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Advanced Medical Solutions trading in line after first half
Surgical and advanced wound care specialist company Advanced Medical Solutions Group updated the market on its trading in the six months ended 30 June on Thursday.
Asia report: Markets finish weaker on eve of two-way tariffs
Markets in Asia finished Thursday in negative territory, as trade concerns continued on the slow boil ahead of Friday’s deadline for new tariffs on China to be implemented by the US.
London midday: FTSE shrugs off hawkish Carney speech
Share prices in London ping-ponged back higher on Thursday as the stock market continued its back and forth pattern with a mix of housebuilders and miners driving the gains despite the pound climbing on comments from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney.
Glencore launches $1bn share buyback programme
Glencore announced the start of a share buyback programme of up to $1bn on Thursday, to run until 31 December, to get investors back on side after US authorities launched an investigation into its business in Africa.
Assura makes solid progress on investments and acquisitions
Primary care property investor and developer Assura updated the market on its trading for the first quarter to 30 June on Thursday, reporting that it continued to make progress in the first quarter, increasing the size of the pipeline by £73m to £225m.
Elecosoft acquires management software provider for £6.3m
Architectural and engineering software provider Elecosoft on Thursday acquired computerised maintenance management software provider Shire Systems Limited for a consideration of £6. 3m.
Bovis boss eyes 'significant step up' in profits
Builder Bovis Homes said it expects to deliver a significant step up in profitability in the first half as management's new strategy begins to pay off.
Mason to leave CFO role at Halfords at the end of the month
Halfords updated the market on the departure of its chief financial officer Jonny Mason on Thursday, reporting that his leaving date has now been agreed as 31 July.
UKCP REIT sells Bristol building, buys one in Reading
UK Commercial Property REIT announced the acquisition of the White Building, a multi-let office asset on King's Road in Reading, from Boultbee Brooks Real Estate in partnership with a client of CBRE Global Investors on Thursday.
Amur Minerals provides update on Kun-Manie project
Mineral exploration and resource development company Amur Minerals provided investors with a second drill update for its wholly-owned Kun-Manie nickel-copper sulphide project on Thursday.
Great Portland Estates makes solid leasing and sales progress
Great Portland Estates updated the market on its trading for the quarter to 30 June on Thursday, reporting a number of leasing successes ahead of kits March estimated recovery value.
Carney sees economy bouncing back, boosting rate-rise expectations
The governor of the Bank of England said the UK economy was bouncing back from a weather-induced slump in activity, reinforcing expectations the BoE would increase interest rates in August.
Jaguar Land Rover may leave UK in case of 'hard-Brexit'
Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday that a hard-Brexit could cause the company to curtail its operations in the UK, in a bid to avoid costs as high as £1. 2bn a year.
Spanish industrial production continues to slow down in May
Spanish industrial production continued to slowdown in May, dragged down by a decline in energy output.
German factory orders race ahead in May
Client orders for German manufacturers piled up in May, despite a drop in those from outside the single currency bloc.
3i Infrastructure on track for dividend after solid first quarter
3i Infrastructure said its portfolio performed in line with expectations in the first quarter and that it was on track for its annual dividend target.
Workspace sells Stratford site for £15m plus new business centre
Workspace has sold the residential section of its Marshgate development in London’s Olympic park for £15m.
Energean overcomes court challenge to Karish-Tanin gas pipeline
Energean Oil & Gas said Israel’s supreme court had dismissed a petition against its Karish-Tanin gas pipeline in the eastern Mediterranean.
Electrocomponents impresses with double-digit growth
Distributor Electrocomponents has made a strong start to its trading year, with continued double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability.
Premier Technical Services bolsters fire solutions unit with M&P acquisition
Premier Technical Services has opted to extend its fire solutions business through the acquisition of Maidstone-based firm M&P Fire Protection.