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Independent Oil and Gas founder steps down
Michael Jordan, one of the founders of Independent Oil and Gas, announced he would step down from the Board with immediate effect.
Gulf Keystone's shares flop on open offer, CPR
Shares in Gulf Keystone have flopped almost 30% after the company issued a competent person's report (CPR) and outlined a $25m open offer.
CGT union calls on Air France staff to protest at Bobigny courthouse
France’s Confederation Generale du Travail – the country's oldest and most powerful union – has called on Air France workers to stage a protest at the Bobigny courthouse on the 27th and 28th September following the dismissal of a CGT delegate said to have been involved in the “shirt-ripping” incident.
Brazil GDP growth still in the dumps in the second quarter of 2016
Weak spending by households dragged Brazil´s deeper into the mire over the three months to June, but the details of the report offered some glimmers of hope, economists said.
Wednesday newspaper share tips: City of London and Brexit, and Rolls Royce
The City of London is fumbling with fallback positions after its first line that Brexit should not voted into potential reality back in June failed, writes The Financial Times' Lex column.
Thursday preview: Hays reports full year results
Hays reports its full year results on Thursday with analysts expecting the recruitment giant to report an increase in earnings following a strong fourth quarter trading update.
US private sector job growth steady in August, ADP says
The US labour market continued to create jobs at a steady pace in August, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Inland Homes agrees new bank loan as ex-Tesco HQ redevelopment progresses
Inland Homes has refinanced part of its bank debt at improved terms and completed the purchase of a 13-acre regeneration project in Hertfordshire on the site of Tesco's former headquarters.
RyanAir cuts 2017 UK capacity growth plans after Brexit
Ryanair decided to slow the rate of growth of its capacity in the UK in 2017 following the result of the Brexit vote.
Vectura inhaler collaboration with Novartis improves treatment persistence
Novartis has published data about a respiratory drug combination delivered using an inhaler designed in collaboration with Vectura that shows patients are twice as likely to persist with treatment over 12 months than with a popular product already on the market.
English Premier League transfer spending surpasses £1bn
Footballing riches show no sign of letting up as English clubs have spent over £1bn in transfer fees as the summer deadline approaches at midnight on Wednesday.
Tekcapital makes progress as its H1 loss widens
Tekcapital said it has made significant progress towards achieving the objectives it set out last year, as it posted a first-half pre-tax loss of $997,174, from a loss of $659,936.
Amazon Dash launches in Britain with 48 brands on board
Online retailer Amazon has launched its Dash buttons in the United Kingdom, bringing a variety of products to the fingertips of the company's Prime customers.
Government housing schemes 'increasing prices not supply'
Over two-thirds of government spending on house buying incentive programmes actually increases demand and house prices, rather than increasing supply.
Biome Technologies eyes Bioplastics volatility
Technology group Biome Technologies says the early part of 2017 will reflect the unpredictability and volatility related to its Bioplastics product suite being in early-stages commercialisation.
Genesys to buy Interactive Intelligence in $1.4bn deal
Omnichannel software firm Genesys has agreed to buy cloud company Interactive Intelligence in a deal valued at around $1. 4bn.
Europe midday: Stocks mixed after eurozone data; ADP report eyed
European stocks were mixed on Wednesday as investors digested some uninspiring eurozone inflation and unemployment data, ahead of a key US jobs report.
Chesnara's H1 pre-tax profit slips, dividend lifted
Insurance-focused takeover specialist Chesnara has booked a first-half pre-tax profit of £0. 24m, from a year-earlier surplus of £30. 4m, stating its strategy continued to deliver dividend-supporting cash.
Quantum Pharma looks to meet FY market expectations
Quantum Pharma has made good progress during its first half, in line with management views, and anticipates meeting market expectations for the full year.
Weatherly International amends, restates agreement with Orion Mine Finance
Weatherly International has entered into a further amendment and restatement agreement with Orion Mine Finance (Master) Fund I LP.