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Conroy Gold reports 'significant' gold intersections at Clontibret
Conroy Gold and Natural Resources reported “significant” gold intersections from the seventh and eighth drill holes completed in the current drilling programme on its 100%-owned Clontibret gold deposit on Wednesday.
Ilika raising £4m to help fund Stereax cell commercialisation
Advanced solid-state battery technology and materials innovation company Ilika announced a placing of new ordinary shares at a price of 20p each on Wednesday, to raise gross proceeds of no less than £4m.
Eckoh's Adam Moloney to join Blancco as CFO
Blancco Technology Group announced on Wednesday that Adam Moloney would join the company on 23 July as its chief financial officer and a board director.
Barratt sees profits building to record levels
House builder Barratt Developments said it expected pre-tax profits to come in at a record £835m, up from £765. 1m in 2017 after reaching its highest level of completions for a decade.
Asia report: Markets lower as US threatens China with even further tariffs
Asian bourses were lower across the board on Wednesday, as investors were faced with a fresh round of trade tension instigated by Donald Trump’s White House.
Deutsche Bank upgrades Superdry, says de-rating overdone
Superdry's de-rating is overdone and the valuation is now attractive, Deutsche Bank on Wednesday as it upgraded the clothing brand to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 1,610 from 1,430p.
Europe midday: US Senator labels White House's tariffs "reckless"
Investors are trying to get their bearings after the White House ratcheted-up the stakes again in its running trade spat with China, just before the US President arrived in Brussels for a three-day summit of NATO leaders.
Balfour Beatty, Galliford Try in union wrangle over Aberdeen bypass
Trade unions have called for an investigation into "lethal" working hours demanded at a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Galliford Try to build Aberdeen's new ring road.
China vows revenge as Trump launches 'unacceptable' new tariffs
Global stock markets have been sent crashing as Washington prepares to launch a new $200bn worth of tariffs on Chinese goods, including fruit and vegetables, handbags, refrigerators and clothing.
Next global financial crisis will throw-up opportunities, Mark Mobius says
Emerging market investing legend Mark Mobius is raising new funds in anticipation of buying opportunities on the horizon.
Arc Minerals launches Zamsort drilling programme
Arc Minerals said it had kicked off its 11,000-metre drilling programme at the Zamsort copper-cobalt project in Zambia.
Accrol appoints Steve Townsley as new CFO
UK-based tissue converter Accrol has appointed Steve Townsley as its new chief financial officer.
Frenkel Topping tumbles as trading softens
UK-based financial advisor and asset manager Frenkel Topping said it had made "good progress" on its strategic objectives outlined earlier in the year, despite having to face a softer than anticipated trading background.
Aminex shares skyrocket on Tanzania farm-out agreement
Aminex saw its shares rocket over 40% on Wednesday after confirming that it has signed a binding farm-out agreement with its largest shareholder, The Zubair Corporation.
Patagonia Gold shares tumble following difficult quarter
AIM-quoted miner Patagonia Gold provided investors with an update on production at its Cap Oeste project in South America on Wednesday following a quarter hampered by labour disruptions and poor weather.
Facebook fined £500,000 by UK's Information Commissioner
Social networking giant Facebook was fined £0. 5m by the UK's Information Commissioner (ICO) on Wednesday for failing to protect user's online data.
London midday: Stocks maintain losses as trade war fears intensify
London stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Wednesday as trade tensions between the US and China ramped up a notch after Donald Trump followed through on his threat to slap tariffs on an extra $200bn of Chinese goods.
US pre-open: Heavy losses expected as Trump ramps up China trade war
US stocks looked set for heavy losses at the open on Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the US and China, after President Trump said his administration will slap tariffs on an additional $200bn of Chinese imports.
Europe open: Stocks hit by escalating trade tensions, Basic Resources plummet
Stocks are dropping fast after the White House made the most of the window of opportunity afforded by strength in the stockmarket to announce new measures designed to keep up the pressure on China.
Vodafone's dividend might not be sustainable, Kepler suggests
Broker Kepler Cheuvreux began coverage of Vodafone with a 'reduce' rating and a price target of 180p on the telecoms giant.