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E-Therapeutics and C4X upbeat on Parkinson's collaboration
Network-driven drug discovery company e-Therapeutics and C4X Discovery Holdings updated the market on their collaboration on Thursday, to identify novel intervention strategies for the potential treatment of Parkinson's Disease (PD).
FTSE 100 movers: Precious metals miners avoid a beating; just 3 stocks in the green
It was a sea of red in London equity markets on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 down 2. 8% to 6,727. 65 in afternoon trade as only three stocks kept their head above water amid renewed concerns about Sino-US relations.
Russian CPI inflation picks-up as expected in November
The cost of living in Russia accelerated to its quickest pace in over a year last month on the back of dearer food.
US services sector activity unexpectedly picks up November - ISM
Activity in the US services sector unexpectedly picked up in November, according to data released on Thursday.
Impax hails record year as profits and revenues surge
Ethical investment firm Impax Asset Management has called 2018 a “landmark” year after assets under management and profits rocketed.
Boku snaps up US mobile authentication outfit Danal
Carrier billing outfit Boku agreed to buy US mobile identity and authentication firm Danal on Thursday as part of a deal worth as much as $68m.
US foreign trade deficit hits 10-year high as soybean exports decline
America's trade shortfall with the rest of the world widened a tad in October on the back of stronger import demand.
KEFI Minerals making progress at Tulu Kapi
Gold and copper exploration and development company KEFI Minerals updated the market on its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia on Thursday, reporting that activities there continued to progress at a “significant” pace.
Weekly US jobless claims dip, but some economists concerned
One of the most-closely tracked indicators of conditions in the US jobs market came in just a tad worse-than-expected on Thursday, nevertheless some economists expressed concern.
Base Resources granted new prospecting license in Kenya
Base Resources has been granted prospecting license PL/2015/0042 in the Vanga area in Kenya, it announced on Thursday.
Catenae signs STM Security up to its blockchain tech
Digital media and technology provider Catenae Innovation has signed its first contract for a solution utilising its blockchain technology, it announced on Thursday.
Anexo confident of coming year after topping expectations
Legal services outfit Anexo anticipates pre-tax profits will come in ahead of current market expectations after continuing to "trade strongly" in its current financial year.
Asia report: Huawei CFO arrest sends shockwaves through tech stocks
The arrest of Huawei’s chief financial officer in Canada sent shockwaves through Asian markets on Thursday, with Meng Wanzhou’s likely extradition to the United States fanning the flames of ongoing trade tension between Washington and Beijing.
Tissue Regenix CEO to take leave of absence due to ill health
The chief executive officer of Tissue Regenix, Steve Couldwell, will be taking a leave of absence from the start of the next year as he undergoes medical treatment.
Over ten restaurants closing every week
Restaurants are closing at the rate of more than ten a week in Britain, research published on Thursday showed, as the sector battled over-supply and stiff competition.
Liberum ups Barratt, Bovis and Crest Nicholson to 'buy'
Liberum upped its stance on Barratt Developments, Bovis Homes and Crest Nicholson on Thursday, arguing that there is at least 20% upside if a smooth Brexit materialises.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in November - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in November, according to data released by the ADP on Thursday.
Clipper Logistics' results buoyed by contract wins and online shoppers
Clipper Logistics reported on Thursday that interim revenue and profits climbed by double digits after the company secured a number of major contracts.
Versarien losses stabilise as revenues improve, progress in polymer project
Engineering materials group Versarien saw losses remain stable in the first half of its trading year as revenues continued to improve.
Spinnaker Opportunities blazes its own trail in 'highly' supportive cannabis industry
AIM-listed investor Spinnaker Opportunities has been presented with a number of opportunities in its search for a suitable acquisition and reverse take-over target in the cannabis processing industry.