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Okyo aims to complete eye disease trials before June
Okyo Pharma Limited reported on Wednesday that its preclinical studies of non-opioid painkiller BAM8 are expected to complete within the second quarter of the year.
Harwood WM's assets leap after nine acquisitions
Harwood Wealth Management on Wednesday reported that a "strong" year of growth has seen a sharp rise in assets and the completion of nine acquisitions.
Block Energy launches two-well sidetracking programme
Block Energy rose on Wednesday after beginning sidetrack operations in the existing 16a wellbore at its West Rustavi field in the Republic of Georgia.
Crusader Resources warns of funding shortfall
Exploration and development outfit Crusader Resources warned investors on Wednesday that it continues to require additional immediate funding to continue operating.
Renalytix AI begins clinical validation study for 'KidneyIntelX'
Artificial intelligence-enabled kidney disease diagnostics developer Renalytix AI announced the start of its clinical validation study for its lead diagnostic, ‘KidneyIntelX’, on Wednesday.
Acquisition strategy a winner for Rotala
Rotala updated the market on its trading for the year ended 30 November on Wednesday, reporting that the 2018 financial year was in line with market expectations.
Botswana Diamonds raises fresh £0.37m in placing
Botswana Diamonds announced on Wednesday that it has undertaken a placing with existing and new investors to raise £0. 37m via the issue of 67,272,727 new ordinary shares at a price of 0. 55p each.
StatPro focus on recurring revenue paying off
Cloud-based portfolio analysis and asset pricing service provider StatPro Group updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, reporting that group revenue was expected to be about £54. 7m, up from £49. 3m year-on-year.
Patisserie Valerie shareholder 'considering legal action'
Collapsed café group Patisserie Holdings could face potential legal action from disgruntled investors, it emerged on Wednesday.
UK Oil & Gas jumps on plans for nine new wells
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) jumped on Wednesday after releasing its plans to drill up to nine production, appraisal and exploration wells during 2019 and 2020.
AJ Bell customers numbers grow but markets hit AUM
Investment platform AJ Bell reported a respectable start to trading as a listed company, with 4% growth in customer numbers and positive net flows.
Scancell loses out on Cancer Research UK grant
Immunotherapies developer Scancell has seen Cancer Research UK pass on its submission into the Grand Challenge research initiative.
Eagle Eye revenue climbs by a quarter on recent contract wins
Eagle Eye on Wednesday reported that it expects to meet full-year expectations after revenue jumped by a quarter following new deals with Waitrose and Burger King.
H&T's online investment pays back
H&T Group shares climbed on Wednesday after the pawnbroker reported that full-year results will meet market expectations as online developments contributed to a "strong" fourth quarter.
Empresaria trades in line with expectations
Staffing specialist Empresaria told investors on Wednesday that it had traded in line with market expectations in its recently wrapped up trading year.
VR Education steps up marketing game after release of 'Titanic VR'
Education-focussed virtual reality technology company VR Education updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, reporting that revenue was expected to be around €0. 7m following the release of the ‘Titanic VR’ title on the Sony PlayStation platform on 22 November.
Hotel Chocolat hails solid festive performance
Hotel Chocolat hailed a solid performance over the festive period on Wednesday as it benefited from the opening of new stores.
Escape Hunt wriggles higher as new sites enjoy 'bright spot'
Escape Hunt on Wednesday reported that its eight new owner-operated sites are beating profit expectations amid an "excellent trading performance" over the Christmas period.
CareTech appoints Gareth Dufton as new finance director
Social care outfit CareTech has tapped Gareth Dufton to take on the role of interim finance director in the wake of Michael Hill's unexpected death.
ClearStar turns EBITDA positive on 'highest-ever' revenues
Technology and service provider ClearStar expects to EBITDA to have turned positive in its last trading year after recording the group's highest-ever annual revenues.