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Anglo Asian acquires exploration data for two new concessions
Azerbaijan-focussed gold, copper and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining announced the acquisition of exploration data and associated studies and reports from AzerGold on Thursday.
London midday: Stocks back in the black ahead of US data
London stocks had moved back into the black shortly after midday ahead of the release of a fresh batch of key economic data Stateside.
Empire Metals identified 'significant structure' at Pitfield
Resource explorer and developer Empire Metals announced the identification of a “significant structure” after an airborne magnetic survey in June at the Pitfield Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia.
Rhine water levels at Kaub set to recover over the weekend
Minimum water levels needed to navigate the Rhine river at a key choke point were expected to stage a partial recovery over the weekend.
ECB's Kazaks says inflation 'unacceptably high'
A top European Central Bank official predicted that the monetary authority would continue hiking interest rates.
Tremor closes $25m investment in Hisense's Vidaa platform
Connected television advertising technology company Tremor International announced the closing of its $25m equity investment in Vidaa on Thursday, satisfied through existing cash resources.
Inspecs earnings hit by euro weakness, factory moving costs
Eyewear and lens designer and manufacturer Inspecs reported first-half revenue of $138. 4m on Thursday, up from $125. 7m year-on-year, although earnings were hit by currency headwinds and the costs of a factory relocation.
Pantheon Resources completes drilling at Alkaid 2
Alaska North Slope-focussed oil and gas company Pantheon Resources announced the conclusion of drilling operations, and the start of preparations for stimulation and flow testing, at the Alkaid 2 well on Thursday.
Asia report: Stocks fall on back of US Fed minutes
Stocks were weaker in the Asia-Pacific region on Thursday, taking their lead from Wall Street after the minutes of the most recent Federal Reserve meeting dampened sentiment.
Wynnstay raises £10.6m for Calne redevelopment, acquisition pipeline
Agricultural supplier Wynnstay Group has conditionally raised £10. 6m before expenses, it announced on Thursday, to redevelop its Calne feed facility and pursue potential acquisitions.
Rank Group warns of tough trading, ends year in line with guidance
Gambling operator Rank Group reported underlying operating profit in line with its full-year guidance on Thursday, at £40. 4m, swinging from a loss of £82. 4m year-on-year.
Made.com considering potential capital raise
Furniture retailer Made. com confirmed on Thursday that it is considering a potential equity capital raise.
AO World swings to loss amid higher costs
Online electricals retailer AO World said on Thursday that it swung to a full-year loss amid higher costs and falling sales.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of jobless claims
US stocks looked set for a muted open on Thursday as investors eyed jobless claims data and continued to mull the latest minutes from the Federal Reserve.
Jefferies upgrades AO World to 'buy' after results
Jefferies upgraded AO World on Thursday to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ after the online electricals retailer’s full-year results, and lifted the price target.
London open: Stocks dip as investors mull Fed minutes
London stocks dipped in early trade on Thursday, taking their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, as investors digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
Europe open: Shares muted after Wednesday sell-off
European shares made a mixed and muted start to trading on Thursday after a sharp sell-off in the previous session and weaker markets in the US and Asia.
Marshalls holds guidance but sees tough landscaping outlook
Building materials company Marshalls held full year guidance as it posted interim profits, but noted that the tough economic backdrop would hit consumer confidence at its landscaping division.
Helios Towers H1 earnings grow but pre-tax losses widen
Telecommunications infrastructure company Helios Towers backed its guidance for the year and posted a jump in first-half earnings on Thursday as it hailed strong organic tenancy growth.
Helios Towers H1 earnings grow; Marshalls warns over tough backdrop
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was called to open three points lower at 7,512.