Market Pulse
Yahoo agrees price cut on Verizon deal following hacks - reports
Internet firm Yahoo Inc. has reportedly agreed renegotiated terms on its agreement to have its core internet operations taken over by telecoms giant Verizon Communications, including a price cut of the original value of the deal.
Huntsworth improves investor relations with profit upgrade
Public relation group Huntsworth has revealed 2016 trading was ahead of consensus forecasts thanks to strong growth at its health communications arm.
Infrastructure India's cargo volumes weakened by demonetisation
Shares in Infrastructure India tumbled on Thursday after saying cargo volumes have gradually improved since demonetisation by the Indian government, but recovery to prior levels depends on the rebound of the manufacturing sector.
Versarien signs Nanene distribution deal with Lansdowne Chemicals
AIM-listed advanced materials company Versarien has inked a six-month distribution agreement with Lansdowne Chemicals for its new graphene brand, Nanene.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch weaker as investors pause for breath
US futures pointed to a flat to slightly lower open on Wall Street, with investors set to pause for breath after indices closed at record highs on Wednesday for the fifth session in a row.
MTI Wireless Edge remains strong through broadband struggles
Flat panel antenna manufacturer MTI Wireless Edge announced its audited results for the year to 31 December on Thursday, with revenues increased by 19% to $23. 3m.
Client issues see SimiGon perform below expectations
Simulation training solutions provider SimiGon updated the market on its trading for the year to 31 December on Thursday, ahead of announcing its final results for the period in April.
Spending on eating out remains resilient as inflation crunch looms
In the normally quiet month for the pubs and restaurant sector, sales data for January was positive overall and showed casual dining chains enjoying a continued recovery.
Panmure initiates coverage of challenger banks
Panmure Gordon initiated coverage on several challenger banks on Thursday, highlighting a preference for specialist lenders as they have avoided direct competition with large UK banks and offer high growth and returns at attractive valuations.
Zytronic's revenue ahead of last year
Touch screen technology manufacturer Zytronic’s revenue for the year to date was ahead of the previous year.
Deutsche sees near-term consolidation in European equities, stays UW cyclicals
Deutsche Bank expects European equity markets to consolidate in the near term, before the normalisation in macro momentum and a more balanced sentiment picture offer a better entry point later in the first half.
Cobham issues fifth profit warning after balance sheet review
Cobham warned on profits for the fifth time in just over a year, as it made further extensive write-downs after judging its balance sheet is "clearly not strong enough".
London open: Stocks nudge lower as investors mull corporate news
London equities nudged lower in early trade as several big income stocks went ex-dividend and investors sifted through corporate news, awaiting fresh catalysts.
EG Solutions wins £692,000 public sector contract
Shares soared in EG Solutions after the back office technology company said it had won a £692,000 contract to implement its operational intelligence software within the public sector.
Canaccord downgrades Qinetiq, says shares up with events
Canaccord Genuity downgraded defence technology specialist Qinetiq to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ as it noted the company’s solid third-quarter update on Wednesday but said shares were up with events.
French unemployment dips at the start of 2017
The French jobs market improved in the fourth quarter amid a large decline in youth unemployment.
Trump steps back from commitment to two-state solution in Middle East
President Donald Trump abandoned America´s commitment to searching for a two-state solution to decades of fighting between israelis and palestinians.
Europe open: Stocks start day off on a mixed note
European stocks began the day on a mixed note despite a seventh straight session of gains overnight on Wall Street.
Akers Biosciences gains US patent for disposable cartridge
Akers Biosciences, a developer of rapid health information technologies, has been granted a US patent for its wellness disposable markers.
Lancashire Holdings's results hold up despite 'turbulent' 2016
Despite macroeconomic uncertainty insurer Lancashire Holdings' results for 2016 held up and while the company remains confident about 2017, it expects "market conditions to remain difficult for the foreseeable future”.