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London close: Stocks finish weaker as pandemic fears roll on
London equity markets finished weaker on Thursday, with Rolls-Royce pacing the decline after a first-half trading update, while a firmer pound also weighed on stocks.
Angus Energy strikes gas construction deal with National Grid
Angus Energy updated the market on progress made on its interests at Saltfleetby on Thursday, reporting that its wholly-owned subsidiary Angus Energy Weald Basin No. 3 has entered into a gas construction agreement with National Grid.
Allergy Therapeutics pleased with invalidation of B301 trial data
Biotechnology company Allergy Therapeutics announced the outcome of scientific advice from the German Regulatory Authority, the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI), over invalidation of the primary endpoint data of the Birch MATA MPL pivotal phase 3 clinical trial, or ‘B301’, on Thursday.
Advanced Medical Solutions expects Covid impact to tail off through second half
Advanced Medical Solutions Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, reporting “significant progress” in a number of areas, despite the adverse impact of Covid-19.
DX joins Covid-19 testing logistics consortium
Logistics provider DX announced on Thursday that its DX Express division has joined a consortium of UK parcel delivery providers, to manage the nationwide collection and delivery of Covid-19 home-testing kits.
Belvoir to take over the Nottingham's estate agent services
Estate agent franchise Belvoir Group has entered into a strategic alliance with the Nottingham Building Society, it announced on Thursday.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher after China inflation data
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Thursday, as investors digested the latest inflation data out of China, and continued to monitor the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic globally.
Escape Hunt to reopen England venues on Saturday
Escape Hunt announced on Thursday that all eight of its venues in England will reopen on 11 July, following their closure on 24 March as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.
VR Education signs licence agreement with Japan education firm
Virtual reality (VR) technology company VR Education has signed a multi-year enterprise licence agreement with Tokyo Global Gateway (TGG) for use of its proprietary ‘Engage’ platform, effective 1 September, it announced on Thursday.
Salt Lake Potash on track with procurement at Lake Way
Salt Lake Potash updated the market on procurement at the Lake Way Project on Thursday, with all major long-lead items for the process plant and non-process infrastructure tracking in line with, or ahead of, the project schedule.
Great Western Mining upbeat on results from Olympic Gold Project
Great Western Mining updated the market on its recently-acquired option over the Olympic Gold Project in Nevada on Thursday, reporting that among the four potential targets so far identified, a preliminary assessment has been completed on the OMCO Mine Extension prospect, confirming the potential of the claim area.
Mercia to cash in on sale of the Native Antigen Company
Regionally-focussed Mercia Asset Management announced the sale of the Native Antigen Company (NAC) on Thursday, to life sciences tools company LGC, for total cash of up to £18m.
PageGroup slashes costs as profits plunge in second quarter
PageGroup reported a 47. 6% fall in group gross profit in its second quarter update on Thursday, with large, “high potential” markets, which make up 38% of the group, falling 42%.
Rio Tinto to close New Zealand aluminium operation
Rio Tinto announced on Thursday that it will start planning the wind-down of operations, and the eventual closure of, its New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) operation, following its strategic review.
Vistry flags improving demand, Rolls-Royce cash outflow hastens
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 23 points higher on Thursday, having closed down 0. 55% at 6,156. 16 on Wednesday.
US close: Stocks finish higher as cruise lines surge
Wall Street equities finished in positive territory on Wednesday following the sharp sell-off seen during the prior session.