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Creo announces first in-human use of 'Speedboat' in India
Medical device company Creo Medical Group announced on Wednesday that the first mentored, in-human use of its ‘Speedboat’ device had taken place in India.
President Energy acquisition of Angostura goes ahead
Upstream oil and gas company President Energy announced on Wednesday that the acquisition of the Angostura exploration contract in the Rio Negro province of Argentina from Compania General De Combustibles (CGC) has successfully completed, alongside the agreement for subscription for $1. 825million of new ordinary shares in the company, by CGC becoming unconditional.
US pre-open: Futures point to more losses amid mixed signals on trade deal
US stock futures were pointing to losses at the bell as uncertainty regarding the possibility of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing mounted.
Prosus calls on Just Eat shareholders to accept offer
Prosus has called on Just Eat shareholders to accept its unsolicited £4. 9bn takeover offer, cautioning that the offer from Dutch online food delivery firm Takeaway. com creates "signifciant risk".
U+I drives portfolio yield higher as conditions remain difficult
Specialist regeneration developer U+I reported £3. 6m of development and trading gains in its first half on Wednesday, compared to £12. 8m in the comparative period a year earlier.
Target shares surge following solid Q3 update
Target shares rocketed in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the US retail giant most recent quarterly sales and earnings figures came in well ahead of analysts' estimates.
Climate change could reduce global economic growth by 3.0%
Climate change could shave three percentage points off global economic growth over the next three decades, revealed a study from the Economist Intelligence Unit that was published late on Tuesday.
Boeing set to redesign plane engine covers after fatal accident
Boeing is set to redesign the engine covers of its 737NG aircraft after a tragic accident that saw a mother-of-two be sucked out of the plane.
Argentex Group pleased with progress since listing
Foreign exchange services provider Argentex Group issued its maiden interim results for the six months ended 30 September on Wednesday, following its admission in June.
Barclays slashes target price for Equiniti as margins and cash flow disappoint
Analysts at Barclays cut their target price for Equiniti's shares on the heels of weaker UK macroeconomic conditions that hit its Pensions arm in the second half of the year, falling interest rates in the States and the drag from foreign exchange rates.
Falcon Oil & Gas upbeat after vertical drilling at Beetaloo
Falcon Oil & Gas announced on Wednesday that drilling of the vertical section of the Kyalla 117 N2-1 appraisal well in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin of Australia has been completed to a vertical total depth of 1,895 metres.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as trade pessimism returns
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as developments on the US-China trade front took a negative turn after fresh tariff threats emerged from the White House.
Carclo disposes of Wipac Czech unit
Injection moulded plastic parts manufacturer Carclo disposed of its Wipac Czech unit to Magna Automotive on Wednesday for a total of €1. 1m.
Canaccord raises target price for EasyJet substantially, but stays at 'hold'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity revised their target price for easyJet substantially higher to reflect the company's modest fleet expansion in the coming years and, at least in the near-term, heightened industry-wide discipline when it comes to adding capacity.
Babcock backs FY expectations as H1 profit grows
FTSE 250 defence company Babcock reported a jump in first-half pre-tax profit on Wednesday as a solid performance from its marine business offset a weaker showing in the aviation segment.
London midday: FTSE slumps as trade fears rattle markets
London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Wednesday as concerns about trade relations between the US and China dented the mood, while results from the likes of Kingfisher and Sage also weighed.
Europe midday: Stocks fall further as trade worries intensify
European stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump threatened China with higher tariffs, while US support for protesters in Hong Kong added to concerns about relations between the two nations.
Tories warned after faking factcheck service on Twitter during debate
The Conservative Party was warned it faced "decisive corrective action" after it used its Twitter account to impersonate legitimate factchecking services during Tuesday night's general election leaders' debate.
HICL income slides but NAV makes gains in first half
HICL Infrastructure reported “resilient” portfolio performance in its interim results on Wednesday, underpinning continued growth in its net asset value per share of 0. 3p, to 157. 8p at the end of its first half ended 30 September.
International PPL plays down nationalisation risk in portfolio update
Infrastructure investor International Public Partnerships updated the market for the period from 1 July to 19 November on Wednesday, reporting that its portfolio of 130 investments in public and social infrastructure assets and related businesses were continuing to operate and perform in line with expectations.