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Thursday preview: US jobs market in focus again
Financial markets' focus on Thursday would continue to be on the U. S. jobs market.
Director dealings: Supreme CEO invests, Rank Group chief covers tax bill
The chief executives of two companies, Supreme and the Rank Group, made significant dealings in their respective firms, according to disclosures made on Wednesday.
Consortium said to table offer for Ascential events arm, shares surge
A consortium of strategic and financial investors has reportedly approached Ascential with a bid to take over its Cannes Lions and other events operations.
ix Net Zero investee SLI terminates proposed combination
Investing company ix Net Zero announced on Wednesday that its portfolio company, Sustainable Living Innovations (SLI), has opted not to move forward with the initially planned business combination with Churchill Capital Corp V, as announced on 10 March.
DSW expands with new Cardiff corporate finance team
Mid-market challenger professional services provider DSW Capital announced an expansion into new geographies on Wednesday, with a fresh corporate finance team strategically stationed in Cardiff.
Sabien rolling out M2G cloud solution in US market
Sabien Technology Group announced the US rollout of its M2G cloud-enabled gas boiler energy-saving solution on Wednesday.
Landore agrees sale of Junior Lake lithium prospects
Landore Resources announced an agreement to sell its lithium prospects within the Junior Lake Project on Wednesday to the ASX-listed Green Technology Metals (GT1).
Star Energy wins two geothermal licences in Croatia
Star Energy announced on Wednesday that its Croatian subsidiary has been awarded two geothermal licences by the Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency, further extending its geothermal exploration endeavours in the region.
Bens Creek reports strong upswing in coal production
North American metallurgical coal miner Bens Creek Group reported a substantial increase in production for the six months ended 30 September on Wednesday.
CAP-XX launches direct sales capacity in North America
Supercapacitor specialist CAP-XX announced the expansion of its sales team on Wednesday, with the appointment of four sales representatives dedicated to the North American market.
Kibo agrees sale of Botswana coal power project share
Kibo Energy made a significant step in divesting its coal assets on Wednesday, striking a definitive share sale agreement for its coal interest in the Botswana power project with Shumba Energy.
Amaroq inks key contracts for Greenland projects
Greenland-focussed gold mine developer Amaroq Minerals announced a two-year contract mining agreement with Thyssen Schachtbau on Wednesday.
Vast Resources extends deadline for debt discussions
Mining company Vast Resources announced on Wednesday that a further extension had been agreed upon over its ongoing debt discussions with investment firm A&T Investments (Alpha) and global energy and commodity group Mercuria Energy Trading.
Wandisco files paperwork for Cirata rebrand
Technology developer Wandisco confirmed on Wednesday that it has now filed all paperwork related to its rebrand as Cirata.
Hitachi Rail selling signalling business to push through Thales merger
Hitachi Rail will offload part of its mainline signalling business in order to push through its proposed €1. 7bn purchase of Thales Ground Transportation.
Interim earnings set to fall at SSE
SSE said on Wednesday that it expected interim earnings to fall, after renewables output was hit by adverse weather.
Nicholas Lyons to return as Phoenix Group chair
Phoenix Group said on Wednesday that Nicholas Lyons will be returning to the company and will be appointed chair of the board of directors with effect from 1 December.
Renewi maintains expectations amid mixed first half
Waste-to-product specialist Renewi unveiled a series of commercial, operational and financial initiatives on Wednesday, while maintaining its full-year expectations amid a mixed first half.
Smiths News delivers 'good' trading performance in H2
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News delivered a "good trading performance" in the second half.
Superdry strikes joint venture deal with India's Reliance, shares soar
Superdry said on Wednesday that it has struck a £40m partnership deal with India’s Reliance Brands, sending shares in the struggling fashion retailer sharply higher.