systems.
GlobalData secures £340m of new debt facilities
Data, analytics, and insights specialist GlobalData announced new debt financing facilities totaling £340m on Thursday, to support its growth transformation plan and enhance its capacity for mergers and acquisitions.
Great Western Mining to start pilot production at Western Milling JV
Great Western Mining announced on Thursday that pilot production at the Western Milling joint venture in Nevada was set to start, following an inspection by the Nevada State Inspector of Mines, scheduled for 16 January.
Blackbird reports progress with platform features, customer contracts
Blackbird, the developer and licensor of advanced cloud-native video editing platforms, updated the market on the progress of its ‘elevate. io’ product and key contract renewals for its flagship Blackbird platform on Thursday.
Asia report: Markets fall as BoJ holds rates, Fed cuts
Asia-Pacific markets retreated on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve’s cautious outlook after its latest rate cut, and a decision by the Bank of Japan to maintain its policy rate.
FCA extends deadline for firms to respond to motor finance complaints
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) extended the deadline for firms to respond to complaints, it announced on Thursday, related to motor finance agreements without discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs), until 4 December 2025.
Serco flags underlying profit growth, confidence in 2025
Outsourcing giant Serco forecast full-year revenue of £4. 8bn in an update on Thursday, in line with its prior guidance but reflecting an organic revenue decline of 3%.
Wood Group wins contract with OMV Petrom, Serco flags full-year operating profit growth
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 89 points lower on Thursday, having closed up 0. 05% on Wednesday at 8,199. 11.