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SkinBioTherapeutics strikes deal with chemicals giant Croda
Skin health-focussed life sciences company SkinBioTherapeutics has signed a commercial agreement with speciality chemicals giant Croda International, it announced on Wednesday.
Brand Architekts positive on outlook despite market difficulties
Personal care and beauty products company Brand Architekts Group told shareholders on Wednesday that, since the “transformational” disposal of its manufacturing business on 23 August, it had transitioned its focus to solely be on developing its portfolio of beauty brands.
Property Franchise Group performs better than expected after fees ban
UK-based property company, the Property Franchise Group, updated the market on its trading on Wednesday, reporting that the second half of the financial year to date had remained strong, with management said to be confident that the group remained in line to achieve market expectations for the full year.
European Metals Holdings agrees strategic deal with CEZ for Cinovec Project
European Metals Holdings has reached a conditional agreement with CEZ Group - one of central and eastern Europe's largest power utilities - over a potential strategic partnership and significant investment into the Cinovec Project, it announced on Wednesday.
Creo announces first in-human use of 'Speedboat' in India
Medical device company Creo Medical Group announced on Wednesday that the first mentored, in-human use of its ‘Speedboat’ device had taken place in India.
President Energy acquisition of Angostura goes ahead
Upstream oil and gas company President Energy announced on Wednesday that the acquisition of the Angostura exploration contract in the Rio Negro province of Argentina from Compania General De Combustibles (CGC) has successfully completed, alongside the agreement for subscription for $1. 825million of new ordinary shares in the company, by CGC becoming unconditional.
U+I drives portfolio yield higher as conditions remain difficult
Specialist regeneration developer U+I reported £3. 6m of development and trading gains in its first half on Wednesday, compared to £12. 8m in the comparative period a year earlier.
Argentex Group pleased with progress since listing
Foreign exchange services provider Argentex Group issued its maiden interim results for the six months ended 30 September on Wednesday, following its admission in June.
Falcon Oil & Gas upbeat after vertical drilling at Beetaloo
Falcon Oil & Gas announced on Wednesday that drilling of the vertical section of the Kyalla 117 N2-1 appraisal well in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin of Australia has been completed to a vertical total depth of 1,895 metres.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as trade pessimism returns
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as developments on the US-China trade front took a negative turn after fresh tariff threats emerged from the White House.
HICL income slides but NAV makes gains in first half
HICL Infrastructure reported “resilient” portfolio performance in its interim results on Wednesday, underpinning continued growth in its net asset value per share of 0. 3p, to 157. 8p at the end of its first half ended 30 September.
International PPL plays down nationalisation risk in portfolio update
Infrastructure investor International Public Partnerships updated the market for the period from 1 July to 19 November on Wednesday, reporting that its portfolio of 130 investments in public and social infrastructure assets and related businesses were continuing to operate and perform in line with expectations.
Micro Focus ends year in line with revenue and earnings guidance
Micro Focus International updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 October on Wednesday, saying it expects to report full year revenue and adjusted EBITDA consistent with the revised revenue guidance it gave at the end of August, and in line with its company compiled consensus.
Sage Group profit slips as it focuses on recurring revenue
Sage Group reported 5. 6% growth in its organic total revenue - excluding Sage Pay and Brazil, which were now held for sale - to £1. 82bn in its final results on Wednesday.
Kingfisher reports disappointing third quarter, Sage Group sees full-year profits fall
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open six points lower on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 22% at 7,323. 80 on Tuesday.
US close: Stocks finish mixed as investors seek direction on trade
Wall Street trading finished as it started on Tuesday - in a mixed state - as some confused signals on the US-China trade front and some disappointing figures from the likes of Home Depot and Kohl's halted a record-breaking rally.