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Trump: May, Juncker, Putin all urge closer relations
After shocking pollsters and investors by winning the race to become the 45th US president, Donald Trump received a range of congratulatory messages from world leaders, with a strong theme of building bridges and improving .
Stellar Diamonds signs JVs for Guinea and Liberia projects
AIM-listed Stellar Diamonds has agreed to joint ventures with Dubai-based Citigate Commodities Trading, over the miner’s kimberlite project in Guinea and two exploration licences in Liberia.
Mosman Oil and Gas acquires Pine Mills oil field
Mosman Oil and Gas have entered into an agreement to acquire an 80% interest in the Pine Mills oil field in Texas and its operating company Buccaneer Operating LLC.
Dods Group turns in improved, in-line H1 pre-tax profit
Events and media services company Dods Group has turned in a much improved and in-line first-half pre-tax profit of £818,000 thanks to a surge in revenue to £9. 74m.
Europe midday: Stocks off lows after Trump speech; pharma issues gain
European stocks were down but paring losses by midday as investors were somewhat reassured by the conciliatory tone Donald Trump struck in his acceptance speech, while gold rallied and the dollar slumped against the yen.
Immedia Group confirms three-year contract with JD Sports Fashion
Multi-media content and digital solutions provider Immedia Group confirms a three-year contract won in September is with retailer JD Sports Fashion.
London midday: FTSE falls after Trump presidency but losses limited
The FTSE 100 was in the red on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected US President but losses were not as severe as expected as pharmaceutical stocks rallied and a US rate hike this year seemed less likely.
Taptica sees FY adjusted EBITDA beating views
Mobile advertising platform Taptica reckons its full-year adjusted EBITDA will come in at about $22. 5m, significantly higher than market views and up more than 200% on the year.
Trump win hits dollar and probability of Fed's December rate hike
US President-elect Donald Trump's election triumph has sent the US dollar down on several key crosses as the price of gold flew higher, at the same time lowering the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
Management Resource Solutions closes unit after contract issues
Management Resource Solutions, the Australia-focused equipment and construction services group, has closed its consulting business after terminating its last, lossmaking contracts, with management saying they plan to take to the courts to try and recover "several million dollars" it feels are due.
US pre-open: Stocks set for weaker open after Trump win, but futures off lows
US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street, although losses were set to be a lot less heavy than originally thought, as investors digested news that Donald Trump has won the US presidential race.
UK exports rise in third quarter but trade deficit widens in September
UK exports rose strongly in the three months to September, the first full quarter after the EU referendum, though the UK’s trade deficit widened much more than expected in the last month.
Asia report: Markets turn red as Trump fears become reality
Markets in Asia plummeted as investors in the region clambered for safe havens on Wednesday, as it became increasingly obvious during the session that Republican candidate Donald Trump was to become the 45th United States president.
Sciys wins space satellite contract with OneWeb
Sciys, a supplier of bespoke software systems, has won a contract with OneWeb to deliver satellite mission-planning software based on its Pleniter product.
Lookers reports positive trading in third quarter
Motor retail and aftersale service group Lookers reported a positive trading performance in the third quarter, with a strong result in the key month of September, which is when the new registration is introduced.
Elementis boosted by Berenberg upgrade
Elementis shares were given a boost on Wednesday after Berenberg raised its rating on the stock to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ and raised the target price to 270p from 200p.
Macquarie ups Amec Foster to 'neutral'
Macquarie upgraded Amec Foster Wheeler to ‘neutral’ from ‘underperform’ but cut the price target to 400p from 420p, with the stock now sufficiently de-rated after last month’s disappointing trading update.
Rio Tinto suspends senior executive over payments probe
Rio Tinto has suspended one of its senior executives after the company became aware of email correspondence relating to payments of $10. 5m to a consultant providing advisory services on the Simandou project in Guinea.
Esure's premiums rise while it benefits from Gocompare.com demerger
Esure’s premiums increased for the year to date, while it also benefited from its November demerger from Gocompare. com, an insurance comparison website.
Capital markets pare initial losses after Trump´s acceptance speech
Global capital markets largely pared their initial 'risk-aversion' move following the election victory by US Republican candidate Donald Trump.