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BiVictriX gets patent for its lead asset in Japan
BiVictriX Therapeutics has received a patent grant from the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) for its lead asset BVX001, it announced on Wednesday.
Arkle begins reconnaissance programme on Aughrim block
Arkle announced the start of a reconnaissance prospecting programme in the recently-acquired Aughrim block of licences in Aughrim, County Wicklow, on Wednesday.
TJX profits rise in Q3, but guidance underwhelms
TJX Companies saw shares drop in pre-market trade on Wednesday despite beating forecasts with quarterly profits as the American retail conglomerate disappointed with full-year earnings guidance.
Agriterra agrees unsecured $1.7m term loan with major shareholder
Africa-focussed agricultural company Agriterra announced an unsecured term loan agreement worth $1. 7m on Wednesday, with its majority shareholder Magister Investments.
4Global upbeat on Sport England contract expansion
Data, services, and software company 4Global announced a one-year variation to the third year of its four-year Sport England Moving Communities contract.
Tracsis revenue, earnings rise in final results
Transport technology provider Tracsis reported revenue of £82m in its final results on Wednesday, up 19% year-on-year.
JPMorgan reiterates ‘overweight’ on Anglo American
JPMorgan Cazenove reiterated its ‘overweight’ rating on Anglo American on Wednesday after it agreed to buy 77% of Teck Resources’ metallurgical coal business, Elk Valley Resources, for $6. 93bn.
Siemens Energy to review wind unit as group slumps to €4.6bn loss
Siemens Energy is reviewing its troubled wind turbine division, the German company confirmed on Wednesday, as it slumped to a near €5bn annual loss.
Target beats quarterly forecasts, shares jump
Shares in Target Corporation surged on Wednesday, after the big box retailer comfortably beat quarterly profit forecasts.
Eurozone industrial output pulls back sharply in September
Industrial output in the eurozone contracted more than expected in September, figures from Eurostat revealed on Wednesday.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains after inflation data
London stocks were still firmly in the black by midday on Wednesday as a bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation fuelled hopes of interest rate cuts.
Europe midday: Stocks lifted by inflation slowdown in UK and US
European stocks were performing well on Wednesday as investors assessed what drops in US and UK inflation mean for the future of monetary policy.
US pre-open: Markets to extend gains on hopes Fed tightening is over
US stock markets were set to rise again on Wednesday, extending big gains made the previous session after data showed that inflation eased more than expected in October.
European Commission cuts eurozone growth forecasts
The European Commission cut its eurozone growth forecasts on Wednesday as it said the economy has lost momentum.
Intermediate Capital reports strong first half growth
Intermediate Capital Group reported a positive first half on Wednesday, with total assets under management reaching $81bn, up 3% from the start of the period.
Asia report: Stocks surge across region after China data dump
Asia-Pacific markets managed a positive upswing on Wednesday, with Hong Kong stocks taking the lead, fueled by encouraging economic data from China.
House prices fall for first time in over a decade - ONS
House prices edged lower in September, official data showed on Wednesday, the first annual fall for more than a decade, as rents rose at a record rate.
CLS Holdings reports easing headwinds as lease activity jumps
Shares in CLS Holdings rose on Wednesday after the office-focused property investment firm said that economic headwinds affecting the office sector were "moderating", with leasing activity increasing "substantially" in the third quarter.
Synthomer trading as expected despite some slowing demand
Synthomer updated the market on its trading from 7 September to 31 October on Wednesday, reporting that its overall trading aligned with expectations.
Travis Perkins completes refinancing
Shares in Travis Perkins sparked in morning trading on Wednesday, after the builders' merchant completed its short-term refinancing programme.