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Physiomics awarded a new Innovate UK grant
Cancer treatment prediction technology company Physiomics has been awarded a new grant by Innovate UK, it announced on Wednesday.
Asia report: Markets weaker on renewed Trump trade war concerns
Markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as traders once again reacted to political developments in the US, with the ousting of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and reports the Trump administration was considering further punitive tariffs aimed at China.
Everyman Media profit jumps amid expansion
Everyman Media, the owner of the Everyman cinema chain, reported a big jump in full-year profit on Wednesday as it continues to expand.
Dana could list in London as part of GKN deal
US-based auto parts giant Dana Inc could list its shares in London as a condition of its $6. 1bn acquisition of GKN's power train business.
London midday: Stocks rise as investors cheer Prudential spin-off; US retail sales eyed
London stocks were adding to their early gains by midday on Wednesday, recovering somewhat from losses in the previous session as a strong performance from miners and Prudential lent a hand.
Investors expect delays in Brexit talks, Barclays survey finds
Investors expect significant delays in Brexit negotiations after the UK and the EU set out contrasting versions of a deal, a survey by Barclays shows.
Marshalls profit rises, dividend gets a boost
Marshalls posted a jump in full-year profit and revenue on Wednesday as the specialist landscape products group upped its final dividend by 17%.
Broadcom withdraws and terminates Qualcomm offer
Singapore-based Broadcom has withdrawn and terminated its hostile offer to buy US chipmaker Qualcomm after President Trump blocked the deal on the grounds of national security.
Concrete leveller Somero puts in solid full year with record profits
Concrete levelling specialist Somero Enterprises posted a 21% rise in full year pre-tax profits to $25. 7m as revenues hit record levels.
Mosman Oil and Gas develops seismic interpretations down under
Mosman Oil and Gas Limited provided an update on its Australian operations on Wednesday, where the company has been working on developing seismic interpretations with Synterra Technologies.
Touchstone's new wells 'encouraging' as company targets further drilling
Oil and gas exploration and production company Touchstone Exploration announced strong production from its newly drilled wells and further drilling projects on Wednesday.
SDX Energy strikes oil at Egyptian concession
Oil and gas exploration and production company SDX Energy has made an oil discovery at its West Gharib Concession in Egypt, the company said on Wednesday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of retail sales
US futures pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, as investors look ahead to the release of retail sales data.
Europe open: Stock buffeted by crosswinds from China, US
Stocks on the Continent are heading higher, with what appears to be strong readings on China's economy helping to offset the drag from Tuesday's profit-taking on Wall Street as traders paused for breath amid news that the US Secretary of State had gotten canned.
Chariot Oil & Gas says drilling starts on Rabat Permits
Atlantic focused explorer Chariot Oil & Gas said on Wednesday that it had started drilling on the Rabat Deep Permits in Morocco.
Gem Diamonds sparkles on diamond recovery, revenue jump
Gem Diamonds sparkled on Wednesday as it announced the recovery of yet another diamond of more than 100 carats and said full-year revenue rose 13%.
Alba bolsters Horse Hill consulting team with addition of Sue Corrigan
Diversified mineral exploration and development company Alba Mineral Resources announced the appointment of Sue Corrigan as its technical consultant for oil and gas on Wednesday, with immediate effect.
Positive surprise on Chinese industrial production at start of 2018
Economic activity in China rebounded at the start of the year, but the latest readings drew a mixed reaction from economists.
U+I offloads Waitrose site in Ringwood, retains neighbouring units
Specialist regeneration developer and investor U+I announced the sale of the anchor Waitrose store in the Furlong Shopping Centre in Ringwood from its investment portfolio on Wednesday, to IM Properties, for £17. 25m.
Sound Energy share premium account cancellation gets the High Court nod
Morocco and Europe-focussed gas company Sound Energy announced on Wednesday that the cancellation of the share premium account was approved by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales on 13 March.