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FTSE 100 movers: JD Sports gains on Q2 results; L&G goes ex-div

22nd Aug 2024 13:34

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was flat at 8,285.99 in afternoon trade on Thursday.

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Escher Group said to be plotting return to London stock market

22nd Aug 2024 13:27

(Sharecast News) - Escher Group, a supplier of software to post offices around the world, is reportedly plotting a return to the London stock market six years after it was taken private.

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US jobless claims rise by 4,000

22nd Aug 2024 13:01

(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a slightly accelerated pace in the week ended 17 August, according to the Labor Department.

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Advance Auto Parts to sell Worldpac to Carlyle for $1.5bn

22nd Aug 2024 12:41

(Sharecast News) - Advance Auto Parts said on Thursday that it has agreed to sell Worldpac, its automotive parts wholesale distribution business, to private equity firm Carlyle for $1.5bn in cash.

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Guardian Metal reports positive drilling progress at Pilot Mountain

22nd Aug 2024 12:34

(Sharecast News) - Nevada-focussed strategic mineral explorer Guardian Metal Resources updated the market on drilling at its flagship Pilot Mountain Project on Thursday, located in the Walker Lane Mineral Belt.

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Novacyt recovers £12.2m in VAT after settling DHSC dispute

22nd Aug 2024 12:29

(Sharecast News) - Molecular diagnostics company Novacyt announced the successful recovery of £12.2m in VAT from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Thursday.

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Anglo Asian announces production guidance as it raises tailings capacity

22nd Aug 2024 12:25

(Sharecast News) - Azerbaijan-focussed gold, copper and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining announced its production guidance for the full year on Thursday.

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Calnex confident in outlook as it launches new products

22nd Aug 2024 12:16

(Sharecast News) - Telecommunications test and measurement and cloud computing specialist Calnex Solutions reported significant advancements in product development and strategic initiatives in an update on Thursday, despite ongoing challenges in the telecoms sector.

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Ariana outlines reorganisation of Turkish assets

22nd Aug 2024 12:07

(Sharecast News) - Mineral explorer and developer Ariana Resources announced the successful reorganisation of its interests in Türkiye on Thursday, following completion of a merger between Zenit and Pontid.

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Petro Matad upbeat on recent operational progress

22nd Aug 2024 12:02

(Sharecast News) - Mongolian oil company Petro Matad updated the market on its operations on Thursday, highlighting the successful re-entry and completion of the Heron-1 oil discovery well, as well as plans for its upcoming 2024 drilling programme.

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Empire Metals confirms high-purity anatase at Pitfield Project

22nd Aug 2024 11:40

(Sharecast News) - Resource explorer and developer Empire Metals announced a significant update on its recently-discovered titanium dioxide mineral deposit at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia on Thursday.

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Nexxen reports solid first-half performance

22nd Aug 2024 11:33

(Sharecast News) - Advertising technology specialist Nexxen International reported a robust financial performance for the second quarter on Thursday, marked by record highs in several key areas.

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Gateley appoints Edward Knapp as its next chair

22nd Aug 2024 11:16

(Sharecast News) - Professional services firm Gateley announced the appointment of Edward Knapp as an independent non-executive director and its chair designate on Thursday.

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London midday: FTSE maintains gains as JD Sports surges

22nd Aug 2024 11:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Thursday, with JD Sports surging ahead after a well-received update, as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

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Europe midday: Stocks advance as investors shrug off weak economic data

22nd Aug 2024 11:07

(Sharecast News) - European stocks were putting in solid gains on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 index up half a percentage point by lunchtime, as indices resumed their recent upward momentum ahead despite some mixed economic data.

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