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ULS launches conveyancing service with Stelios' easyGroup
Online conveyancing platform provider ULS Technology announced the launch of a new conveyancing service developed for easyConveyance, part of the easyGroup, on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Micro Focus rallies as Elliott reportedly takes stake; Randgold loses its shine
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% to 7,249. 32 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Quiz revenues soar on back of rapid online growth
Womenswear brand Quiz grew annual revenues 30% thanks to an impressive 158% surge from its online trading channel.
Micro Focus spikes as activist investor takes stake - report
Shares in software group Micro Focus International spiked on Thursday afternoon on reports that activist investor Elliott Investors had taken a stake.
Mirriad Advertising renews contract with Star India
Video technology company Mirriad Advertising has renewed its contract with Star India to provide in-video advertising in India for a further three years, it announced on Thursday.
Europe midday: Stocks gain as Syria tensions ebb, euro slips
Stocks are moving higher after the US president appeared to douse expectations for an imminent response to the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government.
Beowulf Mining begs patience of shareholders over Kallak approval
Mineral exploration and development company Beowulf Mining issued an update on Thursday morning, reporting that it has been in communication with the Government of Sweden, and understood that the government's review of submissions made by interested parties with regard to its application for an exploitation concession for Kallak North, was continuing.
Central Asia Metals increases dividend after bountiful 2017
Base metals miner Central Asia Metals (CAML) has raised its dividend for the year ended 31 December to a total of 16. 5p per share after financial results released on Thursday showed that revenues and earnings saw strong growth.
IAG buys stake in Norwegian as first move in takeover talks
British Airways owner IAG has acquired 4. 6% of Norwegian Air Shuttle and said it would use this position to initiate talks about a possible takeover bid.
Disney must offer to buy Sky if 21st Century deal goes through
Walt Disney will have to make a mandatory takeover offer for Sky within 28 days of the completion of its acquisition of 21st Century Fox's assets, if the rival Fox and Comcast bids fail, the UK Takeover Panel has ruled.
Polar Capital AuM rise 29% in year to March
Polar Capital on Thursday reported assets under management at the end of March of £11. 98bn, a rise of 29%.
Steppe Cement sales up in first quarter
Steppe Cement updated the market on its first quarter on Thursday, reporting that it sold 197,179 tonnes of cement for KZT 2. 31bn, compared to 124,669 tonnes of cement for KZT 1. 53bn in the first quarter of 2017, representing an increase of 58% and 51% respectively.
Northbridge narrows losses after oil price recovers
Industrial services and rental company Northbridge Industrial Services narrowed annual losses as revenues picked as a result of higher oil prices and improvements in rental revenues at one of its subsidiaries.
US initial jobless claims drop a little less than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell a little less than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
FTSE 250 movers: Greene King guidance reassures; Pets at Home in dog house
Greene King shares fizzed higher and led the FTSE 250 risers after the company said it remained well placed to withstand external market challenges and deliver long-term value to its shareholders despite sales taking a hit from the 'Beast from the East' snowy weather earlier this year.
US import prices for March narrowly miss forecasts
US import prices flattened out last month, amid a sharp drop in the cost of fuel purchased from overseas.
Solid State margins dragged down by communications arm
Computing, power and communications products manufacturer Solid State warned investors on Thursday that problems in its communications business would impact margins over its next two years, sending shares into freefall in early trading.
Stellar Diamonds advises shareholders to accept Newfield offer
West Africa-focused diamond development company Stellar Diamonds has advised shareholders to vote in favour of the proposed takeover by Australian miner Newfield Resources even though a rights issue by the bidder was undersubscribed by AUD 13. 4m.
JP Morgan downgrades Ocado as shares push valuation envelope
Analysts at JP Morgan downgraded their recommendation on Ocado shares following their recent sharp outperformance versus the sector, which they argued was pushing the valuation envelope too far.
FirstGroup rejects 'opportunistic' offer from Apollo Management
FirstGroup said late on Wednesday that it had received a "preliminary" and "highly conditional" indicative proposal from private equity firm Apollo Management, but that this was unanimously rejected.