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Thursday preview: BoE, ECB, European Council, Bunzl, Ocado, Sports Direct
Thursday is a big day for the Brexit process as the European Council begins its two-day meeting in Brussels, while the Bank of England's and European Central Bank's rate setters are also convening and results are expected from the likes of Bunzl, Cussons, Ocado and Sports Direct.
Avanti Communications proposes debt-for-equity swap
Avanti Communications, the satellite services provider, has reached agreement with its major shareholder and most of its bondholders to restructure its $557m debts via a debt-for-equity swap.
Idox warns on profits after revenue recognition hitch, CEO on sick leave
Idox warned that annual profits will be lower than it previously indicated due to trouble over revenue recognition, which has been complicated by the sudden absence of its chief executive due to illness.
Hikma launches migraine injection treatment
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has launched its own version of an acute injected treatment for migraine headaches, dihydroergotamine mesylate. West-Ward's Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura and the acute treatment of cluster headache episodes. According to IMS Health, US sales of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP were approximately $34. 8 million in the 12 months ending October 2017.
Dixons Carphone pledges to 'simplify' mobile business as profits plummet
Profits at Dixons Carphone crumpled in the first half as UK mobile phone customers continued to hold onto their handsets longer, leading the retailer to plan a restructuring of this business and pledge that the dividend will be kept steady.
UK wage growth flatters to deceive as jobless claims hit five-month high
UK wage growth is picking up slightly but still remains well short of inflation, while the number of people claiming unemployment benefit reached a five-month high.
Wood Group confirms profit targets, progress on AFW integration
Wood Group said the integration of newly acquired Amec Foster Wheeler was progressing ahead of schedule and that total adjusted operating profits for the full year will be between $335m and $355m.