Technology
Chicago PMI craters in November
Manufacturing sector activity in the Chicago registered an outsized slump in November, the results of a survey revealed.
Zenova warns on current-year revenues, launches fire extinguisher
Fire safety and heat management technology company Zenova announced on Friday that the ‘Zenova FX500’ fire extinguisher would launch in December, while it warned on current-year revenues in a trading update.
Gamma promotes deputy to full CEO position
Communications-as-a-service provider Gamma announced the appointment of Andrew Belshaw as its new chief executive officer on Wednesday, with immediate effect.
Revenue, earnings rise in Benchmark full-year numbers
Aquaculture biotechnology specialist Benchmark reported a 27% improvement in revenue in its full-year results on Wednesday, to £158. 3m.
Strix warns of China troubles as it completes Billi acquisition
Kettle safety and water technology company Strix has completed the acquisition of Billi Australia, Billi New Zealand and Billi UK, it announced on Wednesday, as it also warned of trading difficulties amid China lockdowns.
Renalytix rises on publication of positive evidence
Renalytix announced new real-world evidence, printed in the Primary Care and Community Health publication, on Tuesday.
MTI Wireless Edge wins $0.75m defence order
Communications and radiofrequency technology specialist MTI Wireless Edge announced a new order worth $0. 75m on Tuesday.
China to strengthen vaccinations among population over 80 years of age
Chinese authorities moved overnight to boost vaccination rates among the country's elderly in a move meant to pave the way for the eventual reopening of the country, boosting investor sentiment globally.
C4X Discovery signs up-to-$402m deal with AstraZeneca
Drug discovery specialist C4X has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with AstraZeneca worth up to $402m, it announced on Monday, for its ‘NRF2 Activator’ programme.
Vela Technologies makes further investment in Northcoders
Technology investor Vela has purchased 33,333 shares in Northcoders Group, it announced on Monday, as part of that company’s secondary placing as announced on 21 November.
Liberum cuts target price for Oxford Biomedica, saying it still lacks sufficient scale
Analysts at Liberum cut their target price for shares Oxford Biomedica arguing that the company's pan-vector offering had yet to reach sufficient scale in order to deliver sustainable profitability.
Cerillion reaches 'new highs' in final results
Cerillion said in its final results on Monday that some of its key financial performance measures reached “new highs” in the year, with revenue rising 26% to a record £32. 7m.
LPA Group confident after improved second half
Lighting and electronic systems specialist LPA Group confirmed in an update on Friday that its second half saw strong trading, as expected after its loss-making first half.
EnSilica upbeat as strong trading continues
Chipmaker EnSilica said in an update on Thursday that the strong trading it experienced in the year ended in May had continued through the new financial year.
DeepMatter shares plunge as board proposes delisting
DeepMatter Group said in an update on Thursday that it has been in discussions with its major shareholders and potential institutional investors in relation to securing capital to fund its future working capital requirements.
Tekmar agrees extension of Barclays trade loan facility
Offshore energy technology and service provider Tekmar has agreed an extension of its existing trade loan facility with Barclays to at least July 2023.
Cambridge Cognition finds local partner for China expansion
Brain health technology developer Cambridge Cognition announced an expansion in the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with Luca Healthcare on Thursday.
Closure of Twitter office raises regulatory concerns in Brussels
Fresh concerns over Twitter’s ability to comply with stringent European Union regulation emerged on Thursday, after it emerged that its entire Brussels office had left the company.
Berenberg stays at 'buy' on Johnson Matthey on product pipeline and possible hydrogen partnerships
Analysts at Berenberg revised their target price for shares of Johnson Matthey from 2,200. 0p to 2,350. 0p, pointing to the manufacturer's product pipeline in Catalyst Technologies and the possibility of partnerships in its Hydrogen Technologies arm.