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Arena Events subsidiary to pay out $4.8m in US government settlement
Arena Events Group has reached a settlement in relation to potential legal action and a US government investigation into its US subsidiary, Arena Americas, it announced on Thursday.
Northern Ireland has biggest per-capita deficit in public spending
Northern Ireland has the highest public spending per person in the UK, but at the same time the lowest figure of money sent to the capital, the Office for National Statistics revealed in new findings published on Wednesday.
Amazon's UK corporate tax bill halved in 2017
Amazon revealed on Thursday that its UK corporation tax bill almost halved to £4. 5m last year, down from £7. 4m in 2016.
Results round-up
Spirent Communications on Thursday launched a company-wide business initiative to pursue emerging technologies and new industries while extending into wider markets.
Spirent Communications launches 'Promise Assured' expansion initiative
Spirent Communications on Thursday launched a company-wide business initiative to pursue emerging technologies and new industries while extending into wider markets.
Europe close: Markets red amid trade concerns, weaker euro
European stock markets continued to slide on Thursday, amid continuing trade tensions and despite a weaker euro.
Walker Greenbank on track despite 'difficult marketplace' and sales dip
Wallpaper and fabrics manufacturer Walker Greenbank reported decreases in sales in what the company branded as a reflection of a “difficult marketplace”.
London close: Markets finish red after Old Lady hikes rates
London markets finished in the red on Thursday, as traders reacted to the Bank of England hiking interest rates above 0. 5% for the first time in almost a decade, and mining companies felt the heat from renewed trade tensions between the US and China.
eServGlobal exceeds expectations and targets break even for full-year
Fintech outfit eServGlobal on Thursday reported that orders in the first half of the year had exceeded expectations, standing the company in good stead to reach breakeven for the full-year.
Friday preview: Will RBS hesitate on dividend?
Friday should see RBS provide a date for its return to the dividend list, while the week also finishes with numbers from Essentra, IAG, Millennium & Copthorne, Mondi, Pets at Home and William Hill.
Germany denies Brexit deal offer rumours from Remain group
German officials have denied the European Union would offer a vague Brexit deal proposal to save the UK from crashing out of the bloc empty handed, according to reports.
Ferrexpo's interim profits hit by rising costs and production dip
Iron ore pellet producer Ferrexpo raised sales 4. 4% over the six months to 30 June to $617m as record price premiums offset a 1. 2% dip in pellet production.
Google plans censored search engine for China
Google is working on a mobile search app for China, allowing the company to re-enter the country after exiting eight years ago due to censorship regulations.
Restaurant yield management platform BigDish admitted to trading
Restaurant yield management platform operator BigDish announced on Thursday that its ordinary shares had been admitted to the standard listing segment of the official list of the UK Listing Authority, and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities under the ticker 'DISH’.
Novacyt stumbles as Novaprep business tanks
Novacyt on Thursday confirmed that it will carry out a strategic review after reporting that full-year group revenue will be lower than previously expected due to losses in its Novaprep business.
Revenue and earnings rise comfortably at Portmeirion
Portmeirion Group announced its performance for the six months ended 30 June on Thursday, reporting an 11. 4% improvement in revenue to £36. 9m.
Shell not moving fast enough for Morgan Stanley
Shell results have been below par for the past two quarters, said Morgan Stanley, with dividend growth and the share buyback both disappointing the bank's analysts.
Rising carbon prices benefit Centrica and SSE, Berenberg says
Centrica and SSE are likely to benefit from potential increases in EU carbon prices, Berenberg analysts said as they reiterated 'buy' ratings on both shares.
Versarien signs collaboration with 'prominent' sporting goods brand
Advanced materials engineering group Versarien has signed a collaboration with an unnamed “prominent” global sports and fashion goods manufacturer, it announced on Thursday.