News And Announcements
MySQUAR reassures investors amid ongoing Rohingya crisis
Myanmar-language social media, entertainment and payment platform MySQUAR responded to increasing investor concern over the situation of unrest in Myanmar on Thursday.
Wynnstay to appoint administrators for Just for Pets
AIM-listed Wynnstay said on Thursday that it plans to appoint administrators for its Just for Pets business following a "marked deterioration" in the trading environment.
Vedanta Resources determined to lift orders to save aluminium production in India
Vedanta Resources is working towards the lifting of the partial closure of its two power plants in Jharsuguda, India, as ordered by the country's State Pollution Control Board.
Morrisons sees jump in profits despite reduced cash flows
For the first time since it began its turnaround, Morrisons posted a second consecutive half of year-on-year growth in profits as sales increased for a seventh quarter in a row on a comparable basis.
Metminco receives construction approval from Colombia authorities
Metminco announced on Thursday that it has received approval from the Corporacion Autonoma Del Risaralda (CARDER), the environmental agency in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia, to construct up to 2,000 metres of underground development.
G4S questioned by MPs over 'inaccurate' information given to Home Office
A parliamentary committee investigating allegations of misconduct and abuse at Brook House immigration detention centre at Heathrow Airport was told that G4S had misrepresented how much profit it was making from running the site.
Earthport partners with Cross River for US inbound payments
Cross-border payment network Earthport announced a partnership with US-based bank Cross River on Thursday, to provide inbound cross-border payment services across the US market, adding to its existing capabilities to process payments in the US.
Two US federal contracts awarded to 1Spatial
Geospatial and spatial data specialist 1Spatial announced on Thursday that the US Federal Highways Administration had awarded it a “significant and strategically important” contract to provide its automated geospatial data validation software, together with spatial consultancy services.
Revenues fall as Forbidden Tech finds feet in market again
Forbidden Technologies posted a drop in invoiced sales in its interim results on Thursday, to £0. 36m from £0. 45m, while revenues also fell, to £0. 32m from £0. 33m.
Abzena warns investors of disappointing revenue
Life sciences group Abzena updated the market on its trading as investors gathered for its annual general meeting on Thursday, confirming revenues for each of the group's service lines during the current financial year to date had been below the board's expectations.
Amino providing Android TV tech for Finnish network DNA
Digital TV entertainment and cloud solutions provider Amino Technologies announced on Thursday that it is now providing Finland-based operator DNA with both mobile and set-top box service delivery for its multiscreen television service.
Next profits dip but guidance hiked after 'encouraging' upturn
Next has reported a 10% plunge in first-half profits but after an upturn in recent months the clothing retailer has nudged up sales and profits targets for the full year.
Equifax caught with its password pants down as hack fallout continues
It’s one of the most basic rules of internet security - but embattled credit reporting agency Equifax has been caught red-faced using ‘admin’ as both its login and password.
Spire Healthcare profits plummet 75pc after medical malpractice payment
Spire Healthcare reported a 75% fall in first-half profits after a malpractice payment and warned the second half sales and profits would be lower than expected after a decline in NHS activity over the summer.
UDG Healthcare reaches acquisition agreement with MicroMass
Healthcare services group UDG Healthcare announced on Thursday that it had reached an acquisition agreement with US-based communications agency MicroMass Communication to absorb the business for a total consideration of $75. 8m.
NetScientific's ProAxsis appoints Diagenics as UK distributor
Health care intellectual property commercialisation group NetScientific announced an update for its portfolio company ProAxsis on Thursday.
Government refers Sky-Fox deal for CMA probe
Sky's takeover by 21st Century Fox has been referred by Culture Secretary Karen Bradley for an in-depth investigation over concerns over broadcasting standards and 'media plurality'.
John Lewis profits halved after costly restructure
UK-based retail group John Lewis announced on Thursday that it had seen its profits cut in half during its first six months of trading as it was hit hard with costs from the reorganisation of its business model.
Corero Network Security wins 'significant' contract
AIM-listed Corero Network Securitiy has won a "significant" contract for its SmartWall Threat Defence Systems.
Bwin acquisition continues to drive GVC in first half
Sports betting and gaming provider GVC Holdings posted a 10% proforma improvement in its net gaming revenue for the first half on Thursday, or 12% at constant currency, to €486. 2m, while its total revenue was ahead 9% at €472. 8m, or 11% at constant currency.