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Gattaca delivers 'resilient' FY performance
Staffing business Gattaca said on Thursday that it had delivered a "resilient performance" in the twelve months ended 31 July, in line with market expectations.
Redcentric reports solid full-year figures
Managed IT service provider Redcentric reported a robust full-year financial performance on Thursday, alongside significant progress in operational integration.
Quantum Blockchain shares slide on crypto mining method update
Quantum Blockchain Technologies shares were sliding on Thursday, after it updated the market on its recent activities aimed at developing disruptive bitcoin mining technologies.
RBC Capital upgrades DCC after recent weakness
RBC Capital Markets upgraded DCC on Thursday to ‘outperform’ from ‘sector perform’ and lifted the price target to 5,800p from 5,700p following recent weakness.
Admiral shares surge on special dividend, profit jump
Shares in Admiral surged on Thursday as the UK insurance group posted a better-than-expected 32% rise in half-year pre-tax profits to £310m, driven by an improved current year underwriting performance and claims releases.
Capital confident despite some first-half weakness
Mining services company Capital reported a mixed first half on Thursday, as it continued its strategic expansion and investment in new growth areas.
3i Infrastructure investee buys majority stake in JLEN AD portfolio
3i Infrastructure portfolio company Future Biogas has acquired a 51% stake in a portfolio of six anaerobic digestion facilities from JLEN Environmental Assets Group, it was announced on Thursday, for £68. 1m.
Asia report: Markets rise as US consumer inflation slows
Asia-Pacific markets generally rose on Thursday, driven by stronger-than-expected GDP growth in Japan, though China's economic indicators presented a mixed picture.
Empiric Student Property confident after solid first half
Empiric Student Property reported a strong financial and operational first-half performance on Thursday, with a strategic shift towards growth as the company capitalised on favourable market conditions.
Mpac acquires SIGA Vision for undisclosed sum
Packaging and automation solutions business Mpac Group said on Thursday that it had acquired UK-based machine vision solutions firm SIGA Vision for an undisclosed sum.
Accesso downgrades FY revenue guidance
Technology firm Accesso downgraded full-year revenue guidance on Thursday following delays to new park openings and lower-than-expected consumer trading volumes throughout the peak summer period.
OSB Group shares slide on lower margin forecast
Shares in specialist lender OSB Group were sliding on Thursday morning despite a robust set of first-half results, as it cut its net interest guidance for the full financial year.
ITM Power FY revenues more than triple, guidance disappoints
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power said on Thursday that revenues had more than tripled in the 12 months ended 30 April.
Judges Scientific acquires Teer Coatings in £12m deal
Specialist scientific instrument investor Judges Scientific announced the acquisition of Magsputter, the holding company of Teer Coatings, on Thursday.
C&C Group on track despite mixed summer weather
C&C Group said in a trading update on Thursday that despite challenging weather conditions in June, its earnings for the year to date were in line with expectations, with a strong outlook for the rest of the financial year.
Rank Group swings back into the black
Rank Group said on Thursday that it swung back into the black in the year to the end of June as the Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor owner hailed a year of strong financial progress.
Diversified Energy delivers 'strong' H1 results
Gas and oil production company Diversified Energy delivered strong H1 results on Thursday.
Europe open: Shares up as investors mull UK GDP; Admiral surges
European stocks were higher at the open on Thursday as investors digested UK GDP figures and the monthly China data dump.
Profits slide at William Hill owner Evoke
William Hill and 888 owner Evoke reported a slump in first-half profits on Thursday as it highlighted a "disappointing" performance but sounded an upbeat note on the outlook.
London open: FTSE nudges up as investors mull UK GDP
London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter.