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ContourGlobal sells Brazil hydroelectric generation business
British power generation firm ContourGlobal has sold its Brazil hydroelectric generation business to Patria Investments for BRL 1. 73bn (£229. 68m) as part of an effort to create "compelling value" for shareholders.
Wickes backs FY profit guidance, appoints new CFO
Home improvement retailer Wickes backed its full-year profit guidance on Thursday following a solid fourth quarter, as it announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer.
Polymetal receives mineral resource estimate for Pavlov asset
Precious metals mining company Polymetal International said on Thursday that an initial JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate for its Pavlov asset in Russia pointed to as much as 700,000 ounces of gold being on the property.
AJ Bell first-quarter AUA jump, 'well positioned' for further growth
Investment platform AJ Bell said on Thursday that it was well positioned to deliver further growth as it posted a jump in first-quarter assets under administration.
Primark sales up 36% despite Omicron hit over Christmas
Associated British Foods said fourth quarter sales at its Primark stores rose 36% despite a hit from the surge in Covid Omicron cases, but were now showing signs of recovery as it maintained full-year group guidance.
Ibstock FY profit seen 'modestly' ahead of previous expectations
Clay and concrete building products manufacturer Ibstock said on Thursday that full-year profit was set to be "modestly" ahead of its previous expectations following strong trading in the final quarter.
Asia report: Shares up as China cuts rates to boost growth
Asian stock markets closed higher on Thursday as China cut interest rates in response to a slowdown in economic growth and Japan reported a rise in export values.
Workspace rent roll grows in Q3 amid 'strong' customer demand
Real estate manager Workspace said on Thursday that customer demand had remained "strong" in the third quarter of its trading year, with an average of 831 enquiries per month over the period.
AB Foods' Q4 Primark sales weighed down by Omicron, Spirent closes out year with 'strong performance'
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 45. 7 points higher ahead of the bell on Thursday after closing out the previous session 0. 35% firmer at 7,589. 66.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up despite weak Wall St session
London stocks were set to gain at the open on Thursday despite a weak finish on Wall Street.
Spirent Communications FY revenues grow following 'strong' Q4 performance
Test and assurance solutions provider Spirent Communications said on Thursday that it closed 2021 with a "strong performance" in the final quarter, with several important wins across all parts of its portfolio.