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Elecosoft appoints Mukul Mistry as corporate development director
Construction software specialist Elecosoft announced the appointment of Mukul Mistry as its corporate development director with immediate effect on Wednesday.
Bob Englert to lead NetScientific's Vortex Biosciences
Healthcare intellectual property commercialisation group NetScientific announced on Wednesday that its portfolio company Vortex Biosciences has appointed Bob Englert as its chief executive officer.
Zambeef operations do well in first half
Africa-focussed cold chain foods and retail business Zambeef issued its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 March on Wednesday, reporting revenue of $123. 85m, up from $118. 38m year-on-year.
Harvey Nash ahead of budget in first quarter
Technology recruitment and outsourcing group Harvey Nash updated the market on its trading on Wednesday, as it held its capital markets day event saying it remained “encouraged” by strong trading momentum at the beginning of the current financial year.
UK regulator to probe TSB online banking meltdown
TSB's online banking meltdown is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator said on Wednesday as it revealed more than 10,000 customers had been defrauded.
More misery for Northern commuters as RMT confirms strike action
Chaos-enduring commuters in the north of England have even more major disruption to look forward to, as the RMT union ordered staff to walk out over allegations the company wants to remove guards from its trains.
Director dealings: PageGroup chief executive offloads 650,000 shares
PageGroup chief executive Steve Ingham disposed of 650,000 ordinary shares in the UK-based recruitment business on Wednesday, lowering his holding to 851,625 as a result.
CH Bailey subsidiary leases property to Maltese government
Property group CH Bailey announced on Wednesday that one of its subsidiary companies in Malta has entered into a lease agreement with an agency of the government of Malta for a company property.
Hg Capital offloads Intelliflo to Invesco
Hg Capital announced the sale of Intelliflo, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business for UK financial advisors, to Atlanta-based global investment management company Invesco on Wednesday.
US open: Nasdaq on track for third straight record
Wall Street trading opened on a positive note on Wednesday as a technology and internet stock rally remained intact, putting the Nasdaq on course to deliver its third straight record on the back of a degree of optimism around ongoing trade talks between China and the US.
Findel swings to profit thanks to Express Gifts performance
Home shopping and education supplies group Findel PLC announced on Wednesday that it swung to a profit in the 12 months leading up to 30 March, after a strong showing from its Express Gifts business.
US foreign trade deficit narrows in April, despite drop in aircraft sales
America's trade shortfall with the rest of the world narrowed in April, despite a big drop in aircraft export sales, which economists said pointed to a big contribution to economic activity in the second quarter.
World Cup 2018: which companies will be the big winners?
As FIFA's month-long World Cup football extravaganza draws tantalisingly close, analysts have highlighted sectors that should score stronger profits, including airlines, sports retailers and bookmakers.
International Paper says Smurfit Kappa was 'not engaged' in takeover talks
International Paper Company confirmed on Wednesday that it would not make an offer for Smurfit Kappa Group, citing what it called a “lack of engagement” by Smurfit Kappa's board of directors and management.
StatPro inks strategic partnership with US fintech firm
AIM-quoted software company StatPro has finalised a strategic partnership with US fintech firm Broadridge Financial Solutions to provide comprehensive analytics for alternative and traditional asset managers.
Strat Aero narrows losses following 'fundamental change' to business model
AIM-listed aerospace services company Strat Aero saw revenues rise 17% in its last trading year, helping the firm narrow losses following a "fundamental change" to its business model.
US pre-open: Stocks set to start higher, despite gathering 'dark clouds'
Wall Street is set for a higher start on the back of a degree of optimism around the ongoing trade talks between China and the US.
Labour split over single market amendment plan
The opposition UK Labour Party is divided over its stance on Britain's membership of the single market, its Brexit spokesman admitted on Wednesday.
Oxford Biomedica inks licensing agreement with Axovant Sciences
Gene and cell therapy group Oxford BioMedica has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Nasdaq-listed Axovant Sciences that will see the pair develop and commercialise OXB-102, a gene therapy for Parkinson's disease developed by the London-listed group.
REIT petite: Credit Suisse cuts retail investors down to size
The retail squeeze is starting to show on property values, said Credit Suisse as it reappraised real estate investment trusts Hammerson, British Land and Shaftesbury.