News And Announcements
EasyJet acquisition of Air Berlin assets approved by European Commission
UK budget airline easyJet cleared a major regulatory hurdle on Tuesday as its proposed acquisition of airport slots and aircraft from Air Berlin was approved by the European Commission.
GSK given green light for Churg-Strauss syndrome treatment
GlaxoSmithKline has been given approval by the US drug regulator for a first targeted treatment for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), previously known as Churg-Strauss syndrome.
GlaxoSmithKline upbeat on 'promising' data from Dreamm-1 blood cancer study
GlaxoSmithKline has presented promising new data from the dose expansion phase of the Dreamm-1 study of GSK2857916, an anti-B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) antibody-drug conjugate to treat blood cancer.
Petrofac awarded $800m contract by BP
FTSE 250 oilfield services group Petrofac has been awarded a lump-sum contract worth around $800m by BP for the Phase 2 central processing facility (CPF) at the Khazzan Phase 2 gas development in the Sultanate of Oman.
Plant Health Care upbeat about future of its Innatus 3G product
Novel patent-protected biological agriculture products provider Plant Health Care updated the market on its ‘new technology’ business on Tuesday, confirming a fifth major agricultural/seed company had now signed an agreement to evaluate its ‘Innatus 3G’ product.
K3 Business Tech trades in line as new clients sign on
Business software, cloud solutions and managed services provider K3 Business Technology updated the market on its trading for the 17 months to 30 November on Tuesday, as well as the results of its operational resource review.
Synectics to finish year in line with forecasts
Surveillance technology designer, integrator and manager Synectics updated the market on its trading for the year to 30 November on Tuesday, reporting that consolidated profits were anticipated to be in line with market expectations.
Centrica rallies as gas prices rise on Austrian plant explosion, Forties pipeline closure
British Gas owner Centrica was the standout gainer on the FTSE 100 on Tuesday as gas prices surged after an explosion at a natural gas facility near Austria's border with Slovakia and as Britain's Forties pipeline - which carries 40% of North Sea oil and gas - was closed for repair due to a crack.
Weatherly to acquire Kitumba copper project in Zambia
Weatherly has entered into a binding agreement to purchase 100% of the Kitumba copper project in Zambia from ASX-listed Intrepid Mines, it announced on Tuesday.
Ambrian still facing cement sales difficulties
Ambrian updated the market on its cement production activities in Beira, Mozambique and on its current financial position on Tuesday.
Directors top-up working capital at The People's Operator
Ethics-focussed mobile virtual network operator, The People's Operator, confirmed it had received a total of £0. 25m from two of its directors to meet working capital requirements on Tuesday.
BHP Billiton moves closer to US shale sale or spin-off
BHP Billiton has hired external advisers to help prepare its sale or spin-off of it US shale oil unit, according to reports on Tuesday.
Belvoir boosted by Brook Financial acquisition
Belvoir Lettings, the UK's largest property franchise group, updated the market on the performance and assimilation of Brook Financial Services on Tuesday, following its recent acquisition by Belvoir in July.
OptiBiotix strikes manufacturing and supply deal with Cereal Ingredients
Life sciences business OptiBiotix Health has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with Cereal Ingredients, it announced on Tuesday.
Robert Walters sees full-year profit 'materially ahead' of market views
Robert Walters said on Tuesday that full-year profit is expected to be "materially ahead" of current market expectations.
Balfour Beatty's confidence increases on margins, debts
Balfour Beatty is "increasingly confident" of improving margins this year as it continues to win new business on better terms.
British Airways cancels hundreds of flights as cold snap hits
UK airline British Airways cancelled a new raft of flights on Tuesday at Heathrow in addition to hundreds of cancellations it has made since Sunday as ice and snow hit Britain.
Hurricane rebuilding work gives Ashtead first half a lift
Industrial equipment rental firm Ashtead said half year earnings were boosted by clean-up efforts after hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the weak pound as it posted a 16% rise in pre-tax profits to £493. 1m.
Joules first-half revenue jumps 18% despite challenging market
Fashion retailer Joules reported a rise in first-half sales on Tuesday despite challenging conditions.
Gem Diamonds says talks over sale of Ghaghoo asset have ended
Gem Diamonds said on Tuesday that talks with a potential buyer for its Ghaghoo asset in Botswana - which was placed on care and maintenance back in February - have ended without an agreement.