UK stocks open 0.8% higher despite vaccine setback

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday after investors largely shrugged off news that a leading Covid-19 vaccine trial was put on hold because a recipient...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:37


Galantas Gold appoints Alan Buckley as CFO

Mining company Galantas Gold said it had appointed Alan Buckley as chief financial officer starting 30 September.

During his career, Buckley had held the positions...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:33


Cablevision to drop offer for Telecom Argentina after court dismisses Argentine Securities Commission appeal

Media company Cablevision said it would not be required to proceed with the mandatory offer to acquire Telecom Argentina after a court dismissed an appeal...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:29


Petra Diamonds accused of human rights breaches at Tanzania mine

Gem miner Petra Diamonds said a law firm had filed court claims accusing the company and its Williamson mine in Tanzania of human rights violations....

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:06


BAE Systems to sell $2bn bonds to refinance debt

Defence company BAE Systems said it would privately sell U.S. $1bn bonds paying 1.900% interest per year that would mature on 15 February 2031 and...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:06


AstraZeneca reportedly pauses Covid-19 trial after participant suffers illness

AstraZeneca and Oxford University reportedly paused their Covid-19 vaccine study after a UK participant in the trial suffered a suspected serious adverse reaction, according to...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:00


Quiz sales slump 77%; reopens some stores in UK, Ireland

Fashion retailer Quiz said its sales had slumped 77% in the first five months of its financial year, owing to temporary stores closures and weak...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:00


Redx Pharma inks research collaboration agreement with Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Cancer and fibrosis focused Redx Pharma said it had signed a new research collaboration agreement with Jazz Pharmaceuticals to discover and develop drug candidates for...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:52


Avon Rubber to acquire Team Wendy for $130m; confident of 'meeting' annual expectations

Military equipment supplier Avon Rubber said it had signed an agreement to acquire Team Wendy for US$130m.

The acquisition of Team Wendy, a supplier of...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:49


S4 Capital swings to modest profit as acquisitions boost sales

Advertising company S4 Capital swung to a modest first-half profit after acquisitions helped it build its client base and boost revenue.

Pre-tax profit for the...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:48


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