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Samuel Heath & Sons reports satisfactory results, proposes 5.5p payout
The quintessential English company, Samuel Heath & Sons, reported a "satisfactory" performance for the first half of the year ended 30 September 2017 on Thursday, while proposing an interim dividend of 5. 5p per share.
Bellzone Mining prepares impact assesment for Kalia site
West Africa-focussed group Bellzone Mining announced on Thursday that, via its wholly owned subsidiary OTN Mining, it had signed the previously announced amendments to the Republic of Guinea's mining convention, paving the way for the realisation of its iron ore project at Kalia.
Globalworth Real Estate enters conditional agreement to acquire Griffin Premim
Guernsey-based group Globalworth Real Estate Investments announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, Globalworth Asset Managers (GAM), had entered into a conditional investment agreement to acquire between 50. 01% and 67. 90% of the issued share capital of Dutch firm Griffin Premium.
Agriterra's finance director resigns
African Agricultural company Agriterra has announced the resignation of its finance director, Daniel Cassiano-Silva with effect from 31 December 2017, with Mr Cassiano-Silva to remain a non-executive director of the Company thereafter.
Connemara confirms presence of Ireland's high-grade gold
Exploration company Connemara confirmed the presence of a high-grade gold in hole 17-MR-08 at its 100%-owned Inishowen Gold Project, in Donegal, Ireland.
Roku soars after impressive debut earnings report
Digital streaming business Roku greatly surpassed market expectations in its first earnings report since going public in September, sending its stock price soaring in after-hours trading.
EU demands clarity on Brexit divorce bill when talks resume
A day before Brexit talks resume, chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier challenged the Prime Minister and her troubled government on whether she planned on following the US's model of social and economic deregulation or continuing to operate within Europe's mainstream.
John Laing invests in second US 'managed lanes' toll project
Infrastructure group John Laing has made a $155m (£118m) investment in the US I-66 'managed lanes' toll-road development.
London close: Stocks close lower as Burberry, housebuilders weigh
London stocks closed lower on Thursday as investors waded through a torrent of mixed corporate news, with the pound giving back earlier gains after the European Commission cut its economic growth forecasts for the UK on the back of Brexit uncertainty.
FX round-up: Dollar woes continue as unemployment claims climb
The US dollar has had a tough couple of days to contend with, as the latest tax reform plans face possible delays of up to a year, according to reports on Tuesday.
Independent News & Media cuts profits expectation
Independent News & Media lowered its profit expectations for the 2017 financial year into the red against the backdrop of revenue decline and increased legal costs.
TLA Worldwide agrees new debt facility after accounting lapses
Athlete representation and sports marketing company TLA Worldwide has agreed a renewed senior debt facility for $28. 75m as it wrestles with a long-delayed set of results for last year containing fairly hefty accounting charges relating to revenue recognition issues.
Something in the Aylesford as Wynnstay hikes dividend
London-based property investment firm Wynnstay Properties had investors in a groovy kind of mood after increasing the dividend thanks to a strong rise in first-half property income and net assets bolstered by new lettings in Aylesford and Liphook, and contractual rent reviews on its properties in Lichfield and Surbiton.
Friday preview: UK industrial production and not much else
UK industrial data, although some expected it on Thursday, is likely to make the biggest splash on a quiet Friday, with miner Vedanta the biggest company expected to report.
Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel as International Development Secretary
Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt has been named the new International Development Secretary on Thursday, following the departure of Priti Patel.
Ryanair widens website offer to include event tickets
Low-cost airline Ryanair, in partnership with digital ticketing agency Coras, has launched a new digital initiative aimed at selling theatre, music and sporting tickets to its customers on Thursday.
Director dealings: Old Mutual chief executive picks up almost 50,000 shares
Jonathan Hemphill, chief executive of UK-based holding company Old Mutual purchased 48,300 ordinary shares in the firm on Thursday at ZAR 36. 68 each.
BOS Global board 'committed' as working capital position worsens
Cloud-based software developer BOS GLOBAL updated the market on its current position on Thursday, reporting that it has continued to incur operational and overhead costs as it continues its product development and sales and marketing work.
ITM Power secures power-to-gas study funding
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power has secured funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) as part of the ‘Energy Storage Feasibility Study Competition’ launched in January, it announced on Thursday, to collaborate with Northern Gas Networks to undertake a study examining the potential deployment of large-scale power-to-gas energy storage.
Genel Energy agrees Sidi Moussa offshore plans with Morocco
Independent oil and gas exploration company Genel Energy has agreed with the Moroccan government over the nature, scope and timing of the activity at the Sidi Moussa offshore licensed acreage in Morocco.