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ECB leaves interest rates unchanged
The European Central Bank has left its key interest rates unchanged, in line with analyst expectations.
Amigo still considering options, including insolvency
Guarantor lender Amigo Holdings said on Thursday that it is still considering its options and could go bust after the High Court rejected a rescue plan last month that would have seen compensation payments for mis-selling capped.
Botswana Diamonds upbeat on latest kimberlite model at Thorny River
Botswana Diamonds updated the market on the three-dimensional model of the recent kimberlite discovery on South Africa's Thorny River diamond project on Thursday.
US pre-open: Stock futures mixed ahead of CPI data
Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors awaited some key inflation data and this week's jobless claims report from the Labor Department.
Beowulf subsidiary gets EUR 0.79m Finnish government grant
Mineral exploration and development company Beowulf Mining announced on Thursday that its wholly-owned Finnish subsidiary Fennoscandian Resources has been granted €0. 79m (£0. 68m) by Business Finland.
European Metals prepares for carbon life cycle assessment at Cinovec
European Metals Holdings announced the engagement of UK-based sustainability and life cycle assessment consultancy Minviro on Thursday, to provide an ISO-compliant life cycle assessment, including a carbon footprint evaluation, of the Cinovec lithium and tin project in the Czech Republic.
Revenues plunge at Comptoir after 'devastating' impact of lockdowns
Comptoir Group saw revenues tumble and losses widen significantly last year, as the Covid-19 pandemic shut its restaurants for much of 2021.
Hornby sounds confident note on outlook despite supply issues
Model train maker Hornby's boos sounded an upbeat note on the outlook, despite the ongoing supply issues triggered by the pandemic.
Europe midday: Stocks tread water ahead of ECB, US inflation figures
European shares were still treading water at midday on Thursday as investors awaited the outcome of the European Central Bank’s policy meeting and US inflation numbers later in the day.
London midday: Stocks edge up as investors eye ECB, US inflation
London stocks had edged a little further into the black by midday on Thursday as investors eyed the latest US inflation data and a policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
ITM Power upbeat despite dip in full-year revenues
ITM Power said on Thursday that its tender pipeline was “materially” ahead of expectations, fuelled by strong demand for renewable energy, as it confirmed Covid-19 delays had dented full-year revenues.
Abuja taps StanChart for rail project financing, instead of China Eximbank
Abuja may tap StanChart instead of Chinese lenders for the financing needed to modernise two of the country's main railways.
Greatland Gold reports new results from Havieron project
Precious and base metals exploration and development company Greatland Gold updated the market on activities at the Havieron gold-copper project in the Paterson region of Western Australia on Thursday, reporting that drilling activities since its last report included new results from the ongoing growth drilling programme.
Citi ups National Grid price target
Citi increased its share price target for National Grid based on the company's shift towards electrification.
Proton Motor Power sales surge as losses remain stable
Fuel cell and electric hybrid technology company Proton Motor Power Systems reported sales of £1. 89m in its final results on Thursday, up 146% year-on-year, with sales performance including deliveries to the stationary, mobile and maritime sectors.
Marlowe acquires occupational health service provider Healthwork
Safety and compliance software and services company Marlowe has acquired occupational health service provider Healthwork, it announced on Thursday, for an expected enterprise value of £17. 2m.
Serica Energy reports positive flow testing at Rhum R3
UK North Sea-focussed upstream oil and gas company Serica Energy updated the market on operations at the Rhum R3 well on Thursday, reporting that new completion equipment had been successfully installed, and a flow test performed.
Dealmaker Patrick Drahi buys 12.1% stake in BT
Patrick Drahi, a multibillionaire telecoms dealmaker, has bought a 12. 1% stake in BT to capitalise on the company's involvement in the rollout of faster broadband in the UK.
Sopheon contractual booking grow despite 'unpredictability and unparalleled disruption'
Software company Sopheon said on Thursday that it had seen growth in contractual bookings during what had been "a year of unpredictability and unparalleled disruption".
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors await US inflation data
Equity markets in Asia were in a mixed state as they closed on Thursday, as investors closed their wallets ahead of the much-anticipated United States consumer price index later in the global day.