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Grand Vision Media inks big deal with China's Dadi Cinema Group
Grand Vision Media Holdings announced a contract with Dadi Cinema Group in China on Wednesday, under which it would install its 3D panels in 22 new cinema locations in the Dadi network, with installation work beginning immediately.
Remote Monitored Systems plans to 'press accelerator' in 2019
Surveyor Remote Monitored Systems said both its Geocurve and GyroMetric operating businesses had performed "impressively" in its last trading year.
DNO ups offer for Faroe Petroleum to 160p per share
Norwegian oil producer DNO has acquired a further 32. 25m shares in AIM-listed producer Faroe Petroleum after it upped its cash offer for the group to 160p per share after the close on Tuesday.
Universe Group rolling out new payment terminal with EG Group
Point of sale, payment and loyalty systems developer and supplier Universe Group has begun a roll-out with major new customer Euro Garages (EG Group), to provide its ‘Gempay 3’ payment terminal product and payment processing services to 370 petrol forecourts in the UK.
Alaskan authority approves Pantheon acquisition of Great Bear Companies
Oil and gas exploration company Pantheon Resources updated the market on its acquisition of the Great Bear Companies on Wednesday.
London open: Stocks rise on China-US trade hopes; Sainsbury's slips
London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, taking their cue from upbeat sessions in the US and Asia amid growing hopes that the latest round of US-China trade talks and hopes that moves in Westminster have lowered the chance of a no-deal Brexit, although Sainsbury's bucked the trend after a disappointing update.
Centamin production falls 13% in 'challenging' year
Gold miner Centamin said 2018 gold production fell 13%, despite a boost from the final quarter in what it described as an “operationally challenging” year.
Greggs lifts expectations after strong festive period
Greggs said it had a “strong” finish to the year in its fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday, reporting total sales growth of 7. 2%, with company-managed shop like-for-like sales growing by 2. 9%.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, World Bank, Hargreaves, taxis
Theresa May faces a concerted campaign of parliamentary warfare from a powerful cross-party alliance of MPs determined to use every lever at their disposal to prevent Britain leaving the EU without a deal in March. The former staunch loyalist Sir Oliver Letwin signalled that he and other senior Conservatives would defy party whips, repeatedly if necessary, to avoid a no-deal Brexit, as the government suffered a humiliating defeat during a debate on the finance bill in the Commons.
Softcat trading above expectations ahead of interim results
UK provider of IT infrastructure products and services Softcat updated the market on its trading on Wednesday, ahead of its interim results for the six months ending 31 January.
Unite Group sees positive valuation performance in latest quarter
Specialist student accommodation manager and developer, the Unite Group, reported its quarterly property valuation of the Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund (USAF) and the London Student Accommodation Joint Venture (LSAV) as at 31 December on Wednesday, with USAF's property portfolio was independently valued at £2. 25m on that date.
Fresnillo ropes in Andre Sougarret Larroquete as its new COO
Fresnillo confirmed the appointment of André Sougarret Larroquete as its new chief operating officer on Wednesday, to oversee the safe and efficient running of its existing mines.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up amid China-US trade hopes
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Wednesday, taking their cue from upbeat sessions in the US and Asia amid growing hopes that the latest round of talks between the US and China will ease trade tensions.
Taylor Wimpey sees FY in line despite Brexit worries
House builder Taylor Wimpey said it would report 2018 full year results in line with expectations as the housing market remained stable despite uncertainties caused by Brexit.
Sainsbury's sales fall over Christmas, Taylor Wimpey finishes year in line with forecasts
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 48 points higher on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 74% at 6,861. 60 on Tuesday.