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Tristel makes FDA submission for high-level disinfectant foam
Infection prevention products manufacturer Tristel announced the submission of a premarket notification 510(k) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, for its high-level disinfectant (HLD) foam, Tristel OPH.
Harworth reports solid net development value growth
Harworth Group reported strong results for the first half on Thursday, marked by significant growth in net development value (NDV) and total returns.
Ensilica scores additional ASIC design and supply contract with Siemens
Chip maker Ensilica said on Thursday that it has been awarded an additional ASIC design and supply contract by multinational technology conglomerate Siemens.
Asia report: Markets buoyant on global tech rally
Asian markets experienced a broadly positive trading session today, with gains driven primarily by a tech rally that spread across the region following strong performances on Wall Street overnight.
Brooks Macdonald announces strong results, sale of international arm
Brooks Macdonald Group reported strong full-year financial results on Thursday, alongside a number of strategic developments.
Kier Group reports solid full-year growth
Kier Group reported significant growth and debt reduction in its full-year results on Thursday, driven by strong operational performance across its divisions.
Trainline lifts FY profit outlook after strong first half
Trainline lifted its full-year outlook on Thursday following a strong first half, which was ahead of its expectations.
ITM Power taps Amy Grey to take over as CFO
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power has tapped Amy Grey to take over as chief financial officer, succeeding Andy Allen.
Spire Healthcare confident after first-half growth
Spire Healthcare Group reported a strong set of first-half results on Thursday, driven by growth in private revenue, increased support for the NHS, and improving margins in its hospitals.
Light Science Technologies receives follow-on sports entertainment order
Technology designer and manufacturer Light Science Technologies said on Thursday that it has received a follow-on sports entertainment order within its contract electronics manufacturing division.
NCC hails better-than-expected Q4, shares surge
NCC Group said on Thursday that trading in the fourth quarter was better than expected and lifted its outlook, sending shares in the cyber security firm surging.
Marlowe to demerge occupational health division
Business-critical services provider Marlowe intends to demerge its occupational health division from Marlowe to form Optima Health as an independent company to be admitted to trading on the AIM market of London Stock Exchange.
Europe open: Stocks rally after US gains; ECB announcement eyed
European stocks rose sharply in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, as investors eyed an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank.
IG Group Q1 revenues grow
Online trading business IG Group said on Thursday that total revenues had grown in the three months ended 31 August.
GSK reports positive results from mRNA flu vaccine trial
GSK announced promising results from its phase two clinical trial for an mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine on Thursday.
London open: Stocks rally on strong US cues; house prices pick up
London stocks rallied in early trade on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, particularly for the tech sector, and encouraging UK house price data.
Renishaw posts record full-year revenue, profits slide
Renishaw reported solid full-year strategic progress in its final results on Thursday, with revenue reaching record levels, although profits slid.
London pre-open: Stocks to surge after Wall Street gains
London stocks were set to jump at the open on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street and the release of encouraging UK house price data.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Telegraph, flexible working, Ford
The owner of the New York Sun has emerged as the latest bidder aiming to take control of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph. British-born Dovid Efune, who took control of the assets of the former newspaper the New York Sun three years ago, is understood to be in the running to lodge an offer before the deadline set for second-round bidders on 27 September. – Guardian.