TOP NEWS: HSBC announces buyback as first-quarter profit triples

HSBC PLC on Tuesday announced the reinstatement of a quarterly dividend and a $2 billion share buyback programme amid surging first-quarter profit.

In the first...

Tue, 02/05/2023 - 06:28


TOP NEWS: US manufacturing sector grows for first time in six months

The US manufacturing sector returned to growth in April, according to the latest data from S&P Global on Monday.

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global US...

Mon, 01/05/2023 - 15:22


Petrofac inks new EPC contract for Lithuanian refinery upgrade

Petrofac Ltd on Friday said it had won an engineering, procurement and construction lump sum contract from ORLEN Lietuva, as it continues to support a...

Mon, 01/05/2023 - 13:20


Aquila Energy Efficiency swings to profit; announces dividend

Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC on Monday said it would be paying shareholders a dividend, after swinging to an annual profit.

Aquila Energy is a London-based...

Mon, 01/05/2023 - 11:17


Astellas Pharma to acquire Iveric Bio in $5.9 billion deal

Japanese pharmaceutical company Astellas Pharma has agreed to buy US company Iveric Bio for about $5.9 billion, representing $40 per share in cash.

The purchase price...

Mon, 01/05/2023 - 06:09


Almost 4,600 hospitality firms close in year as energy bills rocket

More than 12 hospitality venues have shut each day in Britain over the past year amid the pressure of soaring energy costs, according to figures.

High...

Mon, 01/05/2023 - 06:06


IN BRIEF: MC Mining coal production down at Uitkomst mine

MC Mining Ltd - Western Australia-based, South Africa-focused coal miner - Produces 101,616 tonnes of coal in the quarter that ended March 31 at Uitkomst...

Fri, 28/04/2023 - 21:49


IN BRIEF: European Metals reports progress in Czech Republic project

European Metals Holdings Ltd - Mineral exploration and development company focused on Cinovec lithium-tin project in Czech Republic - Provides update on activities during the...

Fri, 28/04/2023 - 21:48


IN BRIEF: Enwell Energy production down due to natural field decline

Enwell Energy PLC - London-based oil and gas exploration and production company, with several gas and condensate operations in Ukraine - In the first quarter...

Fri, 28/04/2023 - 21:40


IN BRIEF: Celsius Resources reports progress in copper-gold project

Celsius Resources Ltd - copper-gold exploration and development company in the Philippines, Namibia and Australia - Provides review of activities in quarter to March 31....

Fri, 28/04/2023 - 21:36


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