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Amiad Water looking at better-than-expected 2015
Amiad Water Systems was warming the market up for significantly better full-year results than anticipated on Tuesday, in a trading update ahead of its final figures for the year ended 31 December 2015.
FastForward company launches nano-paywall platform for publishers
SatoshiPay, a company backed by FastForward Innovations, has launched a platform for online publishers to monetise content through a login-free paywall using “nanopayments”.
Asia report: China, New Zealand buck regional losses
China and New Zealand led gains in Asia on Tuesday, while most other trading floors in the region took a breather from recent rallies.
Total Produce buys 65% stake in US-based Progressive Produce
Fresh produce company Total Produce has acquired a 65% equity stake in Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce for an undisclosed sum.
Stark warning from Dewhurst boss
There was a stark warning from the top of Dewhurst this week, with the company looking at a tough market and seriously muted demand for its keypad and switch products.
Babcock JV wins £1.1bn contract with MoD
Babcock International’s joint venture with Lockheed Martin, Ascent Flight Training, has been awarded a £1. 1bn contract from the Ministry of Defence.
Low & Bonar full year profit slips amid challenging markets
Performance materials group Low & Bonar posted drop in full year pre-tax profit as revenue slipped in challenging markets.
FCA raises concerns about possible CFD mis-selling
The City of London regulator has warned of possible industry-wide failings in the selling of trading products such as spread-bets, contracts for difference (CFD) and forex.
BP plunges into losses but maintains fourth quarter dividend
BP held its quarterly dividend at 10 cents a share as $2. 6bn of write-downs and restructuring charges sent it crashing into losses for the fourth quarter and full year.
Aureus Mining forms committee to look at enhancing shareholder value
Aureus Mining has formed a special committee to conduct a review of strategic options to enhance shareholder value.
JP Morgan Cazenove initiates coverage of Britvic and AG Barr
JP Morgan Cazenove has initiated coverage of soft drink companies Britvic and AG Barr at ‘underweight’ and ‘overweight’ respectively.
Fuel, food prices impact NWF Group revenues
NWF Group maintained its strong heading in the first half of the year, despite low fuel and commodity prices impacting on revenue.
Eurozone producer prices fall more than expected
Eurozone producer prices fell more than expected in December, according to figures released by Eurostat.
Eurozone unemployment rate nudges down in December
The Eurozone unemployment rate fell to a seasonally-adjusted 10. 4% in December, down from 10. 5% in November and 11. 4% the same month in 2014, data from Eurostat showed.
Home Retail a 'sell' after Sainsbury's takeover offer, says Canaccord
Home Retail had its ‘sell’ rating reiterated by Canaccord Genuity on Tuesday after the company agreed on the terms of a takeover bid from J Sainsbury.
UK construction growth at nine-month low
The UK construction sector experienced a slowdown at the start of the year, data released on Tuesday showed.
Public Service Properties sells German care asset
Public Service Properties continued down the path of asset disposal on Tuesday, announcing the sale of its Brakel care home property in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Findel vexes Sports Direct with sale of Kitbag to Fanatics
Despite keen reported interest from major shareholder Sports Direct, home shopping specialist Findel has sold its Kitbag sports subsidiary to US merchandiser Fanatics Inc for £11. 55m cash.
Ultra Electronics finance director to join Oxford Instruments board
Departing Ultra Electronics Holdings’ group finance director Mary Waldner has been appointed to the board of Oxford Instruments.
Credit Suisse cuts global equities to 'benchmark', trims S&P 500 target
Credit Suisse downgraded global equities to ‘benchmark’ and cut its year-end S&P 500 target to 2,050 from 2,150, having already reduced its equity weightings to the lowest level since December 2008.