Dillistone posts small loss as pandemic hits revenue

Recruitment software supplier Dillistone posted a small first-half loss after a falling in revenue owing to the Covid-19 crisis was buffered by cost cutting.

Pre-tax...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 13:26


Uniphar acquires Diligent Health Solutions for up to $27m

Healthcare services group Uniphar said it had acquired US-based healthcare communications company Diligent Health Solutions for up to $27m.

The acquisition price included $10m paid...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 13:20


Kibo Energy posts annual loss as it develops projects in Africa, UK

Africa-focused energy company Kibo Energy posted a full-year loss as it developed prospects in Botswana, Mozambique and the UK.

Pre-tax losses for the year through...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 13:16


FTSE surges on PMI data, takeover activity and weaker pound

UK stocks surged by lunchtime on Wednesday as manufacturing PMI data was in line with expectations, while sentiment was also buoyed by more takeover activity....

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 12:27


Hummingbird Resources says work to commence at Dugbe project following closing of Pasofino financing

Hummingbird Resources said work would now commence on the Dugbe project in Liberia after Pasofino completed the acquisition of ARX Resources, the company's joint venture...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 10:08


FTSE higher after US gains, and SSP’s recovery faces a setback

“Investors seemed to breathe a sigh of relief that the coronavirus restrictions (in England at least) aren’t as severe as back in March and, taking...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 10:05


Dev Clever appoints Richard Lee global sales director

Dev Clever said it had appointed Richard Lee global sales director of the Educate Division starting immediately.

Lee was until very recently the business...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 10:00


Verona Pharma launches trial of COPD treatment

Respiratory diseases focused Verona Pharma said it had launched third-phase trials of a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The trials would investigate the efficacy...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 09:59


Six months of lockdown - women more likely to be financially worse off than men

It is staggering that we have been living in the surreal world of full or partial lockdown for half a year now. Shutting down large...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 09:56


SDI says trading in line after 'very good' start to financial year

Digital imaging production manufacturer SDI said it had made a 'very good' start to the new financial year.

'Despite the ongoing economic headwinds, the board...

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 09:52


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