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Phoenix Copper net losses narrow, assets grow
United States-focussed base and precious metals explorer and producer Phoenix Copper reported an increase in net assets in its final results on Wednesday, to $13. 83m (£9. 93m) from $10. 56m in the prior year.
Europe midday: Positive eurozone data helps extend share rally
The rally in European stocks was extended at lunchtime on Wednesday, as a commodity price boost for miners and positive eurozone data provided impetus for investors.
Personal Group to retain pandemic-related sales capabilities
Employee benefits and service provider Personal Group reported “great confidence” in its strategic initiatives on Wednesday, including its socially-distanced insurance benefit sales programme.
SIG boosts full-year guidance, shares spark
Building materials specialist SIG upped its full-year guidance on Wednesday, sending its shares higher, following an "encouraging" start to the year.
Botswana Diamonds discovers new kimberlite blow at Thorny River
Botswana Diamonds reported the discovery of a new, second kimberlite blow at Thorny River on Wednesday, reporting that the new blow, or swell in the kimberlite dyke, was about the same size as the River Blow discovered at Thorny River in November last year.
Remote Monitored Systems targets sales growth for ProLarva masks
Surveying services company Remote Monitored Systems said on Wednesday that it was on the hunt for a new chief executive and was targeting sales growth for its ProLarva face mask and the development of new products at its Pharm 2 Farm subsidiary.
Ryanair sees demand start to take off as traffic numbers tick higher
Ryanair carried 1m passengers on more than 8,000 flights in April, the low cost carrier confirmed on Wednesday.
Tritax Big Box reports good start to 2021
Tritax Big Box said rent collection was strong and demand for space was high in the first quarter of 2021.
Mirada FY trading performance pegged to meet market expectations
Software solutions provider Mirada anticipates its full-year trading performance will be in line with market expectations for revenue, underlying earnings and pre-tax profits.
Asia report: Markets mixed on US interest rate concerns
The stock markets that were open in Asia finished in a mixed state on a quiet Wednesday, with bourses in Japan, China and South Korea closed for public holidays.
UK car sales rocket as showrooms reopen
New car registrations motored ahead in April, industry data showed on Wednesday, as showrooms reopened and customers returned.
RHI Magnesita reiterates FY guidance amid ongoing 'solid' order book growth
Refractory products supplier RHI Magnesita kept full-year guidance unchanged on Wednesday, with recovery trends in end markets continuing and ongoing "solid" order book momentum.
Barclays reinstates coverage of Cineworld at ‘equalweight’
Barclays reinstated coverage of Cineworld at ‘equalweight’ on Wednesday with a 115p price target as it said a blockbuster year was needed to help deleveraging.
Eurozone begins to pull out of recession - PMI
Business activity in the eurozone rose in April, suggesting the currency zone's economy began to recover after shrinking in the first quarter.
Ikea UK set to buy back furniture in new recycling scheme
Ikea UK is launching a plan to buy back unwanted furniture from customers to resell it and reduce its impact on the environment.
Earnings down as Andrews Sykes focuses on costs and cash
Heating, cooling and pumping hire specialist Andrews Sykes reported revenue of £67. 26m from continuing operations in its preliminary results on Wednesday, down from £77. 25m year-on-year.
WANdisco losses widen as it moves to 'growth phase'
Data specialist WANdisco reported revenue of $10. 5m (£7. 56m) in 2020 on Wednesday, down from $16. 2m year-on-year, as its cash overheads rose to $36. 9m from $31. 7m.
Hiscox Q1 premiums rise, hails strong start to year
Specialist insurer Hiscox reported a rise in first-quarter gross written premiums on Wednesday, as growth in its London market, Europe and direct and partnerships business offset planned reductions in the US broker channel.
Johnson Service Group confident in hospitality sector recovery
Textile services provider Johnson Service Group said on Wednesday that trading in the first four months of the year was still being impacted by lockdown restrictions, although it was now beginning to see an increase in demand as restrictions were starting to ease.
London open: Stocks recover as mining sector rallies
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, having sold off in the previous session after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said interest rates were likely to rise.