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Eurasia Mining records platinum grades 'considerably higher' than expected
Gold production company Eurasia Mining has recorded several successive days of near full capacity operations at its West Kytlim mine following a general thaw at the start of the month.
US jobless claims hold steady near 48-year low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, according to data released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
North Korean and US summit likely to be held in Singapore - report
The historic summit between the US and North Korea will be held in Singapore, CNN reported citing people familiar with the plans.
Goals Soccer Centres sales hit by bad weather, to spend £3m on estate upgrade
Five-a-side football operator Goals Soccer Centres reported a drop in sales on Thursday as it took a hit from the Beast from the East, and announced plans to splash the cash on an upgrade of its estate.
Italy's hard-right, anti-establishment parties close to forming new govt
Italy's anti-establishment 5 Star Movement and the far-right League were reportedly on Thursday close to forming a new coalition government.
CSF shares boosted by long-awaited disposal
IT service management company CSF Group saw its share price jump over 40% on Thursday after it completed the disposal of its subsidiary CSF CX.
Arrow Global revenues rise as core collections improve
Debt purchaser Arrow Global made saw revenues grow throughout the first quarter of its trading year as a result of an increase in core collections and a 19. 9% increase in asset management income.
Schroders cannot rely on tailwinds any longer, warns Berenberg
Analysts at Berenberg believe Schroders is set for a period of lower assets under management, faster margin declines and a greater reliance on cost discipline to achieve profit targets, leading the broker to change its stance on the investment manager.
Amryt Pharma spreads influence to Russia and Balkans
Amryt Pharma announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Aegerion Pharmaceuticals to “significantly expand” its exclusive licence agreement to sell its specialist cholesterol product Lojuxta.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as BoE stands pat; Next and RBS rally
London stocks were still a little higher by midday on Thursday as the Bank of England stood pat on rates, as expected, with updates from RBS and Next helping to keep the top-flight index afloat as BT disappointed.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of inflation data
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Thursday as investors eyed the latest reading on inflation.
Sprue Aegis to pay over £10m to settle legal dispute
Home safety products firm Sprue Aegis announced on Thursday that its subsidiary Sprue Safety Products has terminated all agreements with BRK Brands and associated parties following an alleged contract breach by Sprue.
Superdry unfashionable with investors after trading update
Shares in trendy fashion retailer Superdry fell heavily on Thursday as the company as February's “Beast from the East” snowstorm and lower spring temperatures took their toll on store sales.
Next lifts full-year profit guidance as warm weather boosts Q1 sales
Clothing retailer Next upgraded its profit guidance for the year on Thursday as it posted a rise in first-quarter sales thanks to unusually warm weather in recent weeks.
BT axes 13,000 jobs to cut £1.5bn costs as annual profits dip
As it reported another year of lower profits, BT Group said it will cut 13,000 back office jobs but hire 6,000 more new staff as part of an operating strategy rejig that aims to cut £1. 5bn of costs within three years.
Gloomy UK manufacturing and construction figures add to economic doubts
Sluggish factory output and a continuing contraction in the construction industry added to doubts about the economy as the Bank of England prepared to release its latest decision on interest rates later on Thursday.
Great Portland launches new community strategy
Great Portland Estates announced the launch of its new community-focussed feel-good strategy on Thursday, titled ‘creating sustainable relationships’.
TP ICAP revenue rises as some trading conditions improve
TP ICAP updated the market on its trading for the four month period from 1 January to 30 April on Thursday, reporting revenue growth of 3% to £601m, as shareholders arrived at the company’s annual general meeting.
Eagle Eye moves into full trial with Sainsbury's for new Nectar scheme
Retail loyalty-scheme software specialist Eagle Eye Solutions has extended its contract with Sainsbury's for the deployment of its digital wallet functionality.
Currency still a headwind for Vesuvius
Molten metal flow engineering company Vesuvius updated the market on its trading on Thursday, reporting that current market conditions remained “positive”, as investors met for the annual general meeting.