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Harworth Group updates on Kellingley Colliery redevelopment
Brownfield regeneration and property investor Harworth Group has secured a resolution to grant planning permission for a major commercial redevelopment of the former Kellingley Colliery in Yorkshire.
US pre-open: Stocks seen slightly lower after Trump comments; banks eyed
US futures pointed to a slightly weaker open on Wall Street on Thursday as investors digested comments from Donald Trump that sent the dollar tumbling, ahead of earnings from banking heavyweights.
AB Foods valuation 'attractive' on sugar and Primark upturn, Jefferies says
Shares in Associated British Foods were given a boost by an upgrade from Jefferies to a 'buy' recommendation on the back of continued strength in its sugar business and an expected upturn in margins from its Primark retail arm.
Chinese export, import growth beats forecasts in March
Chinese export and import growth raced past forecasts in March but some economists highlighted the slower pace of increase in import volumes as a potential sign that the economy might have already started to cool.
Sainsbury's to convert Argos stores to digital, expand Habitat
Sainsbury's, which has just opened its 50th Argos Digital store, has announced plans to transform 60 stand-alone Argos stores to the digital format and open 10 further Mini Habitat stores in its supermarkets.
Matomy Media chief executive Ofer Druker steps down
Digital media company Matomy Media said its co-founder and chief executive, Ofer Druker, is stepping down as CEO to pursue new challenges.
Galantas Gold completes Omagh gold property's portal works construction
Galantas Gold Corporation said construction of the portal works for development of its underground gold mine at the Omagh gold property, County Tyrone, are complete.
Ergomed appoints Dr Jan Petracek as CEO of subsidiary PrimeVigilance
AIM-listed Ergomed, a provider of services to the pharmaceutical sector, has appointed Dr Jan Petracek as chief executive of its drug safety subsidiary Prime Vigilance.
London open: Stocks edge lower after Trump dollar comments
London stocks edged lower in early trade as investors digested the latest comments from US President Donald Trump and looked ahead to the long Easter weekend.
UK housing supplies shrink, while prices put pressure on housebuilders
UK housing supply shortages continued to worsen in March, according to a report from the surveying industry on Thursday, which also found London's property slowdown dragged on house prices.
Blue Prism sees FY revenues 'significantly ahead' of market views
AIM-listed Blue Prism said on Thursday that revenue for the full year is anticipated to be "significantly ahead" of existing market expectations thanks to strong sales progress and ongoing momentum in the pipeline.
HSS Hire CEO John Gill to step down
HSS Hire has announced that chief executive officer John Gill will step down after eight years at the tool and equipment rental company.
Fist gas production at Ascent Resources Slovenia well
Commercial gas production has started from Ascent Resources’ well in Slovenia.
Oxford Instruments sees FY results in line with previous year
Oxford Instruments said on Thursday that its full-year performance is anticipated to be in line with the prior year.
PZ Cussons results to be in line with expectations as Nigeria improves
Imperial Leather, Carex and Original Source maker PZ Cussons expects full year results to be in line with forecasts as it has traded well in all regions, particularly as Nigeria hits its peak season.
Onzima Ventures to buy remaining stake in drug discovery company
AIM-listed investor Onzima Ventures is to buy the remaining 51% stake it does not already own in N4 Pharma, a drug discovery company, subject to shareholder approval.
Thursday newspaper round-up: US-China deal, RBS, Sky, Barclays
President Trump has offered China an audacious grand bargain: the promise of a stable trade relationship between the world’s two largest economies in return for its help in neutering North Korea’s nuclear programme. The White House believes that Kim Jong-un’s regime is on course to build a nuclear missile capable of reaching the West Coast of America by the end of Mr Trump’s four-year term. - The Times.
BNN Technology raises £25m in placing to invest in new platforms
BNN Technology has successfully completed a placing announced earlier on Thursday, raising gross proceeds of £25m to fund investment in two new platforms and other initiatives in line with its strategy to become a major data-focused internet portal in China.
Dorcaster to buy escape entertainment franchise for £12m
AIM-listed investor Dorcaster is to buy Experiential Ventures, the holding company of Escape Hunt group, an entertainment franchise, for £12m, partly funded from an equity placing.
Goldman Sachs expects continued growth at Ascential; reiterates 'buy'
Goldman Sachs reiterated a Conviction List ‘buy’ rating on Ascential as it expects its growth to continue with acquisitions, disposals and new product launches.