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NCC sees FY earnings at top end of market expectations
Cyber and software resilience expert NCC Group said on Wednesday that full-year earnings are se to come in at the top end of market expectations.
Asia report: Markers mixed after record-breaking session on Wall Street
Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a record session on Wall Street overnight and reacted to the news late in the day that UK authorities had approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine candidate.
Loungers reports strong trading, slams government
Loungers said it traded strongly until the second English lockdown as the bar operator reported a sharp drop in profit and criticised the government's treatment of the hospitality sector.
Ariana Resources agrees sale of remaining Turkey projects
Europe-focussed exploration and development company Ariana Resources announced a conditional agreement for the sale of its remaining projects in Turkey to Zenit on Wednesday, ahead of the planned completion of its agreements with Özaltin and with Proccea Construction, concerning the proposed expanded joint venture.
Concepta launches at-home Covid test, announces name change
Healthcare company Concepta announced the launch of its DNA testing service on Wednesday, following the recent acquisition of the Genome Store.
Osirium Technologies wins contract with 'major' UK telco
Cybersecurity software group Osirium Technologies has secured a "significant contract win" for its privileged access management technology.
Europe open: Covid vaccine news fails to give shares a boost
News that Britain had approved a Covid-19 vaccine failed to give European shares a shot in the arm on Wednesday, as investors fretted about the continuing lack of progress in Brexit talks.
Idox scores contract for 2022 Scottish elections
Software and solutions supplier Idox has secured a contract with the Scottish Government and Scottish Local Authorities to deliver the electronic counting of ballot papers in elections scheduled for 2022.
Botswana Diamonds discovers new kimberlite blow at Thorny River
Botswana Diamonds reported the discovery of a new kimberlite ‘blow’, or small pipe, on its Thorny River project in South Africa on Wednesday.
Covid-19 vaccines trigger new bullmarket, Liberum says
The development of successful Covid-19 vaccines has set off a fresh bull market for UK shares that will last several years, Liberum analysts said.
Countrywide rejects Connells offer
Countrywide said on Wednesday that it has rejected a possible 250p a share takeover approach from real estate management company Connells and that it is in talks with private equity group Alchemy Partners about a possible cash injection.
Accrol names Richard Newman as CFO-designate
Independent tissue converters company Accrol Group named Richard Newman as its next chief financial officer on Wednesday.
London open: Stocks steady as vaccine news fails to provide a boost
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors paused for breath following strong gains in the previous session, with news the UK has approved Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for rollout next week failing to boost markets.
Boku FY EBITDA seen $1.0m ahead of forecasts
Mobile payments group Boku provided investors with a quick update covering recent trading on Wednesday.
Tesco to repay £585m business rates relief
Tesco said it would repay £585m of Covid-19 business rates relief to the UK after Britain's supermarkets came under pressure to return the money.
GardaWorld lifts G4S offer to 235p a share
GardaWorld on Wednesday lifted its offer for UK outsourcing contractor G4s to 235p a share, valuing the company at £3. 68bn.
Avon Rubber growth driven by 3M helmets and armour acquisition
Avon Rubber reported a 30. 8% improvement in revenue in its final results on Wednesday, to £168m, which it said comprised 0. 1% organic constant currency growth, with a 31. 7% contribution from the acquisition of 3M helmets and armour, and a 1. 0% currency headwind.
IWG to raise £300m in bond offering for acquisitions
IWG said it would raise £300m in a convertible bond issue to help pay for a string of planned acquisitions at attractive prices.
Belvoir YTD trading ahead of pre-Covid expectations
British property franchise Belvoir said on Wednesday that trading in the ten months ended 31 October had been ahead of its pre-Covid expectations.
Wizz Air passenger numbers slump 85% in November
Budget airline Wizz Air reported a slump in November traffic on Wednesday as passenger numbers continue to be dented by the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions.