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US close: Markets lower, Dow breaks winning streak
Wall Street’s main indices gave up earlier gains to close lower on Thursday, as healthcare, materials and telecoms stocks dragged investor sentiment down late in the session.
Zotefoams investing £12m in Croydon facility
Cellular materials technology company Zotefoams announced that it will invest approximately £12m to increase capacity at its Croydon site.
Magnolia pleased with initial production at Gilchrist
US-focussed oil and gas exploration and production company Magnolia Petroleum announced on Thursday that the initial production rates for the Gilchrist 2016 1-36H well in Oklahoma had significantly exceeded its projections, producing 652 barrels of oil per day (bopd), with a volumetric flow rate of 1,178 Mcfd - or 770 barrels of oil equivalent per day - with an associated flowing tubing pressure of 120 psi.
Brave Bison extends video deal with Royal Dutch Shell
Social video company Brave Bison has entered into a two-year extension of its commercial partnership with Royal Dutch Shell, it announced on Thursday.
Avation enters $100m aircraft revolving credit facility agreement
Avation has entered into a secured aircraft revolving facility agreement with an unnamed “leading” international bank, it announced on Thursday.
Asia report: Markets lower as Hong Kong, Beijing move interest rates higher
Markets in Asia finished lower on Thursday, as both the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the People’s Bank of China raised rates in the wake of the latest rate increase from the US Federal Reserve.
GCP Infrastructure maintains dividends amid market turbulence
GCP Infrastructure Investments posted its annual results for the year to 30 September on Thursday, confirming dividends of 7. 6p per share had been paid for the year, in line with that paid in 2016.
Spectris offloads half of EMS B&K to Macquarie
Productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company Spectris has signed an agreement with Macquarie Capital - the corporate advisory and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group - for them to acquire 50% of Spectris' environmental monitoring business EMS Brüel & Kjær for a total cash consideration of AUD 76. 6m (£43. 4m), subject to closing adjustments.
888 Holdings pleased with progress as it approaches year-end
Online gaming entertainment and solutions provider 888 Holdings updated the market on its trading on Thursday, prior to entering the close period in respect of its full year results for the year to 31 December.
Meggitt warns on Falcon programme changes
Meggitt noted the announcement by Dassault Aviation of the cancellation of the Falcon 5X programme on Thursday, along with the launch of a new Falcon programme featuring the same cross section, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada engines, with an expected entry into service of 2022.
Domino's Pizza Group buys another 44pc of Iceland franchisor
UK master franchise holder Domino's Pizza Group announced the proposed acquisition of a further 44. 3% shareholding in Domino's Iceland for EUR 30. 2m (£26. 7m) on Thursday, taking its ownership to 95. 3%.
Grainger picked for large Lewisham Council development
Lewisham Council has announced that Grainger has been selected as the preferred bidder for a partnership to develop and own 232 new purpose-built private rented homes, and provide a new ethical rental offer to Lewisham residents including long-term, family-friendly tenancies, Grainger announced on Thursday.
Polymetal takes top spot in major sustainability rankings
Polymetal International was celebrating on Thursday, after it was awarded the top rating in environmental responsibility among Russian metals and mining companies.
IMI gobbles up Bimba in £148m deal
IMI has agreed to acquire Bimba, a manufacturer of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric motion solutions with an extensive distributor network principally servicing the North American industrial automation market, it announced on Thursday.