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Bioquell lifts H1 profit, restructures management
Bioquell has booked a first-half pre-tax profit of £378,000, from a profit of £69,000. Revenue slipped to £12. 1m, from £12. 5m. It cited cost reduction for the improved profitability as it implemented several management changes.
US existing home sales drop more than expected in July
Sales of existing US homes fell more than expected in July, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
Exillon Energy provides July production update
Exillon Energy achieved record production of 14,446 barrels a day in July with average output running at 13,883b/d, the company said in a statement.
Wednesday newspaper share tips: Persimmon perused by pundits
"Persimmon is really only as safe as the houses the government pays it to build," contends Financial Times' Lex column.
FTSE 250 movers: OneSavings leads three peers higher, Investec ragged by rand
The FTSE 250 was in positive territory by Wednesday afternoon, unlike its blue chip sister, as a gaggle of specialist banks lifted the mid-cap index 0. 25% to 18,027. 79.
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Glencore held out the prospect of a return to dividend payments in 2016 as management promised to focus on delivering even lower levels of net funding and debt by the end of the year than previously indicated and provided investors with an update on its asset disposal programme.
FHFA flags potential significant shift in US home prices in June
A potentially significant shift might be underway in US home prices, a government agency said.
Bayer and Monsanto move closer to a deal
Bayer and Monsanto came closer to agreeing a combination of their two businesses on Tuesday evening.
FTSE 100 movers: Old Mutual slumps on rand slide; WPP jumps on results
London’s FTSE 100 index was down 0. 3% to 6,848. 32 in afternoon trading.
Metal Tiger increases shareholding in Red Rock Resources
Mineral project investor Metal Tiger has increased its shareholding in gold and iron ore explorer Red Rock Resources in a bid to capitalise on the recovering resource sector.
WPP interim headline profit and revenue beat expectations
Shares in WPP rallied on Wednesday after the advertising giant reported better-than-expected headline pre-tax profit, revenue and organic sales growth for the first half.
Broker tips: Hikma, Drax, TT Electronics
Hikma Pharmaceuticals' shares have been maintain as 'hold' by Numis, with a target price of 2660p, following the company's surprise profit warning earlier in August and its interim numbers out on Wednesday.
Thursday preview: Playtech, CRH report first half results
Playtech is expected to reveal healthy revenue growth in its first half results on Thursday, driven by a strong performance in its casino business.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals maintained as 'Hold' by Numis with 2660p price target
Hikma Pharmaceuticals' shares have been maintain as 'Hold' by Numis, with a target price of 2660p, following the company's surprise profit warning earlier in August and its interim numbers out on Wednesday.
Xaar eyes growth in second half as R&D begins to pay off
While Xaar confirmed sales and profits were down in the first half of the year, the injket printhead specialist said its investment in new technology over the last few years should soon start to bear fruit.
Lloyds boss issues apology for negative publicity
Lloyds Bank's chief issued a statement to his 75,000 employees reassuring them of his commitment to the firm after allegations over his private life surfaced earlier this month following a business trip to Singapore, according to a report by Sky News.
Arian Silver extends exclusive gold, silver project evaluation period
Arian Silver said the exclusivity period for it to evaluate a gold and silver tailings project held by Tierra Nuevo Mining Ltd has been extended by 60 days to 28 October.
Rent increases by 2.4% in the past year, says ONS
Private rents across the UK increased by 2. 4% in the past year and outpaced the growth in real wages, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Pathfinder says UK High Court orders sale of shares
Pathfinder Minerals said the UK High Court has issued an order for the sale of a total 19. 8m shares held by JV Consultores Internacionais Limitada (JVC) and Diogo Cavaco.
CloudBuy to build online marketplace for FSB
AIM-listed CloudBuy, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce marketplaces, has signed a five-year contract with business services provider FSB to deliver a new online marketplace for its members.