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Shanta Gold has bumper third quarter as it looks to expand New Luika
East Africa-focussed gold explorer, developer and producer Shanta Gold announced its production and operational results for the third quarter ended 30 September at the New Luika Gold Mine in south west Tanzania on Thursday, reporting an increase in gold production to 22,726 ounces, from 19,856 ounces in the second quarter.
Grafton Group warns on profits amid softer trading
Grafton Group updated the market on its third-quarter trading on Thursday, following the sale of Plumbase and its Belgian operations, reporting a 0. 9% improvement in like-for-like group revenue in continuing operations, and a 4. 5% rise in total revenue for the three months ended 30 September.
UK retail sales flat in September
UK retail sales were flat in September, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.
Alpha FX sees FY ahead of market expectations
Foreign exchange and payments provider Alpha FX Group said on Thursday that full-year results were set to surpass market expectations as trading since its interim results remained "strong".
IG Design delivers double-digit profit and revenue growth
Giftware manufacturer IG Design reported a strong first-half performance on Thursday, delivering double-digit growth in both revenues and profits.
National Express revenues and profit grow in third quarter
Birmingham-based transport operator National Express posted a rise in third-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday amid growth across all divisions.
Domino's Pizza to exit international markets after 'disappointing' Q3
Domino's Pizza Group on Thursday said it will leave its international markets following a strategic review and a "disappointing" third-quarter performance.
Rentokil records highest organic growth in more than a decade
British pest control company Rentokil Initial recorded its highest level of organic growth in more than ten years during the summer quarter.
DUP rejects Johnson Brexit deal ahead of EU summit
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's attempt to secure a Brexit deal at a European Union summit was dashed at the last minute on Thursday when the Democratic Unionist Party said it would not support his proposals.
Europe open: Markets mixed as Brexit talks stumble
European stocks were mixed on Thursday morning, with Brexit deal negotiations squarely in focus as representatives from the EU27 prepare to meet in Brussels.
NewRiver to manage JV-purchased Poole Retail Park
NewRiver announced on Thursday that its joint venture with BRAVO Strategies III has completed the acquisition of Poole Retail Park in Dorset, from LS Poole Retail, for a total consideration of £44. 7m, reflecting a net initial yield of 8. 0%.
AstraZeneca breast cancer drug candidate clears FDA hurdle
AstraZeneca, alongside its partner Daiichi Sankyo Company, announced on Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for trastuzumab deruxtecan, or DS-8201, and granted it ‘Priority Review’ status.
Cairn Energy's Chimera wildcat well dry
Cairn Energy said on Thursday that the Chimera 'wildcat' exploration well in the UK North Sea was dry.
London open: Stocks nudge up, sterling falls as DUP rejects Brexit deal
London stocks nudged higher in early trade on Thursday as sterling fell amid renewed concerns over Brexit.
WH Smith expands into US with £300m Marshall buy
UK newspaper and stationer retailer WH Smith said it was buying US travel retailer Marshall Retail Group (MRG) for $400m (£312m) in cash as it reported a 7% rise in full year profits.
Premier Oil encounters gas at Tolmount East well
Premier Oil said on Thursday that it has encountered gas at its Tolmount East well in the UK Southern North Sea.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted as pound falls on Brexit woes
London stocks were set for a muted open on Thursday as sterling fell on reports that Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party has said it cannot support the customs terms in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
BHP reports fall in iron ore output, Domino's Pizza Group to leave international markets
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 14 points higher on Thursday, having closed down 0. 61% at 7,167. 95 on Wednesday.
BHP to make final decision on potash ptoject in 2021
BHP said it would make a final investment decision on the massive $17bn Canadian potash project in 2021.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Unemployment, British Steel, Metro Bank
Millions more people in Britain are without a job than shown by official unemployment figures, according to a study that suggests the jobless rate should be almost three times higher. According to research from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Centre for Cities thinktank, large levels of “hidden” unemployment in towns and cities across Britain are excluded from the official government statistics. – Guardian.