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FTSE 100 movers: IAG flies higher; miners under the cosh
8th May 2024 14:30
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,358.04 in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
Read moreShell sells Singapore refinery to Glencore joint venture
8th May 2024 14:29
(Sharecast News) - Energy giant Shell has announced that it is selling its interest in Singapore's Energy and Chemicals Park, the company's largest petrochemical production and export centre in Asia Pacific.
Read moreAFC Energy chooses Illuming Power as manufacturing partner
8th May 2024 14:20
(Sharecast News) - Hydrogen power generation technology specialist AFC Energy announced the selection of North American manufacturer Illuming Power as its primary producer of fuel cell plates and stacks for its 'S Series' air-cooled platform.
Read moreMike Ashley's Fraser close to tie-up with Ted Baker - report
8th May 2024 14:00
(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley is reportedly close to securing a deal to become the new British partner of struggling UK fashion chain Ted Baker.
Read moreWood Group surges after rejecting 205p a share takeover proposal from Sidara
8th May 2024 13:22
(Sharecast News) - Wood Group surged on Wednesday after saying it had rejected a 205p a share takeover proposal from Dubai-based engineering and consulting company Sidara, valuing it at more than £1.4bn.
Read morePuma sales inch higher on DTC surge
8th May 2024 13:09
(Sharecast News) - Puma's share price rose strongly on Wednesday after the sporting goods manufacturer delivered an in-line first-quarter performance, with surging direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales making up for weakness in wholesale, as the company reiterated its growth guidance for the full year.
Read moreAcuity RM enters partnership with BSI Group
8th May 2024 12:58
(Sharecast News) - Software company Acuity RM announced a significant partnership between its subsidiary Acuity Risk Management (ARML) and BSI Group on Wednesday.
Read moreTSB to cut jobs, close branches
8th May 2024 12:57
(Sharecast News) - British high street lender TSB is to cut more than 200 jobs and close branches, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Read moreUS open: Stocks mixed as earnings take centre stage
8th May 2024 12:51
(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Wednesday as corporate earnings continued to dominate markets.
Read moreButterfield out, Sedgwick in as Alliance Pharma CEO
8th May 2024 12:50
(Sharecast News) - Alliance Pharma announced a significant leadership transition on Wednesday, with chief executive Peter Butterfield stepping down from his role to pursue other business interests.
Read moreMaxCyte reports strong first quarter
8th May 2024 12:45
(Sharecast News) - MaxCyte reported total first-quarter revenue of $11.3m in an update on Wednesday, making for a 32% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Read moreBerenberg raises target price on Frontier Developments
8th May 2024 12:45
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on video game business Frontier Developments from 170.0p to 300.0p on Wednesday, stating the group's strategy was "showing signs of promise".
Read moreAndrews Sykes profit rises, revenue falls
8th May 2024 12:39
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Andrews Sykes Group were in the green on Wednesday, after it reported a mixed set of results for the 2023 financial year.
Read morePetroTal to acquire 100% interest in Peru's Block 131
8th May 2024 12:29
(Sharecast News) - PetroTal announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% working interest in Block 131 in Peru on Wednesday, including the producing Los Angeles field, through the acquisition of CEPSA Peruana.
Read moreToyota projects fall in profits after bumper fourth quarter
8th May 2024 12:09
(Sharecast News) - Toyota Motor projected a 20% decrease in profit for the current financial year on Wednesday, as it planned large investments in both suppliers and strategic initiatives after a strong fourth-quarter performance.
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