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TPG reportedly shortlisted as possible easyHotel buyer

15th Aug 2024 12:04

(Sharecast News) - Private equity firm TPG has been shortlisted as a potential buyer for the easyHotel chain of budget accommodation, it was reported on Thursday, valued at about £400m.

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Quantum Blockchain shares slide on crypto mining method update

15th Aug 2024 12:04

(Sharecast News) - Quantum Blockchain Technologies shares were sliding on Thursday, after it updated the market on its recent activities aimed at developing disruptive bitcoin mining technologies.

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US pre-open: Futures higher as investors brace for data onslaught

15th Aug 2024 11:55

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Thursday as investors braced for a slew of data points.

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Atome completes Paraguay free trade zone agreement

15th Aug 2024 11:21

(Sharecast News) - Green fertiliser project developer Atome announced the completion of a formal free trade zone (FTZ) contract for its flagship 145 MW Villeta project in Paraguay on Thursday.

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Redcentric reports solid full-year figures

15th Aug 2024 11:13

(Sharecast News) - Managed IT service provider Redcentric reported a robust full-year financial performance on Thursday, alongside significant progress in operational integration.

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London midday: FTSE little changed after GDP; Admiral surges

15th Aug 2024 11:10

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were little changed by midday on Thursday as data showed the UK economy grew as expected in the second quarter, but Admiral surged after well-received results.

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RBC Capital upgrades DCC after recent weakness

15th Aug 2024 10:54

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded DCC on Thursday to 'outperform' from 'sector perform' and lifted the price target to 5,800p from 5,700p following recent weakness.

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3i Infrastructure investee buys majority stake in JLEN AD portfolio

15th Aug 2024 10:54

(Sharecast News) - 3i Infrastructure portfolio company Future Biogas has acquired a 51% stake in a portfolio of six anaerobic digestion facilities from JLEN Environmental Assets Group, it was announced on Thursday, for £68.1m.

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Empiric Student Property confident after solid first half

15th Aug 2024 10:46

(Sharecast News) - Empiric Student Property reported a strong financial and operational first-half performance on Thursday, with a strategic shift towards growth as the company capitalised on favourable market conditions.

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Capital confident despite some first-half weakness

15th Aug 2024 10:34

(Sharecast News) - Mining services company Capital reported a mixed first half on Thursday, as it continued its strategic expansion and investment in new growth areas.

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Berenberg raises target price on FRP Advisory

15th Aug 2024 10:18

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at the British insolvency services market on Thursday as it dissected the impact of the Labour Party's recent UK election victory on the sector.

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Mpac acquires SIGA Vision for undisclosed sum

15th Aug 2024 10:16

(Sharecast News) - Packaging and automation solutions business Mpac Group said on Thursday that it had acquired UK-based machine vision solutions firm SIGA Vision for an undisclosed sum.

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Asia report: Markets rise as US consumer inflation slows

15th Aug 2024 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets generally rose on Thursday, driven by stronger-than-expected GDP growth in Japan, though China's economic indicators presented a mixed picture.

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Accesso downgrades FY revenue guidance

15th Aug 2024 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Technology firm Accesso downgraded full-year revenue guidance on Thursday following delays to new park openings and lower-than-expected consumer trading volumes throughout the peak summer period.

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OSB Group shares slide on lower margin forecast

15th Aug 2024 10:03

(Sharecast News) - Shares in specialist lender OSB Group were sliding on Thursday morning despite a robust set of first-half results, as it cut its net interest guidance for the full financial year.

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