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Johnson & Johnson seeks approval for Covid-19 jab booster
Johnson & Johnson is seeking regulatory approval in the US for a booster shot for its Covid-19 jab.
Metal Tiger invests in Sandfire entitlement rights
Natural resources investor Metal Tiger has completed its entitlement rights investment in Sandfire Resources, it announced on Tuesday, having subscribed for and received 3,300,690 new fully-paid ordinary Sandfire shares for a total cost of AUD 17. 82m (£9. 53m).
Jet2 orders a further 15 Airbus neo aircraft
Jet2 said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy a further 15 new Airbus A321 neo aircraft.
Social media company Crisp Thinking said to explore sale
Shareholders in Leeds-based social media company Crisp Thinking have reportedly appointed investment bank Lazard to advise on a sale of at least part of the group's equity.
MySale beats market expectations on full-year earnings
Australia and New Zealand-focussed online retailer MySale reported a “materially-improved” underlying profitability and strong operational performance in its final results on Tuesday, as revenue slipped to AUD 117. 9m (£63m) from AUD 131m.
JD Sports recommends 5 for 1 share split
JD Sports Fashion said on Tuesday that it was recommending a 5 for 1 share split.
Altitude Group ropes in Graham Feltham as new finance chief
Personalised products marketplace operator Altitude Group announced the appointment of Graham Feltham as chief financial officer on Tuesday, being appointed to the board with immediate effect.
Altus Strategies rises on nee Tabakorole resource estimate
Altus Strategies announced on Tuesday that an updated independent mineral resource estimate had been prepared under the JORC code for the Tabakorole gold project in southern Mali.
Credit Suisse cuts forecasts for Moneysupermarket.com
Credit Suisse has downgraded earning forecasts for Moneysupermarket. com after soaring wholesale gas prices brought the switching market to a temporary halt.
PepsiCo ups full-year forecasts
PepsiCo upped its full-year revenue guidance on Tuesday after posting forecast-beating third-quarter sales.
Gooch & Housego FY performance 'slightly ahead' of expectations
Photonic components and systems manufacturer Gooch & Housego said on Tuesday that it had traded "slightly ahead of expectations" in the year ended 30 September.
LPA Group forecasts FY operating loss, shares tumble
LPA Group shares tumbled after it warned it now expects to report an operating loss for the full year, as supply chain issues have caused further delays to rail projects.
AstraZeneca seeks emergency approval for Covid antibody drug
AstraZeneca is seeking approval for a new Covid-19 treatment intended to help people who respond poorly to vaccines, the Anglo-Swedish drugs firm said on Tuesday.
One Media acquires royalty income for Mike Bennett catalogue
Digital music rights investor One Media iP has acquired, for a “modest consideration” the percentage of the licensor's royalty share of the income in the Mike Bennett Productions catalogue of rights, it announced on Tuesday.
Greggs lifts full-year expectations, shares surge
Bakery chain Greggs said on Tuesday that the full-year outcome was set to be ahead of its previous expectations following a strong sales performance in the third quarter, but also warned over inflationary pressures.
Rolls-Royce appoints former Airbus exec Vittadini as new CTO
Engine maker Rolls-Royce said on Tuesday that former Airbus chief technology officer Grazia Vittadini will succeed Paul Stein in the role when he steps down next year after nearly 12 years.
Accsys refinances debt facilities with new ABN Amro deal
Wood chemistry technology company Accsys has completed a refinancing of its debt facilities, it announced on Tuesday, through a new bilateral agreement with one of its existing relationship banks ABN Amro.
Chip shortage causes UK new car sales to crash
New car registrations hit a 23-year low in September, industry data showed on Tuesday, as the global semiconductor shortage weighed heavily.
FW Thorpe revenue surpasses last year's highs
Professional lighting company FW Thorpe said in its final results on Tuesday that revenue for its financial year had surpassed last year's high, supported by large-scale orders and by service income.
ScS swings to profit but warns over cost inflation, driver shortages
Furniture and floorings retailer ScS said on Tuesday that it swung to a full-year profit as revenues rose in "a year of recovery" from the impact of the pandemic, although it also warned over cost inflation and driver shortages.