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Thursday preview: ECB, US retail sales in focus
All eyes on Thursday were expected to be on the European Central Bank as rate-setters in Frankfurt met to decide on monetary policy.
Director dealings: AVI Global Trust board member invests, LSE buyback continues
AVI Global Trust was on the list of director buys on Wednesday, after it disclosed a share purchase worth almost £40k.
WE Soda ditches London IPO plans
WE Soda said on Wednesday that it has abandoned its London IPO plans, citing "extreme investor caution".
HSBC announces new terms for sale of French retail business
HSBC announced new potential terms for the sale of its French retail banking business on Wednesday that might mean the deal with Cerberus-backed My Money Group can go ahead after all.
Galantas contractor completes due diligence at Omagh project
Galantas Gold announced the completion of the due diligence process by mining contractor QME Mining Services at the Omagh Gold Project in Northern Ireland on Wednesday.
ValiRx acquires assets of in-liquidation Imagen Therapeutics
Life science company ValiRx has successfully completed the acquisition of the scientific assets of Imagen Therapeutics, it announced on Wednesday.
Iofina successfully operates its latest Oklahoma plant
Iodine explorer and producer Iofina announced the successful operation of its IO#9 ‘IOsorb’ plant on Wednesday, located in Oklahoma.
M&C Saatchi warns of 'small decline' in full-year LFL net revenue
M&C Saatchi warned on Wednesday that full-year like-for-like net revenue was expected to see a "small decline".
Zinnwald makes progress at Germany lithium project
Europe-focussed Zinnwald Lithium updated the market on its operational and corporate activities on Wednesday.
Brussels rules Google breached competition rules
Google could be forced to sell key parts of its business after the European Commission ruled it had abused its dominant position in advertising technology.
Ixico awarded new £2m, four-year contract
Medical imaging and analytics specialist Ixico has been awarded a new contract by an existing client, it announced on Wednesday, to provide imaging services for the extension study of their phase 2b trial for Huntington's disease (HD).
DX Group announces plans for new East Midlands hub
DX Group announced its plans to build a major regional hub in the East Midlands on Wednesday.
Cornish Metals reports solid progress at South Crofty
Cornish Metals updated the market on progress at the South Crofty Tin Project in Cornwall on Wednesday.
Restore CFO hands in his resignation
Information management specialist Restore announced on Wednesday that, after almost four years of service, its chief financial officer Neil Ritchie had notified the board of his intention to step down as CFO in order to pursue other business interests.
E.ON Next fined £5m for customer service failings
E. ON Next Energy has been fined £5m by the UK industry regulator for “severe weakness” in customer service, it was announced on Wednesday.
Vodafone, Three to merge UK mobile operations
Vodafone said on Wednesday that it has agreed to merge its telecoms business with CK Hutchison’s Three UK mobile network.
Logitech shares tumble as CEO quits suddenly
Shares in US-Swiss computer accessories maker Logitech plunged on Wednesday after chief executive Bracken Darrell quit with immediate effect to pursue another opportunity.
Victrex warns on profit, revenue as volumes slump
Victrex said annual profits would be sharply lower as group volumes continued to fall due to industrial headwinds.
James Fisher sees 'strong' start to year
James Fisher and Sons reported a "strong" start to the year on Wednesday, after seeing growth across all three divisions.
Shell to up dividend as it commits to oil production
Shell is to increase dividend payouts, reduce spending and maintain oil production, the energy giant confirmed on Wednesday as it looks to bolster shareholder support.