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EU optimistic for economy, despite 'challenging' winter
The European Commission has warned that a “challenging” winter will hamper near-term economic growth, but that conditions should start to improve as the vaccine roll-out progresses.
US open: Stocks trade higher following jobless claims figures
Wall Street stocks opened slightly higher on Thursday as major indices looked set to continue on their February ascent.
Location Sciences revenues fall as Covid-19 impacts results
Location data technology company Location Sciences updated the market on its trading in 2020 on Thursday, saying unaudited revenues were expected to be around £1. 07m, making for a decrease of about 12% on 2019.
Bitcoin surges on BNY Mellon, Mastercard news
Bitcoin rallied on Thursday after Bank of New York Mellon and Mastercard said they would be making it easier for customers to use cryptocurrencies.
Altus delineates potential new gold deposit at Diba
Altus Strategies announced the delineation of a “significant and coherent” shallow-dipping and near-surface potential gold deposit dubbed ‘Diba NW’ on Thursday, located 1. 5 kilometres north west of the primary deposit at its wholly-owned Diba gold project in western Mali.
Alba gets extension to exploration licence at Clogau-St David's
Alba Mineral Resources said on Thursday that the Crown Estate has agreed to extend the duration of its exclusive exploration licence over the Clogau-St David's Gold Mine in north Wales.
MediaZest wins several new contracts since start of year
Audio-visual creative company MediaZest updated the market on new business wins since the start of 2021 on Thursday, reporting that mandates for several new projects had already been won in the new calendar year.
Kraft Heinz to sell nuts business to Hormel in $3.35bn deal
Kraft Heinz has agreed to sell its nuts business to Hormel in a $3. 35bn cash deal.
Eden Research losses widen as revenues slip amid Covid-19
Biopesticides group Eden Research warned on Thursday that full-year losses were set to have widened in 2020 due to a decline in revenues amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Citi revises 2021 oil price forecasts higher
Analysts at Citi revised their projections for the price of oil, citing oil producers' success in running down global inventories and improved prospects for demand.
Clear Leisure raises £0.68m for further tech investment
Clear Leisure has raised £0. 68m, it announced on Thursday, for both working capital and further investments in its portfolio of technology businesses.
UK officials concerned by continued mutations in Covid-19 strains
A top UK health official expressed concern about the likely spread of the so-called UK variant worldwide and the fact that it was continuing to mutate.
US pre-open: Futures move higher as February rally looks set to resume
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Thursday as major indices looked set to continue on their February ascent.
SSP says it's evaluating funding options, shares slump
SSP shares slumped on Thursday after the Upper Crust and Ritazza owner said it is considering debt and equity funding options.
London midday: Stocks drift ahead of jobless claims
London stocks were just in the black by midday on Thursday as investors awaited fresh catalysts.
Europe midday: Stocks hold gains despite investor wariness
European shares opened slightly higher on Thursday as investors eyed US jobless data later in the day for any sign of an economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Amsterdam tops London as Europe's number one share trading hub
Amsterdam ousted London as Europe’s top share trading hub this month as a result of the shift in the location for dealing stocks and derivatives after Brexit.
Brandshield annual recurring revenues grow amid pandemic
Cybersecurity firm Brandshield Systems said on Thursday that it had seen a marked increase in annual recurring revenues in 2020.
Presidents Biden and Xi hold first phone call since change of US administration
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held their first phone call since the change of administration in Washington on Thursday morning.
KPMG boss steps aside after telling staff to 'stop moaning'
KPMG's UK boss has stepped aside after controversial comments he made to staff in a virtual meeting this week.