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Zytronic FY revenues slide amid Covid-19
Touch sensor overlay products manufacturer Zytronic warned on Wednesday that full-year sales had fallen considerably amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
CareTech ends year ahead of expectations
Specialist social care and education services provider CareTech Holdings reported “robust” trading in an update on Wednesday, with results for the year ended 30 September ahead of market expectations.
Cohort subsidiary secures three new contracts
Independent technology group Cohort said on Wednesday that one of its subsidiaries had been awarded three new contracts with UK and European customers.
Distribution Finance reaches loan repayment agreement with TruFin
Distribution Finance has mutually agreed with TruFin to fully repay, an outstanding loan on 4 January, it announced on Wednesday.
Europa gets one-year extension to Inezgane permit in Morocco
Europa Oil & Gas announced on Wednesday that the Moroccan regulatory body, the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM), has granted a one-year extension to the initial phase of the Inezgane exploration permit, to November 2022.
Bulmers owner C&C swings to loss in H1
Bulmers owner C&C said on Wednesday that it swung to an operating loss in the first half as revenues were hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Avast reaffirms FY guidance as Q3 earnings, revenue rise
Cybersecurity provider Avast reaffirmed its full-year guidance on Wednesday as it posted a rise in third-quarter earnings and revenue.
Centamin refines 2020 guidance, sees lower production in 2021
Centamin reported gold production of 128,240 ounces from the Sukari Gold Mine in its third quarter on Wednesday, up from 98,045 ounces year-on-year, bringing production for the first nine months to 384,324 ounces, as it refined its 2020 production forecast and projected lower production in 2021.
Hochschild Mining reiterates FY guidance after 'robust recovery'
Precious metals company Hochschild Mining maintained its full-year guidance on Wednesday as it witnessed a "robust recovery" in attributable production after not being in full production for a portion of the year.
Metro Bank Q3 deposits flat, net loan book grows
Retail and commercial bank Metro Bank said on Wednesday that total deposits were flat in the third quarter, while its net loan book continued to grow throughout the period.
UK Sept CPI rises to 0.5%; borrowing soars to record £208bn
The UK government borrowed £36. 1bn in September taking borrowing in the first six months of the financial year to a record £208. 5bn, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.
Quilter Q3 results 'steady', net flows 'substantially' higher
Wealth management firm Quilter reported a somewhat steady third quarter on Wednesday, with substantially improved net flows.
London open: Stocks edge lower after inflation, borrowing figures
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation and borrowing figures.
Segro rental collection remains strong in fourth quarter
Segro reported “strong” rent collection in its fourth quarter on Wednesday, with UK collection at 85% of total rent billed, which was higher than at the equivalent date in the second and third quarters.
Fresnillo cuts FY gold production guidance
South American miner Fresnillo cut full year gold production guidance due to coronavirus-related disruption and lower ore grades.
Antofagasta backs FY guidance as third-quarter copper output falls
Chilean copper miner Antofagasta reported a decline in third-quarter production on Wednesday but backed its guidance for the full year.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge up as investors mull inflation, borrowing figures
London stocks were set to edge higher on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation and borrowing figures.
William Hill warns on Covid closures, Segro rental collection strong
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open eight points higher on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 08% on Tuesday, at 5,889. 22.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Royal Mail, Poundstretcher, UK airports
Royal Mail postal workers will for the first time collect parcels on the doorstep, in one of the biggest changes to the service as it adapts to the decline in letters and rapid growth in online shopping. From Wednesday customers across the UK will be able to pay a fee of 72p on top of standard postage costs for every package under the new “parcel collect” service. Pre-paid return items will cost 60p per item. - Guardian.