Company News
AB Dynamics loses Hart
AB Dynamics said on Wednesday that Robert Hart has decided to step down as chief financial officer.
Levi Strauss buttons up for IPO
Levi Strauss on Wednesday filed documents ahead of a public listing on the New York Stock Exchange, with the jeans maker returning to public markets after more than 30 years of private ownership.
Whitbread bumps up share buyback and hotel expansion plan
Premier Inn owner Whitbread will use the proceeds of its sale of Costa Coffee to back an extra £2bn of shares.
Thursday preview: Brexit debate, AstraZeneca, Micro Focus
MPs are expected to hold a passionate Valentine's Day debate on Brexit, while investors will first be perusing report cards from the likes of AstraZeneca, Ashmore, Indivior, Lancashire, Micro Focus and Moneysupermarket.
Anglo African Oil & Gas earmarks April for new well production
Anglo African Oil & Gas on Wednesday reported that production is scheduled to commence in April at its TLP-103C well, at the Tilapia licence in the Republic of the Congo.
WYG warns on profits as Brexit uncertainty dents UK consultancy business
Shares in AIM-listed professional services company WYG tanked on Wednesday as it warned that full-year operating profit will be "materially" below current market expectations as its UK consultancy business takes a hit from Brexit-related uncertainty.
Malvern revenues soar as Manchester proves a winner
Global learning and skills development firm Malvern International saw revenues nearly double in its last trading year, driven by a strong showing by its newly integrated Communicate English language school in Manchester.
Minister supports measures to balance news publishing market
The culture secretary has urged the UK competition authorities to study the digital advertising sector for evidence illegal dominance by tech giants, and has pledged to look at creating tax reliefs for online news publishers.
ECO Animal Health enters licencing deal with Ghent University
ECO Animal Health has entered a worldwide exclusive development and licencing deal with Ghent University-PROVAXS, it announced on Wednesday.
ECR Minerals begins drilling at Black Cat gold prospect
Precious metals exploration and development company ECR Minerals announced on Wednesday that drilling at the Black Cat gold prospect in the state of Victoria, Australia, had begun.
Karelian Diamond Resources granted reservation in eastern Finland
Karelian Diamond Resources reported on Wednesday that TUKES - the Finnish Mining Authority - has granted a it reservation situated in the Liperi region of eastern Finland.
Norman Broadbent revenues hit 10 year high
Recruitment outfit Norman Broadbent saw annual revenues hit their highest level in more than a decade, helping the group narrow losses by more than half.
Serabi Gold starts year on a strong note
Brazil-focussed gold mining and development company Serabi Gold updated the market on its operations and projects in Brazil on Wednesday, reporting January gold production of 3,671 ounces, in line with its previous guidance.
Cuadrilla loses appeal to open second fracking site in UK
Fracking company Cuadrilla has been refused permission to operate on a new site in the Lancashire over fears for road safety and traffic concerns.
New Looks swings to profit as turnaround bears fruit
Retailer New Look said on Wednesday that it swung to a profit in the year to date as its turnaround programme bears fruit.
Mycelx Technologies leaps as 'record' results smash expectations
MyCelx Technologies jumped on Wednesday after announcing that it had exceeded previous guidance to achieve "record" full-year revenue, EBITDA and net profit.
Heineken cheers market with strong full-year results
Investors toasted Heineken on Wednesday, sending shares in the Dutch brewer 6% higher on forecast-beating results.
Bacanora Lithium closes in on Sonora funding as loss deepens
Bacanora Lithium said on Wednesday its interim losses had widened, but it expected to finalise its financing package for the Sonora project in the second half of the year.
Optibiotix revenues soar in second half
Optibiotix Health's annual income soared in its last trading year as the healthy food additive maker continued to commercialise its products and grow sales.
Ex-CEO mounts rescue bid for ailing Utilitywise
A bid to save the future of business utilities consultancy Utilitywise was launched on Tuesday, by its founder and former chief executive officer Geoff Thompson.