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Applied Graphene scoops Italian distribution deal
Applied Graphene Materials has signed a distribution agreement with Italian chemical distribution company CAME Srl.
Georgian Mining directors write off pay as company raises funds
Georgian Mining directors wrote off their pay as the company raised £380,000 to support its Georgian operations while it waits for an exploration permit.
London midday: Stocks fall further as trade, Brexit woes weigh
London stocks had extended losses by midday on Thursday amid growing concerns about Brexit and Sino-US trade relations.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as hopes for trade resolution fade
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Thursday, as trade tensions between the US and China continued to fray on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.
Lloyds' Horta-Osório to face MPs on pension
MPs have called on Lloyds Banking Group's chief executive to face questions about controversial executive pension arrangements at the company.
Hollywood Bowl makes strong start with revenue up across business
Hollywood Bowl Group reported total revenues of £67m for the six months ended 31 March on Thursday, up from £63. 6m at the same time a year ago.
Headwinds put dent in PayPoint's preliminary reported figures
Payment technology and network provider PayPoint reported 1. 6% growth in underlying revenue in its preliminary results on Thursday, including the share of commission paid to retailers.
Tory committee chair expects departure plan from May 'on Friday'
The chair of the powerful 1922 committee of Conservative MPs said he expected Theresa May on Friday to give him a timetable for her departure as Prime Minister or party rules would be amended to allow a no-confidence vote.
StatPro to focus on margins as it hunts for more acquisitions
StatPro Group told shareholders on Thursday that it had continued to make “good progress” towards its goal of becoming the world’s leading cloud-based portfolio analytics provider over the last year, with its current trading remaining in line with expectations.
Eurozone economy in the doldrums in May
Eurozone economic growth was in the doldrums in May as services weakened and optimism dropped to a near five-year low.
German business sentiment deteriorates - Ifo
Business confidence in Germany deteriorated more than expected in May, according to a survey released by the Ifo Institute on Thursday.
TalkTalk's annual loss narrows
TalkTalk's annual loss shrank to £5m from £100m as the telecoms company increased earnings and reduced reorganisation spending.
Mothercare delays FY results by a day
Mothercare has delayed the release of its full-year results by a day to Friday, but said it continues to expect underlying results to be in line with market expectations.
Qinetiq's FY results beat expectations
Defence technology company Qinetiq posted better-than-expected full-year results on Thursday as it backed its expectations for 2020.
Sabre year-to-date trading in line with expectations
Car insurance underwriter Sabre said trading for the first four months of the year was "very much in line" with expectations.
NewRiver keeps head above water amid retail storm
NewRiver REIT said on Thursday that its business model was delivering “sustainable” cash returns, underpinned by its unsecured balance sheet, as its full-year funds from operations fell to £56. 4m from £60. 3m.
Domestic demand fuels German economy's revival
Domestic demand helped the German economy return to growth in the first quarter as manufacturing remained a drag.
Ibstock backs FY guidance after 'solid' start to 2019
Ibstock backed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it hailed a "solid" start to the year, with both its clay brick and concrete businesses enjoying strong demand despite political and economic uncertainty.
Essentra revenues tick up despite 'uncertain' macro environment
Essential components provider Essentra traded in line with expectations during the first four months of the year, delivering like-for-like revenue growth of 1%.
Inchcape revenue growth driven by solid performance in Asia and Europe
Automotive retailer Inchcape saw revenues grow 3% in the first four months of the year, driven by solid performances in Asia and Europe.