News And Announcements
Deanna Oppenheimer quits Worldpay Board after joining Hargreaves Lansdown
Deanna Oppenheimer has resigned from the board of directors at Worldpay after being appointed as the non-executive chair of Hargreaves Lansdown.
GSK provides reassuring prognosis for annual dividend
GlaxoSmithKline looked to put worries about its future dividend to bed as it reported 3% growth in sales and 4% in earnings per share at constant currency rates.
Falanx announces new multi-year contract wins
Intelligence, security and cyber defence provider Falanx announced a number of multi-year contract wins on Wednesday.
Plus500 gets licence for local South African subsidiary
Contracts-for-difference trading service provider Plus500 announced on Wednesday that the Financial Services Board of South Africa has granted the company a licence to operate as an authorised financial service provider in South Africa, through a newly created subsidiary Plus500SA Pty Ltd.
Merger talks between Croda and Ashland were called off in January - Reuters
Speciality chemicals manufacturer Croda called off merger talks with US rival Ashland in January.
IDE Group updates market on Coreix damages claim
IDE Group Holdings updated the market on its claim for substantial damages from Coreix on Wednesday, in relation to the trademark infringement case where liability was decided in 2017.
Reach4entertainment performs in line in 2017
Transatlantic media and entertainment marketing company reach4entertainment updated the market on its trading for the year to 31 December on Wednesday - a year in which the company appointed a new senior management team and raised £5. 5m for future investment.
Synairgen doses first patients in SNG001 trial
Respiratory drug discovery and development company Synairgen announced on Wednesday that the first patients have been dosed in the company's Phase II trial of inhaled SNG001 in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Parkmead increases equity in Perth and Dolphin fields
UK and Netherlands-focussed independent energy group Parkmead announced on Wednesday that it has “significantly increased” its equity in the Perth and Dolphin oil fields in the UK Central North Sea.
Grainger sees 'positive' start to trading year
Residential landlord Grainger issued a trading update for the four months leading to 31 January on Wednesday, telling investors that the start to its financial year had been "a positive one".
Tesco could face up to £4bn bill in equal pay claim
Up to 200,000 of Tesco's female store workers could demand up to £4bn in total from the supermarket group by claiming they were paid less than their male counterparts, after a legal bid was launched on behalf of 100 workers.
J Murphy buys Carillion's UK power business
J Murphy & Sons has bought Carillion's UK power business and will take over from the bankrupt company on work for National Grid.
Smith & Nephew launches new single use negative pressure wound treatment
Medical technology company Smith & Nephew launched its new PICO 7 single-use negative pressure wound therapy system to the European market on Wednesday, setting the group up to deliver further revenue growth from its advanced wound devices division.
GSK's meningitis-B vaccine gets FDA fast-track boost
A meningitis vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline has been given a 'breakthrough therapy' status by US drug regulators to fast-track its development to becoming a first-line treatment.
Ofgem protects 1m more energy customers but lifts cap on bills
Ofgem has acted on its pledge to protect almost 1m more households from rising energy prices but the cap on what those customers will pay will increase.
Redrow posts record interim profit and revenue amid 'robust' demand
Housebuilder Redrow posted record interim results on Wednesday, with profit and revenue up as completions rose amid robust demand.
Tullow Oil cuts debt and grows cash but holds back on dividend
Tullow Oil generated $543m of free cash flow in 2017 but said it will not pay a final dividend as it invests $460m this year in current oil-producing projects and the first of a series of "high impact" exploration campaigns.
Osirium Technologies strikes agreement with Progress Distribution
Cyber-security software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Osirium Technologies announced an agreement with Progress Distribution on Wednesday.
SimiGon awarded 28-month contract with US Air Force
Modelling, simulation and training solutions provider SimiGon has been awarded a 28 month contract by the United States Air Force, it announced on Wednesday, to provide additional contractor logistics support for SIMbox-based T-6A Level 5 FAA-compliant flight training devices.
Harwood Wealth Management signs big deal with Frenkel Topping
Financial planning and discretionary wealth management business Harwood Wealth Management Group announced on Wednesday that it has been appointed as portfolio research partner to Frenkel Topping Group.