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Premier Oil achieves record production in 2017
Premier Oil said on Thursday that it achieved its best ever year of production in 2017 as revenue and cash flows rose, although it posted a loss after tax.
US health insurer Cigna to buy Express Scripts in $67bn deal
US health insurer Cigna Corporation has agreed to buy pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts in a cash and stock deal valued at around $67bn, which includes the assumption of approximately $15bn in Express debt.
Aviva ups growth targets after completing simplification process
Life insurer Aviva grew earnings per share 7% and the dividend 18% for 2017 and has upgraded its growth targets for 2018 and beyond, though a slip in Canada and perhaps the shape of capital returns were a disappointment to some investors.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors eye Trump tariff announcement
US futures pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street on Thursday as President Trump was set to announce his import tariff plans later in the day.
Alliance Trust hails new approach as returns outperform market
Alliance Trust said its new investment approach was paying off as it posted annual returns that outperformed the market.
London midday: Stocks steady ahead of ECB; Countrywide craters on results
Equity indices in London were steady by midday on Thursday ahead of the latest monetary policy statement from the European Central Bank and as the US began to make concessions on trade.
Many local councils running out of cash as social care demands surge
One in 10 local councils could run out of cash in the next three years as they cope with increased demand for social care and government funding cuts of 50% since 2011.
Cadence Minerals investee finds lithium indicators at Nevada site
Cadence Minerals announced on Thursday that its investee company Macarthur Minerals has identified indications of a lithium brine aquifer at its project in Railroad Valley, Nevada.
UK to guarantee Gibraltar it won't be excluded from Brexit deal by Spain
Ministers are guaranteeing Gibraltar that it will not be left out of any Brexit deal struck with the European Union after the divorce and that they will refuse to "choose" between the Rock and a trade deal.
Communisis profits boosted by long-term contract signings
Integrated marketing services company Communisis saw pre-tax profits grow just shy of a quarter in its most recent trading year, as the Leeds-based group renewed its marketing communication and transactional mailing based contract for British TV licences.
Share PLC jumps 10% as company hails 'excellent' 2017
Share account administration company Share PLC’s share prices jumped over 10% on Thursday after it reported a 28% increase in revenues to £18. 7m for 2017.
Europe open: Stocks start higher, eyes on ECB and White House
Stocks have begun the morning higher, tracking a late rally on Wall Street during the previous session and ahead of the European Central Bank's policy announcement later in the day.
Countrywide craters as it swings to a loss, scraps divi and warns on 2018
Shares in estate agency Countrywide tumbled on Thursday as it said it swung to a loss in 2017, scrapped its dividend and sounded a cautious note on its outlook.
Asia report: Markets recover as White House hints at tariff exemptions
Markets in Asia managed to recover from declines seen in the previous session on Thursday, as fears of a trade war were somewhat eased after the White House said its planned punitive metals tariffs could potentially include some exemptions.
John Lewis profit drops 77% amid subdued consumer demand, margin pressure
Department store chain John Lewis cut its staff bonus to the lowest level in 64 years as annual profits slumped amid subdued demand and margin pressure.
Amur Minerals hits the ignition on Kun-Manie access road project
Exploration and resource development company Amur Minerals said on Thursday that it will take the inaugural step in the design of an access road to its Kun-Manie project in Russia.
Spirent announces special dividend after improving profits
IT firm Spirent Communications chose to reward shareholders with a special dividend on Thursday after the West Sussex-based group saw profits grow 27% in its most recent fiscal year.
Safestay acquires Barcelona asset from Equity Point
Hostel group Safestay has acquired another Barcelona property from Equity Point Hostels, taking its total presence in the city up to nearly 600 beds.
Frontier Smart Technologies shares tumble despite narrowing losses
Digital radio technology company Frontier Smart Technologies stumbled on Thursday after the firm revealed that while pre-tax losses had contracted, it had still been unable to turn a profit in its most recent fiscal year.
Stobart reports good progress in 2017
Stobart Group said it made good progress in 2017 as passenger numbers rose strongly at its London Southend Airport site.