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CentralNic revenues rise after acquisition of InstraGroup
CentralNic grew revenues by 101% in the first half, boosted by the acquisition of Instragroup.
McBride successfully implements 'Repair' stage of strategy
Mcbride, a European manufacturer and supplier of co-manufactured private label products, is getting close to achieving its targets for adjusted operating margin and return on capital employed (ROCE).
Windar Photonics announces orders from Estonian turbine maker
Windar Photonics announced new orders on Wednesday for Windar's four-beam LiDAR device, the WindVISION, from an international wind turbine original equipment manufacturer.
Trakm8 warns on first-half profits but still confident for full year
Telematics group Trakm8 warned its first-half profits would be lower than last year's but said it was confident about hitting full year targets line with previous years thanks to a strong weighting to the second half.
Director dealings: Fulcrum Utility chairman buys after shares fade from high
Fulcrum Utility Services chairman Phil Holder picked up shares in the multi-utility infrastructure group after its share price tailed off from all-time highs earlier in the summer.
US open: Stocks mixed as Fed speakers eyed
US stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors awaited further hints on interest rate hikes from Federal Reserve speakers.
MPC´s job is not to watch risks crystalise, BoE´s Carney says
The Monetary Policy Committee is tasked by parliament with adressing potential risks, not just talking about or watching them develop, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney told members of the Treasury Select Committee.
FTSE 100 movers: Ashtead gains on results, Worldpay slumps on placing
London’s FTSE 100 index was up 0. 2% to 6,839. 81 in afternoon trade.
Amazon launches new food delivery service to rival JustEat and Deliveroo
US ecommerce giant Amazon is making a move towards the food delivery industry by offering the service in certain areas of London to customers of its Prime subscription.
Results round-up
Investment management firm Hargreaves Lansdown reported a jump in full-year profit as assets under administration grew and the company announced that its chief executive Ian Gorham was stepping down.
Starcom sales and margins slip after price erosion in first half
First-half sales and profit margins at Starcom were down on the same period last year, with low cash levels likely to worry some investors, but the wireless tracking specialist cut operating losses and sounded optimistic notes about current and future trading.
Thursday preview: Genus reports full year results in wake of cow semen lawsuit
FTSE-250 listed animal genetics company Genus reports its full year results on Thursday in the wake of its cow semen court case.
Shanta Gold gets JORC upgrade at Tanzania mine after striking gold
Shares in metal explorer Shanta Gold soared 16% on Wednesday afternoon, as it reported a significant increase in resources and gold at its Tanzania mine.
WPP invests in UK-based online medical education provider
Media agency WPP has invested in UK-based online medical education provider, The Corpus.
Telecable boosts Zegona's first half
Zegona Communications posted its interim report for the six months to 30 June on Wednesday, with revenue at its primary operation - the recent Telecable acquisition - up 4. 4% to €69. 2m, on total group revenue of €70. 5m.
Australian trade minister says no trade deal until Brexit resolution
Steven Ciobo, Australia's trade minister, has poured cold water on claims that the UK could gain a fast-track trade deal with the country ahead of the European Union.
Forterra's profits fall due to low demand amid economic uncertainty
Brickmaker Forterra’s first half year revenues fell since becoming a public company as it turned off kilns at two sites due to low demand amid housebuilding uncertainty.
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund grows in first half, but still underperforms
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund posted its half-yearly financial report for the six months to 30 June on Wednesday, with total net assets growing to £141. 38m, from £131. 14m at the beginning of the period.
Futura Medical perks up on 'breakthrough' erectile dysfunction study
Shares in AIM-listed Futura Medical perked up to a two-year high as the company revealed that trials of its erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment had found it to be effective, safe and with the potential to be the fastest-acting product on the market.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher despite weak German data
European stocks nudged higher as investors digested some disappointing German data and looked ahead to Thursday’s rate announcement from the European Central Bank.