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Botswana Diamonds renews prospecting licences in central Kalahari
Africa-focussed explorer Botswana Diamonds has renewed two prospecting licences held by a wholly-owned subsidiary for an additional two years.
Castings signals 'slight softening' in demand from vehicle customers
Castings told shareholders that, following a strong first quarter, it had experienced a “slight softening” in demand from the majority of its main commercial vehicle customers on Thursday.
Arcontech Group profits soar as existing customers splash out
Arcontech Group shares jumped on Thursday as the company reported that its annual profits almost doubled on the back of higher sales to existing customers.
Revenue and earnings fall in 'first half pause' at Sopheon
Management software and services provider Sopheon reported a fall in revenue to $13. 7m in its first half on Thursday, from $15. 9m a year earlier.
Columbus Energy progressed carbon dioxide pilot at Inniss-Trinity
Trinidad-focussed oil and gas producer Columbus Energy Resources updated the market on the Inniss-Trinity Incremental Production Service Contract on Thursday, reporting that work was continuing with Predator Oil & Gas to advance the carbon dioxide pilot project.
Macfarlane Group wraps up first half of sales and profit growth
Macfarlane Group reported a 5. 4% improvement in its group turnover for the first half on Thursday, to £107. 54m.
UK retail sales drop at fastest pace since financial crisis - CBI
Retail sales in the UK fell at their fastest rate since the financial crisis in the year to August, according to the latest data from the Confederation of British Industry.
SDX Energy makes solid development progress as it swings to loss
North Africa-focussed oil and gas company SDX Energy reported net revenues of $25m (£20. 62m) in its first half on Thursday - a year-on-year improvement of 4% - with higher production reportedly compensating for lower net realised average oil and service fees of $57 per barrel of oil equivalent, down from $62 per barrel in the first half of 2018.
Reabold increases investment in Rathlin with £1m contribution
Upstream oil and gas investment company Reabold Resources has increased its investment in Rathlin Energy UK - the operator of the West Newton field - through participation in an advanced subscription agreement, it announced on Thursday.
China vows retaliation against any US wrong tariff action
China's Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that it hopes the United States will stop its wrongful tariff actions, warning that Beijing would retaliate for any new levies.
AstraZeneca granted marketing authorisation for Roxadustat in China
Biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has received marketing authorisation for Roxadustat in China for the treatment of anaemia caused by chronic kidney disease in non-dialysis-dependent patients.
Mulberry poaches Ted Baker finance director
Ted Baker's finance boss, Charles Anderson, is leaving the fashion retailer after 17 years to join luxury handbag maker Mulberry.
SimiGon awarded blanket purchase agreement from US Air Force
Simulation and training solutions firm SimiGon has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement from the United States Air Force for the supply of its virtual and mixed reality systems.
Eco Animal Health chairman steps down
Animal pharmaceuticals developer Eco Animal Health announced on Thursday that non-executive chairman Richard Wood has stepped down with immediate effect.
Genus promotes FD Stephen Wilson to role of CEO
Animal genetics company Genus has promoted group finance director Stephen Wilson to the role of chief executive.
NMC Health soars on deal speculation; H1 profit rises
NMC Health shares soared on Thursday following a report that two groups, including one backed by Chinese conglomerate Fosun, have made competing offers to buy a 40% stake in the UAE-based healthcare provider worth up to $1. 9bn.
John Laing profit slumps amid challenges in renewable energy market
John Laing was under the cosh on Thursday as it posted a slump in half-year profit and highlighted challenges in the renewable energy market.
Eurozone business activity picks up in August but still muted
Business activity in the eurozone picked up in August but was still muted as the manufacturing sector remained in contraction territory, according to preliminary figures released on Thursday.
GlaxoSmithKline upbeat on latest test results from ViiV Healthcare
GlaxoSmithKline reported on Thursday that its specialist HIV company ViiV Healthcare had announced positive headline results from its phase 3 ‘ATLAS-2M’ study of the investigational, long-acting, injectable, two-drug regimen (2DR) of its cabotegravir and Janssen's rilpivirine for the treatment of HIV.
Laura Ashley swings to loss as home furnishings division struggles
Laura Ashley said on Thursday that it swung to a full-year loss as sales fell amid weakness in the home furnishings business.