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JD Wetherspoon has 'more to come', analysts reckon
There is "more to come" from JD Wetherspoon, reckons broker Peel Hunt as it upgraded the pub company on the back of a trading statement on Wednesday.
Defenx appoints BV-Tech CEO as interim chairman in wide-ranging changes
Defenx on Wednesday announced a slew of changes to its board including the appointment of BV-Tech founder and chief executive Raffaele Boccardo to the role interim executive deputy chairman.
Tern surges following launch of Device Authority's healthcare security solution
Shares in AIM-listed investment firm Tern soared after the firm revealed one of its portfolio companies had officially launched its new healthcare internet-of-things security solution.
FTSE 250 movers: Indivior hammered after warning; Spoons gets frothy
A sharp fall in Indivior shares pulled the FTSE 250 index lower on Wednesday after the company issued a profit warning due to a slower than expected launch of a new product and changes in the US market for its main money-spinner, including challenges from a rival generic treatments.
Griffin Mining subsidiary clears major hurdle in Chinese mine licence process
Griffin Mining announced on Wednesday that its Chinese operating subsidiary, Hebei HuaAo Mining Industry Company, has completed the “most important” phase in the granting of the new mining licence over Zone II of the Caijiaying Zinc-Gold Mine.
Telit Communications expecting decent revenue bump in first half
Internet of things (IoT) technology company Telit Communications issued a trading update for the six months to 30 June on Wednesday, reporting that group revenue was expected to be around $201m - an increase of 13. 2% year-on-year.
Hibernia offloads Dublin's New Century House for a decent return
Hibernia REIT announced on Wednesday that it has exchanged contacts to sell New Century House to a fund managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management Global Real Estate for €65. 3m.
Micro Focus begins to get to grips with HPE integration plan
Software product group Micro Focus International issued its interim results to 30 April on Wednesday - the second interims for its 18-month reporting period to 31 October - with a pro forma constant currency revenue decline of 8. 0% to $1. 97bn.
Conroy Gold reports 'significant' gold intersections at Clontibret
Conroy Gold and Natural Resources reported “significant” gold intersections from the seventh and eighth drill holes completed in the current drilling programme on its 100%-owned Clontibret gold deposit on Wednesday.
Ilika raising £4m to help fund Stereax cell commercialisation
Advanced solid-state battery technology and materials innovation company Ilika announced a placing of new ordinary shares at a price of 20p each on Wednesday, to raise gross proceeds of no less than £4m.
Eckoh's Adam Moloney to join Blancco as CFO
Blancco Technology Group announced on Wednesday that Adam Moloney would join the company on 23 July as its chief financial officer and a board director.
Barratt sees profits building to record levels
House builder Barratt Developments said it expected pre-tax profits to come in at a record £835m, up from £765. 1m in 2017 after reaching its highest level of completions for a decade.
Asia report: Markets lower as US threatens China with even further tariffs
Asian bourses were lower across the board on Wednesday, as investors were faced with a fresh round of trade tension instigated by Donald Trump’s White House.
Deutsche Bank upgrades Superdry, says de-rating overdone
Superdry's de-rating is overdone and the valuation is now attractive, Deutsche Bank on Wednesday as it upgraded the clothing brand to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 1,610 from 1,430p.
Europe midday: US Senator labels White House's tariffs "reckless"
Investors are trying to get their bearings after the White House ratcheted-up the stakes again in its running trade spat with China, just before the US President arrived in Brussels for a three-day summit of NATO leaders.
Balfour Beatty, Galliford Try in union wrangle over Aberdeen bypass
Trade unions have called for an investigation into "lethal" working hours demanded at a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Galliford Try to build Aberdeen's new ring road.
China vows revenge as Trump launches 'unacceptable' new tariffs
Global stock markets have been sent crashing as Washington prepares to launch a new $200bn worth of tariffs on Chinese goods, including fruit and vegetables, handbags, refrigerators and clothing.
Next global financial crisis will throw-up opportunities, Mark Mobius says
Emerging market investing legend Mark Mobius is raising new funds in anticipation of buying opportunities on the horizon.
Arc Minerals launches Zamsort drilling programme
Arc Minerals said it had kicked off its 11,000-metre drilling programme at the Zamsort copper-cobalt project in Zambia.
Accrol appoints Steve Townsley as new CFO
UK-based tissue converter Accrol has appointed Steve Townsley as its new chief financial officer.