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Director dealings: Airtel shareholder crosses 15pc threshold, BT CFO sells stock
Two significant director dealings were disclosed to the market on Thursday, with one of Airtel Africa’s shareholders crossing the 15% holding threshold, while BT’s finance chief sold a chunk of his holding.
EnSilica raises £1.56m to support its sales pipeline
EnSilica, a manufacturer of mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips, announced a fundraising of £1. 56m on Thursday to support its growing sales pipeline.
Aptamer inks £0.55m agreement with biotech firm
Aptamer Group announced a significant agreement with a biotechnology company on Thursday, focussed on genetic medicines.
Friday preview: Global PMIs, Chinese activity data in the spotlight
Investors' attention at the end of the week will be on a raft of purchasing managers survey results due out in the U. K. , euro area and U. S.
Power Metal preparing for drilling at Molopo Farms
Power Metal Resources updated the market on its Molopo Farms Complex Project in southwestern Botswana on Thursday, where it was pursuing a district-scale discovery of nickel and platinum group elements (PGE).
Celadon starts supplying cannabis for two contracts
Medical cannabis specialist Celadon Pharmaceuticals has started supplying its pharmaceutical-grade product to two commercial contracts, first announced on 24 May and 5 September, it said on Thursday.
Star Energy on track to meet full-year production goal
Star Energy said in a trading update on Thursday that it was on course to meet its full-year production goal of 2,090 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd).
Molecular Energies preparing to drill Paraguay exploration well
Molecular Energies updated the market on its progress in preparation for drilling its high-impact Paraguay exploration well on Thursday.
TalkTalk Telecom to buy Shell’s broadband customer base from Octopus - report
TalkTalk Telecom will reportedly buy nearly half a million retail customers following Shell's decision to exit the British residential energy market.
Challenger Energy makes progress in Uruguay
Caribbean and Americas-focussed Challenger Energy updated the market on its Uruguayan assets on Thursday, having submitted geotechnical reports for AREA OFF-1 to ANCAP, the Uruguayan regulator, fulfilling its minimum work program obligation on 11 December.
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 5. 25% on Thursday, as widely expected.
Sutton Harbour swings to first-half loss before tax
Sutton Harbour Group reported a first-half gross profit of £1. 62m on Thursday, up from £1. 415m year-on-year.
Moderna shares surge on cancer trial combo with Merck treatment
Shares in Moderna surged on Thursday after trial results of its experimental cancer vaccine, used in conjunction with Merck’s Keytruda treatment, reduced the risk of death or relapse in patients with the most deadly form of skin cancer after three years.
Amazon wins court battle over Luxembourg back taxes
Luxembourg's Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on Thursday that Amazon does not have to pay €250m in back taxes to Luxembourg.
Currys holds guidance as sales fall 4% in tough climate
Electrical retailer Currys held annual guidance as interim losses narrowed and its Nordics unit reported an improvement in gross margins, although sales fell 4% as consumers cut back on discretionary spending.
Vivendi mulls possible break-up, shares jump
Shares in Vivendi sparked on Thursday, after the French media conglomerate said it considering breaking itself up.
Great Western Mining makes substantial discovery at Walker Lane
Great Western Mining announced a substantial discovery in the Walker Lane trend of Nevada on Thursday.
Norway's central bank hikes interest rates again
Norway's central bank hiked rates again on Thursday, as it looked to combat inflation.
Thames Water names Chris Weston as CEO
Thames Water revealed on Thursday that former Chris Weston was set to take over as chief executive officer.
Pantheon Resources shares jump after project expansion
Shares in Pantheon Resources surged on Thursday after the Alaska-focused oil and gas group secured 66,240 acres of new leases across its Kodiak and Ahpun projects.