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Itaconix's shares leap in reaction to partnership with AkzoNobel
Chemical design and manufacturing firm Itaconix announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a joint marketing effort for its bio-based chelates with chemicals giant AkzoNobel.
Dalata ramps up UK expansion with two further planned hotels
Dalata Hotel Group will continue its UK expansion after agreeing to lease two new hotels that are to be built in Bristol and Birmingham, according to a company announcement on Wednesday.
Europe midday: Italian stocks pummelled as draft (and dated) coalition agreement surfaces
Stocks on the Continent are trading little changed, although a weaker euro is helping to steady sentiment - outside of Italy - amid reports that Italy's main anti-establishment parties were or had been seeking to negotiation an 'opt-out' clause from the single currency area.
LoopUp to buy MeetingZone for £61.4m in cash
AIM-listed remote meetings company LoopUp Group has agreed to buy Warwick Holdco, the holding company for conferencing services provider MeetingZone, for £61. 4m in cash.
Asia report: Most markets fall on fresh North Korea concerns
Most markets in Asia were on the back foot at the end of Tuesday’s sessions, as traders digested fresh uncertainty over North Korea.
Marston's underlying profits bubble up, but writedowns hit bottom line
Marston's reported strong revenues throughout the first six months of the trading year, however, the pubs group swung to a statutory loss as a result of write-downs on its income statement.
London midday: Stocks flat as geopolitics weighs amid deluge of results
London stocks had flattened out by midday on Wednesday as investors weighed up solid updates from the likes of Burberry and Micro Focus and deal news for Paddy Power against geopolitical concerns.
Italian bonds rise as 5 Star, League economic plans leaked
Italian bond yields rose sharply on Wednesday after a plan by the populist 5 Star and League parties leaked revealing they want to write off €250bn (£220bn) in European Central Bank debt as part of a deal to govern in coalition.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted amid geopolitical tensions; bond yields in focus
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors keep an eye on bond yields, with geopolitical concerns set to weigh on sentiment.
Premier Oil expects 'material' reduction in debt
Exploration and development firm Premier Oil is on track to deliver a "material" reduction in debt this year, thanks to its Catcher project finally reaching the promised 60,000 barrels per day and Brent crude prices hitting their three-year highs.
National Express Q1 boosted by solid US performance
Transport operator National Express reported 6. 2% growth in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, with its North American business the standout performer.
Sosandar monthly revenues hit record
AIM-quoted online women's fashion brand Sosandar expects full-year revenues to be "no less than" £1. 34m after like-for-like sales in the six months ended 31 March showed a 268% increase against the prior year.
Hurricane launches early production system at Lancaster asset
Oil and gas company Hurricane Energy provided investors with an update on its early production system at the Lancaster Fields project on Wednesday.
Ceres Power lands collaboration agreement with Chinese giant Weichai
Fuel cell developer Ceres Power Holdings announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with leading Chinese automobile and equipment manufacturer Weichai Power.
Eurozone inflation confirmed at 1.2% in April
Annual inflation in the eurozone slowed to 1. 2% in April from 1. 3% the month before, well below the European Central Bank's target of close to but under 2%, data from Eurostat confirmed on Wednesday.
Moss Bros trading improves, chairman to retire next year
Menswear specialist Moss Bros announced the retirement of its chairman on Wednesday as it reported an improvement in trading.
TI Fluid Systems Q1 revenues hit by currency headwinds
TI Fluid Systems said first quarter revenues fell 3. 8% to €869m due to currency headwinds.
Speedy Hire profit jumps nearly 60%, hikes dividend
Tools rental firm Speedy Hire posted a near-60% jump in full-year profit on Wednesday as it hiked its dividend and said it has kicked off the current year on a positive note.
Falanx Group celebrates succession of contract wins
Cyber security and intelligence provider Falanx Group announced on Wednesday that it has secured new contracts worth approximately £0. 9m since its acquisition of First Base at the end of March.
Mitchells & Butlers earnings narrow as it spends on improvements and new sites
Mitchells & Butlers posted its half-year results for the 28 weeks to 14 April on Wednesday morning, reporting adjusted like-for-like sales growth of 1. 6%, and growth adjusted for the impact of snowy weather earlier in the year of 2. 5%.