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Quantum Blockchain investee Forcrowd gets EU Passport

11th Jul 2024 12:39

(Sharecast News) - Quantum Blockchain Technologies updated the market on its investee company Forcrowd on Thursday - an Italian equity-crowdfunding platform in which it holds a 41% stake.

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PepsiCo profits top expectations, revenue misses slightly

11th Jul 2024 12:10

(Sharecast News) - PepsiCo has reported a significant increase in its second-quarter profits on Thursday, surpassing Wall Street expectations despite a continuous decline in consumer demand for its snacks and beverages.

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Faron gets positive FDA feedback on bexmarilimab study plans

11th Jul 2024 11:48

(Sharecast News) - Faron Pharmaceuticals announced positive feedback from the FDA regarding the clinical development plan for its drug candidate bexmarilimab, aimed at treating myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), on Thursday.

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Polar Capital reports growth in assets under management

11th Jul 2024 11:37

(Sharecast News) - Active asset manager Polar Capital reported a significant increase in its assets under management (AuM) for the quarter ended 30 June on Thursday, rising to £23.5bn from £21.9bn at the end of March, making for a 7% increase.

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BHP suspending Western Australia nickel operations

11th Jul 2024 11:29

(Sharecast News) - BHP announced the suspension of its Nickel West operations and the West Musgrave project in Western Australia on Thursday, starting from October.

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Jet2 hikes dividend as profits rise amid record passenger numbers

11th Jul 2024 11:28

(Sharecast News) - Jet2 posted a jump in full-year profit on Thursday and lifted its dividend as it hailed record passenger numbers.

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PetroTal reports robust second-quarter production

11th Jul 2024 11:22

(Sharecast News) - PetroTal reported robust second-quarter production in an update on Thursday, achieving an average production rate of 18,290 barrels of oil per day (bopd) despite a brief river blockade, with June's average production reaching 20,555 bopd.

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Europe midday: Shares hold gains ahead of US inflation data

11th Jul 2024 11:19

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday ahead of a key US inflation report and news that the UK economy grew more than expected in May.

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London midday: Stocks tick higher after UK GDP data; water firms in focus

11th Jul 2024 11:07

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had edged further into the black by midday on Thursday following better-than-expected UK GDP data, as investors looked ahead to the latest US inflation reading.

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CAA cuts Heathrow landing fees further after competition findings

11th Jul 2024 11:07

(Sharecast News) - The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has ruled that the amount Heathrow is allowed to charge airlines in landing fees must be reduced by a further 6% over the next two years following a competition appeal last year.

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Apax Global Alpha fund offloads remaining Genius Sports stake

11th Jul 2024 10:56

(Sharecast News) - Apax Global Alpha announced on Thursday that the Apax IX Fund, in which it is a limited partner, has sold its remaining shares in Genius Sports, a provider of sports data, content, and technology.

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Apple and Brussels settle antitrust dispute over 'tap and go'

11th Jul 2024 10:36

(Sharecast News) - The European Commission has approved Apple's plans to open up its contactless payments system to rivals, it was announced on Thursday, drawing a line under a long-running antitrust probe.

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Asia report: Markets join global rally as BoK holds rates

11th Jul 2024 10:23

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets experienced a strong rally on Thursday, driven by optimism over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and the positive performance of US big tech stocks overnight.

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US pre-open: Futures dip before inflation data

11th Jul 2024 10:21

(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a negative start on Wall Street on Thursday ahead of the release of June's consumer price index, which is expected to show a slight slowdown in inflation.

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Pennon upbeat on Ofwat determinations, announces CFO change

11th Jul 2024 10:11

(Sharecast News) - Pennon Group shares were in the green on Thursday morning, as the company responded to the draft determinations from Ofwat for the K8 period, covering 2025 to 2030.

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