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Asa Resource Group investigating 'mischievous' whistleblower claims
Asa Resource Group said on Tuesday that its board received certain anonymous allegations relating to the operations at Freda Rebecca Gold Mine in Zimbabwe, in which the company has an 85% interest.
Circle Holdings to develop £32.3m Birmingham hospital
Healthcare provider Circle Holdings is to develop a £32. 3m hospital in Birmingham after gaining financial backing from a US real estate investment trust.
UK supermarket sales slow as prices rise, Morrisons swims against tide
Resurgent Morrisons was the only one of the big four supermarkets to grow sales over the past 12 weeks, as the industry's growth slowed but shop price inflation continue to accelerate.
ITE Group reassures on FY 2017 revenues
Shares in international exhibitions company ITE Group are up almost 5% as it said trading conditions in a number of regions in which it operates continue to be challenging, but reassured investors on its full-year 2017 revenues.
Dot dot dot: Nanoco frustrates as sales slow to materialise
Nanoco Group, maker of cadmium-free quantum dots that enhance colours in TVs and other LCD screens, produced a solid first half result but warned on full year profits as sales in the second half "have not yet materialised".
Flowtech Fluidpower's FY 2016 profit rises and Q1 2017 revenues surge
Flowtech Fluidpower's shares are up more than 6% as it reported a surge in first-quarter 2017 revenue after confirming a rise in its 2016 pre-tax profit and total dividend.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Trump, Xi meeting
US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street as investors awaited some data later in the session and looked ahead to a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and Friday.
Germany and France lead eurozone retail sales rebound
Eurozone retail sales bounced back more than expected in February thanks to strong growth in Germany and France and solid output elsewhere, but economists said the data suggested consumer spending growth slowed in the first quarter of the year.
Regal Petroleum makes solid progress in Ukraine
Oil and gas exploration and production company Regal Petroleum updated the market on its operational activities at its Ukrainian gas and condensate fields on Tuesday, which comprise the Mekhediviska-Golotvshinska (MEX-GOL) and Svyrydivske (SV) fields, and the Vasyschevskoye (VAS) field, all of which are 100% owned-and-operated.
Bowleven notes end of review, says not in active talks about a merger or sale
Bowleven's shares are down almost 3% after it confirmed its strategic review had concluded and that it was not in active discussions with any third party in relation to a corporate deal, such as a merger or sale of the company.
Utilitywise interim profit up; trading policies revised
Utility cost management consultancy Utilitywise reported a small jump in interim profit on Tuesday as revenue grew and the company lifted its dividend.
First patient dosed in Verona cystic fibrosis treatment trial
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercialising innovative therapeutics for the treatment of respiratory diseases, Verona Pharma, announced on Tuesday that the first patient had been enrolled and dosed in a Phase 2a clinical study to evaluate its product candidate, RPL554, as a treatment for cystic fibrosis.
Demonetisation no match for Koovs
India-focussed fashion e-commerce retailer Koovs updated the market on its trading for the year to 31 March on Tuesday, ahead of its annual results.
AdEPT Telecom's shares rise on expected underlying EBITDA rise
Shares in AdEPT Telecom are up almost 12% after the company said it sees underlying EBITDA up 26% on the year, and recommends an increased final and therefore total dividend.
Topps Tiles sales fall as home improvement market slows
Topps Tiles reported a drop in sales on Tuesday as it pointed to a slowdown in the home improvement market.
Europa narrows loss as it works towards production
Ireland and UK-focussed oil and gas exploration, development and production company Europa Oil & Gas announced its interim results for the six months to 31 January on Tuesday, with revenue rising marginally to £0. 8m from £0. 6m.
Housebuilding softness drags on construction growth, Markit/CIPS finds
A softening of the UK housing market led to a slowdown in construction industry growth in March, a closely followed survey revealed on Tuesday.
Broker tips: BP, Rotork, Mediclinic, housebuilders
Deutsche Bank has upgraded its stance on oil giant BP to 'buy' from 'hold' with an unchanged price target of 505p.
Inland Homes secures planning permission for 58 homes in Uxbridge
Brownfield housebuilder Inland Homes has secured planning permission to construct 58 homes in Middlesex.
Macquarie downgrades Mediclinic to 'neutral'
Macquarie downgraded South African private hospital group Mediclinic International to 'neutral' from 'outperform' and reduced the price target to 770p from 860p.