News And Announcements
Improved political outlook boosts housing market - RICS
Greater political clarity following December’s general election has helped boost sentiment across the UK’s property market, a key survey showed on Thursday.
Advanced Medical Solutions ends year in line with revised forecasts
Surgical and advanced wound care specialist company Advanced Medical Solutions Group updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, reporting that its financial results for the year were in line with revised consensus forecasts, with profits slightly above consensus and sales, impacted by sterling appreciation in the fourth quarter, which was slightly below consensus.
Amur Minerals submits environmental assessment for Kun-Manie
Russia-focussed nickel-copper sulphide exploration and development company Amur Minerals Corporation announced on Wednesday that the baseline environmental assessment (BLEA) for its Kun-Manie nickel copper sulphide project was now complete, and had been filed and approved by the necessary Russian Federation agencies.
Immotion heads for breakeven as it signs up new sites
Out-of-home virtual reality entertainment company Immotion Group has signed contracts in the past week with the London Eye, a further four aquariums and with its first European zoo partner, it announced on Wednesday.
Franchise Brands shares up after solid end to year
Multi-brand franchising group Franchise Brands updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, reporting that it was expecting revenue and profits to be at least in line with consensus market expectations, which would represent significant growth over the prior year.
Greggs chooses Just Eat for UK delivery roll-out
Greggs has chosen Just Eat for its upcoming delivery roll-out across the UK instead of rival Deliveroo.
YouGov brings forward completion of SMG acquisition after 'strong' performance
Research and data analytics company YouGov announced a variation to the terms of its acquisition of SMG Insight on Wednesday, which was initially announced on 24 May 2018.
IronRidge Resources shares rise on latest drilling results from Zaranou
Africa-focussed mineral exploration company IronRidge Resources reported on Wednesday that multiple high-grade and broad gold intersections had been returned from initial drilling assay results from the Zaranou Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire.
IAG lodges complaint with EU over Flybe rescue
British Airways owner IAG has complained to the European Union about the UK government’s decision to rescue struggling regional carrier Flybe.
Ashmore's assets under management grow $6.5bn in Q2
Asset manager Ashmore Group said on Wednesday that assets under management increased $6. 5bn in the three months ended 31 December 2019, reflecting net inflows of $3. 3bn and an investment performance of $3. 2bn.
Jeff Bezos to invest $1bn in Indian companies
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, has unveiled a $1. 0bn investment to help small Indian businesses digitalise.
Winkworth sees annual revenue, profit ‘modestly’ ahead of market views
Winkworth said on Wednesday that full-year revenue and profits are set to be "modestly" ahead of market expectations.
Erris Resources going ahead with option deal on Scotland gold project
Mineral exploration company Erris Resources has successfully concluded its due diligence for the option agreement it signed with GreenOre Gold on 9 December, it announced on Wednesday.
Avation delivers second Airbus A321 to Vietjet Air
Commercial passenger aircraft leasing company Avation announced on Wednesday that it has delivered the second of two Airbus A321 aircraft to Vietjet Air under a long term operating lease, which were being transitioned from a prior operator.
Quiz posts fall in Christmas sales after solid Black Friday
Quiz shares slumped on Wednesday after the fast fashion retailer reported a decline in sales over the Christmas period.
Hochschild Mining holds forecasts
Hochschild Mining maintained 2020 production forecasts after a strong final quarter driven by its Inmaculada mine in Peru.
Revolution Bars hails seventh consecutive year of record Xmas sales
Revolution Bars hailed its seventh consecutive year of record Christmas sales on Wednesday.
Tower Resources gets extension on exploration at Thali
Africa-focussed oil and gas company Tower Resources updated the market on its work on the Thali licence in Cameroon, conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary Tower Resources Cameroon, on Wednesday.
Revenue and earnings fall as 1pm talks up its 'resilience'
Specialist finance provider 1pm announced its interim results on Wednesday, reporting a 7% improvement in deal origination to £87. 8m, 65% of which was brokered to other lenders for commissions, up from 60% year-on-year.
88 Energy on track ahead of drilling of Charlie-1
88 Energy updated the market on the upcoming drilling of the Charlie-1 appraisal well at Project Icewine, located on the Central North Slope in Alaska on Wednesday, reporting that ice road construction was now fully underway with around 25% of the base road now complete, and about 35% of the total route staked and pre-packed.