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London close: Stocks mixed after 'contradictory' US Fed
London stocks were in a mixed state at the close on Thursday, with banks pacing the top-flight index’s advance, after the US Federal Reserve struck a hawkish note overnight.
Director dealings: Diageo chairman spends £0.9m, Chaarat chair's firm buys more shares
Diageo’s chairman splashed more than £0. 9m on shares in the company on Thursday, according to a company disclosure.
BioVision acquisition helps lift Abcam in 2021
Life science supplier Abcam said in a trading update on Thursday that it expected total revenues of around £315m for 2021, representing growth of more than 22% at constant exchange rates, and 17% on a reported basis.
Idox reports solid growth following content disposal
Information management software company Idox reported revenue from continuing operations of £62. 2m in its final results on Thursday, up 9% year-on-year, which included a 5% organic increase.
Dotdigital performs in line with expectations in first half
Marketing software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Dotdigital said in a trading update on Thursday that it was expecting a first half performance in line with full-year market expectations.
Jadestone Energy meets 2021 production guidance
Asia-Pacific oil and gas production company Jadestone Energy reported average 2021 production of 12,545 barrels of oil equivalent per day in a trading update on Thursday, in line with expectations and its guidance range.
Strix net debt widens as it combats price rises
Kettle safety and water technology company Strix reported positive second half momentum in a trading update on Thursday, having achieved 30% revenue growth on a constant-currency basis, and profit after tax in line with market expectations for 2021.
Increased pet ownership sees demand rise at CVS Group
Veterinary service provider CVS said in a trading update on Thursday that its first half revenue was up 11. 4% year-on-year to £273. 7m, with underlying revenue growth coming in at 13. 2%.
Mortgage Advice Bureau flags strong 2021 revenue growth
Mortgage Advice Bureau said in a trading update on Thursday that it was expecting revenue for 2021 to be 27% higher year-on-year at around £188m, despite the regulatory approval of new appointed representative firms taking longer than in previous years.
Keywords Studios hikes guidance further amid 'buoyant' market
Keywords Studios increased its guidance for full-year trading on Thursday, amid high levels of demand in a strong video games market.
Revenue grows, EBITDA loss widens for ITM Power
Energy storage and clean fuel technology company ITM Power reported revenue of £4. 2m in its interim results on Thursday, up from £0. 2m year-on-year, with that prior year figure reflecting the impact of Covid-19 issues in 2020.
Speedy Hire launches £30m share buyback as revenue grows further
Tools and equipment rental provider Speedy Hire said in a trading update on Thursday that the positive trading momentum in its first half continued into the third quarter, including further contract wins and renewals.
Asia report: Technology plays lead post-Fed tumble
Markets were weaker across the board in Asia on Thursday, as investors reacted to the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s latest two-day policy meeting overnight.
IPM acquisition underpins NCC revenue, earnings per share weaker
Cybersecurity specialist NCC Group reported 14. 7% growth in revenue at constant currency in its first half on Thursday, or 10. 7% at actual rates, to £150. 1m, driven by its acquisition of IPM.
ICG assets under management rise as it maintains 'strong' pipeline
Intermediate Capital Group reported third-party assets under management of $67. 2bn at the end of its third quarter on 31 December - an increase of 3% over the quarter and 23% for the last 12 months.
Polymetal production above guidance as costs increase
Polymetal International reported a 2% improvement in gold equivalent production for 2021 on Thursday, at 1,677,000 ounces - 5% above its original production guidance of 1. 6 million ounces.