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Franchise Brands confirms potential acquisition
Franchise Brands confirmed on Wednesday that it is in advanced stages regarding a potential acquisition that would constitute a reverse takeover under AIM rules.
London midday: Stocks slide as Trump trade fades
Equity markets in London fell on Wednesday, with cyclical stocks on the back foot amid growing scepticism over whether US President Donald Trump will be able to deliver on his economic promises.
Eckoh wins largest contract to date
Global provider of secure payment products and customer contact solutions, Eckoh, announced on Wednesday that it won a new $3. 7m five-year contract to provide secure payment services to a large unnamed US telecommunications provider.
Strategic Minerals confirms start of Redmoor drill programme
Diversified mineral production and development company Strategic Minerals confirmed on Wednesday that Energold Drilling Corporation, the drilling company appointed by Cornwall Resources (CRL), informed CRL that it has commenced drilling at the Redmoor project in Cornwall.
LGO Energy confirms GY-682 well now on production
Shares in LGO Energy are down more than 2% after confirming its first development well, GY-682, is now on production at a stable initial rate of 55 bopd of light sweet crude oil.
Alecto says Capital Drilling awarded Mowana blast and drill contract
Alecto said Capital Drilling Ltd has been awarded the contract for drill and blast at the Mowana Copper Project in Botswana and is currently mobilising its equipment to site.
ECSC reports jump in revenues as it ramps up sales team
ECSC reported a sharp jump in revenues for the latest 15-month stretch as it made preparations to significantly scale the business over the course of 2017 ahead of new legislation due to come into effect in 2018, sharply increasing the size of its sales team in the process.
Europe midday: Stocks under pressure on concerns about Trump policies
European equity markets were under pressure on Wednesday, following downbeat sessions in Asia and the US, with bank stocks the worst performers.
Cello Group confident of achieving expectations in 2017
Cello Group's shares are up almost 2% after investors focused on the company's confidence in achieving expectations for 2017 over its swing to a full-year pre-tax loss in 2016.
Asia report: Markets lower after failed North Korea missile test
Markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as North Korea tested another missile and a stronger yen weighed on Japanese stocks.
UK households most pessimistic about financial prospects since 2013
UK households were the most pessimistic about their financial prospects in March since November 2013 as rising inflation began to bite, according to the latest survey from IHS Markit, which found that more than half of respondents expect the Bank of England to hike rates in the next 12 months.
Quixant's shares surge after impressive FY revenue growth, good start to 2017
Shares in Quixant are up almost 5% as traders like its full-year results, which include a more than doubling of revenue, and news of a good start to 2017.
JPMorgan tops investment bank rankings as European rivals suffer
US investment banks are head and shoulders above their European counterparts, according to new research which sees JPMorgan Chase retain its place at the top of the leaderboard ahead of four other Wall Street giants.
Europe open: Stocks down, traders eye key levels for Brent and euro
European stocks began the morning on a down note, tracking a weaker Wall Street as investors took profits following recent strong gains for the main benchmarks.
Gemalto crashes after slashing 2017 sales guidance
Gemalto stock crashed after the company lowered it sales guidance for 2017.
Verona Pharma partners with QuintilesIMS for respiratory disease clinical trials
Verona Pharma has entered into a strategic services agreement with QuintilesIMS, a provider of biopharmaceutical development services, relating to its respiratory disease treatments.
US pre-open: Stocks set for more losses as Trump optimism fades
US stocks looked set for further losses on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that President Donald Trump will be able to deliver on his promised tax cuts to boost business.
Van Elle Holdings' shares slide on FY revenue downgrade
Shares in Van Elle Holdings are down a fifth after it warned full-year revenue will come in 5% below previous expectations.
Solo Oil invests £2.55m in helium company
Natural resources investor Solo Oil has bought a 10% stake in Helium One for £2. 55m, which was partly paid for from a share placing.
James Cropper set for results ahead of expectations
James Cropper issued what its board called a “positive” trading update for the 52 weeks to 1 April on Wednesday.