Technology
Plus500 kicks off fresh $110m share buyback
Multi-asset fintech firm Plus500 announced the launch of a share buyback programme valued at up to $110m on Tuesday.
Evoke expands Romanian operation with Winner.ro acquisition
William Hill owner Evoke announced the acquisition of New Gambling Solutions (NGS on Friday, which operates Winner. ro, Romania’s seventh-largest online betting and gaming platform.
Novacyt recovers £12.2m in VAT after settling DHSC dispute
Molecular diagnostics company Novacyt announced the successful recovery of £12. 2m in VAT from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Thursday.
Calnex confident in outlook as it launches new products
Telecommunications test and measurement and cloud computing specialist Calnex Solutions reported significant advancements in product development and strategic initiatives in an update on Thursday, despite ongoing challenges in the telecoms sector.
Nexxen reports solid first-half performance
Advertising technology specialist Nexxen International reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter on Thursday, marked by record highs in several key areas.
CMA cans Apple, Google app market probes ahead of new regulation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed its investigations into Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store, it announced on Wednesday, shifting its focus to the forthcoming digital markets competition regime.
Pebble Beach revenue slips, profits improve in first half
Broadcast and media technology software provider Pebble Beach Systems reported a 12% year-on-year increase in order intake in its half-year report on Wednesday, reaching £4. 9m, up from £4. 4m in the first six months of 2023.
Revenue steady, profits rise for MTI Wireless Edge
Communications and radio frequency technology specialist MTI Wireless Edge reported steady revenue and notable improvements in profitability in its interim results on Wednesday.
Value of Molten Ventures' holding in Revolut rises significantly
Molten Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm known for investing in high-growth digital technology companies, announced a substantial increase in the valuation of its holding in fintech company Revolut on Wednesday.
Sports entertainment driving strong trading for Light Science Technologies
Light Science Technologies, which operates across three divisions - controlled environment agriculture (CEA), contract electronics manufacturing (CEM), and passive fire protection (PFP) - announced strong trading in its CEM division on Tuesday, with the receipt of a third order from a key customer in the sports entertainment sector.
OptiBiotix reports solid first-half operational progress
Obesity-focussed life science company OptiBiotix Health updated the market on its commercial activities for the first half on Tuesday, reported significant advancements in expanding its presence in key markets, particularly in the United States and Asia, while also investing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce channels to drive growth and profitability.
Renalytix terminates formal sale process
Renalytix, a company specialising in artificial intelligence-enabled diagnostics for kidney disease, announced the termination of its formal sale process on Tuesday.
N4 Pharma reports positive progress with SRI collaboration
N4 Pharma, a specialist pharmaceutical company focused on the development of Nuvec, a novel delivery system for cancer treatments, gene therapy, and vaccines, updated the market on its collaboration with SRI International on Tuesday.
Trading suspension lifted as MobilityOne reports full-year losses
E-commerce infrastructure payment specialist MobilityOne announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday, allowing trading in its shares to resume.
Atome losses widen as it progresses fertiliser projects
Green fertiliser developer Atome reported a first-half loss of $2. 8m in its unaudited interim results on Monday, slightly wider than the $2. 6m loss it recorded in the first half of 2023.
Plus500 flags stronger full year after solid first half
Plus500 announced a strong set of interim results on Monday, with significant financial growth, as it lifted its full-year expectations.
Simec Atlantis Energy granted Green Economy Mark
Simec Atlantis Energy announced on Friday that it has been granted the Green Economy Mark by the London Stock Exchange.
LungLife test secures Medicare coverage determination
Lung cancer diagnostic technology developer LungLife AI announced the finalisation of Medicare coverage for its molecular risk-stratification test, LungLB, aimed at evaluating indeterminate pulmonary nodules, on Friday.
Botswana Diamonds launches AI analysis on its vast database
Botswana Diamonds announced the start of a new programme using artificial intelligence (AI) on Friday, to analyse its extensive diamond exploration database in Botswana.
Limited share liquidity sees GlobalData amend buyback programme
GlobalData announced a modification to its £10m share buyback programme on Friday, designed to return surplus capital to shareholders.