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Craneware posts jump in H1 revenue and profit
AIM-listed Craneware reported a rise in half-year revenue and profit and said it was well positioned for future growth.
Staffline buys Ireland-based Oak Recruitment
AIM-listed Staffline has announced the acquisition of Ireland-based Oak Recruitment, which specialises in industrial recruitment on a temporary and contract basis, for an undisclosed sum.
Benchmark Holdings to form salmon-breeding JV with SalMar
AIM-listed Benchmark Holdings has signed a long-term agreement with salmon producer SalMar to provide genetics, health and knowledge services to the company.
Shoe Zone promotes Jonathan Fearn as CFO
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has promoted Jonathan Fearn as chief financial officer and a member of the board with immediate effect.
Belvoir Lettings sells Burton office
Property franchise Belvoir Lettings has sold its Burton office to an adjacent Belvoir franchisee which operates in Hinkley, Nuneaton and Tamworth in the Midlands, for an undisclosed fee.
Eurozone Q4 GDP up 0.4%, in line with expectations
Eurozone gross domestic product growth for the fourth quarter was confirmed at 0. 4% thanks to a rebound in investment spending, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday.
Tandem Group's shares surge on promise of increased 2017 profitability
Shares in Tandem Group are up almost a third as investors liked its confident assessment that, despite a degree of macro-economic uncertainty, the group will show increased profitability in 2017.
Thor's shares tumble after news of Nevada mineralisation intersection
Shares in Thor Mining are down 18% after it drilling at the Pilot Mountain tungsten project in Nevada intersected 51m or mineralisation.
Ashtead remains equipped for strong year of growth
Third-quarter results from Ashtead revealed the industrial equipment hire group remained en route to a strong year of growth, with gross capital expenditure expected towards the upper end of its our previous guidance.
Paysafe posts 'outstanding' first full year numbers
Payment solutions provider Paysafe posted its audited preliminary results for the 2016 calendar year on Tuesday, with year-on-year revenue growth of 63% to $1bn.
Shawbrook rejects Pollen St takeover as full year results impress
After consulting with a number of its other large shareholders, Shawbrook has rejected a takeover offer from major investor Pollen Street, while also publishing solid full year results that impressed analysts.
Shell and Saudi Aramco to split downstream joint venture
Oil giants Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Aramco have agreed to separate the assets, liabilities and businesses of their Motiva Enterprises downstream joint venture.
Ibstock's 2016 revenue rises after pick-up in second half
Ibstock’s 2016 revenues rose due to a stronger second half from increased activity in the housing sector, while the brick manufacturer remains cautious due to uncertainties surrounding Brexit.
Grafton shares rise on solid full year results
Shares in building supplies group Grafton rose 8% as the company said a strong contribution from its Isero acquisition in the Netherlands helped to boost full year operating profits by 14% to £142m.
Amec Foster Wheeler wins Shell EPCM framework
Amec Foster Wheeler has won a five-year global framework agreement with Shell to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for its downstream projects worldwide.
Europe open: Stocks start lower as EU leaders mull multi-speed bloc
European stocks began the morning slightly lower, tracking the weak close to trading overnight on Wall Street.
German factory orders crash in January, some economists sceptical
Demand for German manufactured goods ground to a screeching halt at the turn of the year, leading some economists to stress the volatile nature of the data, which was at odds with recent more upbeat survey data.
Annual house price growth at weakest since July 2013, says Halifax
House prices in the three months to February were up 5. 1% from the same period the year before, but down compared to a 5. 7% increase in the three months to January, according to data from lender Halifax.
Cairn Energy says Senegal drill tests in line with expectations
Cairn Energy said drill testing at its SNE-5 appraisal well off Senegal had produced flow rates of more than 4,000 barrels per day.
IP Group limps through year with small fair value increase
Intellectual property-based business developer IP Group announced its annual financial results for the year to 31 December on Tuesday, with an overall net increase in the fair value of its portfolio, excluding net investment, of £6. 5m - weakening from the £86. 2m improvement in 2015.