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Britons plan mass exodus from social media following Cambridge Analytica scandal
More than 50% of British residents intend to change the way in which they use social media following the Cambridge Analytica scandal earlier this year.
Utilitywise appoints American Express executive to board
Independent utility cost management consultancy Utilitywise on Tuesday appointed Debra Davies as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 July 2018.
Berenberg ups target price on Jackpotjoy
Berenberg reiterated its 'buy' recommendation on shares of online gaming platform Jackpotjoy on Tuesday, citing the firm's positioning within the UK digital bingo-led market as just one of many positives seen by its analysts.
Papua Mining upbeat after finishing RC drilling phase at Double Event
Gold and copper exploration company Papua Mining has completed its first phase of RC drilling at the Double Event Prospect, part of the Lighthouse Gold Project in Queensland, Australia, it said on Tuesday.
Verditek pleased with developments at investee Westec
Clean technology company Verditek said on Tuesday that Westec Environment Solutions (WES), in which it is a major investor, is moving into large scale CO2 carbon capture testing, marking a “significant milestone” on its route to commercialisation.
CyanConnode board tries to convince shareholders of turnaround plans
Narrowband radio mesh networks specialist CyanConnode updated shareholders on tuesday ahead of its annual general meeting, set down for 18 June, as it continued to ‘right-size’ its business in response to recent shareholder feedback and last year’s significant under-delivery against its order book.
Outlook for year 'encouraging' at Warpaint London
Investors in colour cosmetics specialist Warpaint London heard how the company was continuing to trade in line with expectations on Tuesday, as they gathered for the annual general meeting.
K3 Capital trading 'comfortably in line'
Business and company sales specialist K3 Capital Group updated the market on its trading on Tuesday, following the close of its financial year on 31 May, saying it expected to report trading “comfortably in line” with market expectations for the year for both revenue and profit.
Alzheimer's trial closure impacts IXICO
Digital technologies company IXICO has received notification from one of its pharmaceutical clients of its decision to stop the screening, randomisation and dosing in a Phase II/III clinical study in Alzheimer's disease in which IXICO is providing specialist imaging clinical trial services, it announced on Tuesday.
Tuesday broker round-up
IMI: Morgan Stanley upgrades to overweight with a target price of 1,410p.
Clear Leisure awarded first refusal on wound-up Mediapolis' land
AIM-quoted investment company Clear Leisure has received confirmation from its Italian legal adviser that it has been awarded first refusal on a large block of land owned by Mediapolis, which was wound up earlier this year, leaving millions in debts to creditors, including Clear Leisure.
Stratex proposes £1m placing to fund Cameroon exploration
AIM-quoted gold-focused exploration and development company Stratex has entered into a conditional option agreement with a "well-established" Cameroon-based company with strong in-country technical and logistic support for its two early-stage gold exploration projects in that nation's North, Bibemi and Wapouzé.
Goals Soccer Centre adds former EE director to board
Football pitch operator Goals Soccer Centre on Tuesday appointed Jacqueline Ann Ronson as non-executive director with immediate effect.
Wednesday preview: FOMC hike expected, UK inflation may rise too
An interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday is considered nailed on by the market, while UK inflation is expected to pick up due to rising oil prices and the UK reporting season is scheduled to have a quiet day.
Theresa May loses justice minister as crucial Brexit vote looms
A junior minister has resigned in protest against the government’s handling of Brexit, with others reported to be threatening to do so, dealing a major blow to the Prime Minister on the day of a key Commons vote on the EU withdrawal bill.
FastForward holds on to Leap Gaming as it teams up with IMG
FastForward Innovations confirmed a subscription into its investee company Fralis, trading as Leap Gaming, on Tuesday, just over six months since it said it was in negotiations to sell its entire holding in Fralis last November.
Judicial review to be made into use of 'fibre' in broadband ads
The High Court has given CityFibre permission for a judicial review of the advertising regulator’s decision on the use of “fibre” in broadband advertising.
Oaktree pleased with Ranger developments, still urges shareholders to elect its nominees
Oaktree Capital Management issued another open letter to Ranger Direct shareholders overnight on Tuesday, noting an announcement from Ranger’s board that had withdrawn its proposal to be appointed the company's investment manager, and that the board would now pursue a wind-down.
Motorpoint confident about year ahead as annual profit jumps
Motorpoint said it was confident about its prospects this year as Britain’s biggest independent car retailer posted annual profits up by almost a third.
Metal Tiger strikes copper at Botswana Dome project
Metal Tiger and joint venture partner MOD Resources confirmed intersection of copper mineralisation at the first drillhole on the A4 Dome target at the T3 Dome Complex in Botswana.