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CyanConnode sees turnover quadruple in H1
Narrowband mesh networks developer CyanConnode revealed on Thursday that interim turnover had more than quadrupled year-on-year.
US close: Markets tread water ahead of non-farm payrolls
US stocks finished flat to slightly lower on Thursday as investors chose to tread cautiously ahead of the much-anticipated non-farm payrolls report.
Footfall slides as shoppers stay at home - BRC
Retail footfall eased in September, industry research showed on Friday, as the unseasonably warm weather put off shoppers.
Friday preview: U.S. non-farm payrolls, JD Wetherspoon in the spotlight
All eyes at the end of the week would be on the U. S. non-farm payrolls report for the month of September.
Europe close: Stocks mostly higher as bonds steady, oil dips
European markets were mostly higher on Thursday, following strong gains on Wall Street and Asian indices overnight, as bond yields retreated from their recent highs.
London close: Stocks manage modest gains as bond yields retreat
London stocks saw a modest uplift on Thursday, providing investors with relief following recent turbulence in global markets, as the deceleration in US Treasury yields helped stabilise sentiment across global markets.
Director dealings: Mitie, Dalata board members invest in shares
Mitie Group and Dalata Hotel Group reported stock acquisitions by board members on Thursday.
FTSE 250 movers: Volution surges on results; Spirent claws back some ground
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 7% at 17,612. 60 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Broker tips: Volution, Spirent Communications
Ventilation equipment manufacturer Volution released its full-year results on Thursday, leading analysts at Berenberg to take a fresh look at the stock.
US open: Wall Street in holding pattern ahead of non-farm payrolls report
US stocks were expected to pause on Thursday after strong gains during the previous session, with investors cautious ahead of the all-important non-farm payrolls data due out the next day.
Light Science Technologies appoints external consultant
Controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) specialist Light Science Technologies announced the appointment of Richard Mills on Thursday as an external consultant through his agency, Arkif.
Berenberg stays at 'buy' on Volution
Ventilation equipment manufacturer Volution released its full-year results on Thursday, leading analysts at Berenberg to take a fresh look at the stock.
US weekly jobless claims little changed again
Unemployment claims in the U. S. remained at low levels during the latest week.
hVIVO upbeat on positive results from recent FluCamp study
Contract research organisation hVIVO announced on Thursday that in a recent phase 2a influenza human challenge study it conducted, Pneumagen’s antiviral candidate Neumifil demonstrated successful clinical proof of concept.
Anglesey Mining chief executive to step down
Anglesey Mining announced on Thursday that Jonathan ‘Jo’ Battershill had tendered his resignation as its chief executive officer.
Kibo Energy partially settles outstanding shareholder loan
Kibo Energy announced on Thursday that it had received 31,646,424 new MED shares at a deemed price of 1. 482p each as part of a partial settlement of £0. 47m from its subsidiary, Mast Energy Developments (MED).
SDX Energy receives $1.9m pre-payment from Citic subsidiary
Exploration and production company SDX Energy revealed on Thursday that it has received a payment of roughly $1. 9m from a Citic Group subsidiary in relation to a gas pre-payment head of terms agreement.
FTSE 100 movers: Imperial Brands rallies; Weir goes ex-div
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 7,451. 95 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
TruFin disposes of Vertus stake in £3.2m cash deal
Financial technology company TruFin announced the successful disposal of its 53. 8% equity holding in Vertus Capital on Thursday to Enable Partners in a cash transaction worth £3. 2m.
Future Metals expands territory with Osprey Minerals acquisition
Future Metals announced the expansion of its strategic exploration territory near its existing Panton Project on Thursday through the acquisition of Osprey Minerals, accessing 100 square kilometres of fertile exploration ground in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.