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Share smashes revenue record as it returns to profitability
Share, the parent company of independent retail stockbroker The Share Centre reported a 12% improvement in revenue to a record £21. 0m in its preliminary results on Wednesday, which it said was helped by a first full year of its Computershare partnership.
YOLO directors upbeat after tough year for its investments
YOLO Leisure and Technology reported swung to unrealised losses on its investments for the 2018 financial year, it announced on Wednesday, with losses totalling £0. 84m, compared to gains of £0. 66m in 2017.
Cloudbuy still hungry for cash as revenue falls
Cloud-based merchant service provider Cloudbuy reported a 26% fall in its full-year revenue on Wednesday, to £1. 11m.
Asos still a 'buy' but with risks, say Barclays, Jefferies
Barclays and Jefferies have maintained their recommendations for Asos, the online specialist, but believe there are still risks associated with the stock.
Ten Entertainment profit and revenues rise as it expands estate
Ten Entertainment posted a rise in full-year profit and revenue on Wednesday as it expands its estate.
IQE warns of headwinds after 'challenging' 2018
IQE's shares dropped on Wednesday after the semiconductor business reported a decrease in annual profits and warned that it faced short-term headwinds.
Alpha FX profits surge as firm expands to new markets
Foreign exchange service provider Alpha FX reported a 73% improvement in revenue to £23. 5m in its audited full-year results on Wednesday.
Conroy Gold to begin drill programme in earnest
Ireland and Finland-focussed exploration and development company Conroy Gold and Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that its 2019 drill programme would begin shortly on the 65 kilometre gold trend that it had discovered in the Longford-Down Massif in Ireland.
Julia Hubbard appointed full-time finance chief at 7digital
Digital music solutions provider 7digital has appointed Julia Hubbard as its new full-time chief financial officer, it announced on Wednesday.
Diurnal Group upbeat following FDA meeting over 'Alkindi'
Specialty pharmaceutical company Diurnal Group announced on Wednesday that, following a “positive” meeting with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it intended to submit a new drug application (NDA) for ‘Alkindi’ (hydrocortisone granules in capsules for opening) in the fourth quarter of 2019 as previously planned, with final acceptance of the filing by the FDA expected in 2020.
OptiBiotix inks deal with DKSH for Italy and Spain markets
Life sciences company OptiBiotix Health has entered into an exclusive agreement with DKSH International to distribute its ‘SlimBiome’ proprietary weight management technology in Italy and Spain, it announced on Wednesday.
SimplyBiz to buy fintech platform Defaqto for £74.3m
SimplyBiz, which provides compliance and business services to financial advisers and institutions, has agreed the conditional acquisition of Regulus, the owner of fintech platform provider Defaqto, for £74. 3m.