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Ixico surges following contract win with 'top ten' pharma giant
Ixico has inked a contract with an unnamed pharmaceutical giant to provide its technology-enabled imaging services in support of the firm's pivotal Phase III study into Huntington's disease.
RedT Energy wins place on Essentia's battery storage framework
RedT Energy has been awarded a place on Essentia's battery storage framework to supply energy storage solutions to the NHS and other UK public sector sites.
Europe open: Slightly higher start for shares, investors wary on trade and EM
Shares on the Continent are edging slightly higher at the start of the session, tracking a slightly higher close on Wall Street and gains overnight in most Asian Pacific bourses.
JD Sports posts record interim results; confident over full year
JD Sports posted record interim results on Tuesday as pre-tax profit and revenue rose despite a "challenging" backdrop as its international expansion continues.
Diamond sales at Anglo American's De Beers drop in seventh cycle
Anglo American said on Tuesday that the value of rough diamond sales at its De Beers unit fell in the seventh cycle of this year.
Cairn Energy comfortable with outlook after first half
Cairn Energy released its half-year report for the six months to 30 June on Tuesday, reporting oil sales revenue of $172m at an average realised price of $66. 97 per barre, or $67. 81 before hedging costs.
London open: Stocks nudge lower ahead of jobs data; Ashtead bucks trend
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as the pound gained ground against the dollar, with investors eyeing the latest round of UK jobs data.
Hilton Food interim profit rises, Seachill acquisition successfully integrated
Hilton Food reported a jump in interim profit on Tuesday as revenue rose and the company hiked its dividend, with performance boosted by the first full inclusion of the Seachill business bought last November, recovery of the business in Central Europe and further strategic progress in Australia.
First half earnings fall as Sanne looks for more acquisitions
Sanne Group reported a “good performance” in the first half of 2018 on Tuesday, against strong prior year comparative, with revenue rising 17. 1% to £65. 9m, or 19. 5% at constant currencies.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, Apple, cars, IPOs
Downing Street is refusing to consider proposals to have EU officials stationed at British ports serving Ireland, intended as part of a solution to the problem of the Irish border after Brexit. The compromise plan, which is under consideration by Ireland and Brussels, is aimed at “de-dramatising” the Irish border issue, and reflects the fact that many goods enter Northern Ireland via Dublin, and not Belfast or the two other main ports in the region. - Guardian.
Ashtead to extend share buyback, JD Sports profits rise
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open two points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 0. 02% at 7,279. 30 on Monday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of jobs data
London stocks were set to for a positive open on Tuesday after the US government confirmed it is in the process of arranging a second meeting between President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
US close: Markets mixed on continued trade tension
Wall Street trading finished mixed on Monday, following last week's losses as investors continued to eye trade relations between the US and China.
CYBG and Virgin Money shareholders approve takeover
CYBG could take over Virgin Money by the end of the year after shareholders on both sides gave their backing on Monday.