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US close: Markets lower as Korea tensions increase safe haven appeal
Simmering tensions around the Korean peninsula saw Wall Street steer a wide berth around stocks amid the still unsettled geopolitical waters on Thursday.
AB Dynamics receives 'largest ever' driving robot order
Manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing systems and measurement products, AB Dynamics, announced on Thursday that it had received its “largest ever order” for driving robots.
Aukett Swanke subsidiary Veretec wins award for second year running
Aukett Swanke Group announced on Thursday that its subsidiary Veretec had won the Architect's Journal 'AJ100 Executive Architect of the Year' award in 2017, for the second year in a row.
Go-Ahead wins outer Dublin bus contract
Passenger transport operator Go-Ahead had some positive news to share with the markets on Thursday afternoon, having been chosen by Ireland's National Transport Authority to operate bus services in the outer Dublin area.
Fox Marble signs distribution deal with US-based Pristine Stone
Kosovo and Balkans-focussed marble quarrying and finishing company Fox Marble announced on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pristine Stone in New York.
Plutus Powergen gets planning permission for another 'FlexGen' site
Flexible energy generation company Plutus Powergen announced that it has received planning permission to develop a further two 20MW renewable green diesel powered FlexGen sites at the Marchwood Industrial Estate in Marchwood.
GAN CFO resigns as position moves to Las Vegas
Internet gaming enterprise software-as-a-service supplier to the US land-based casino industry, GAN, announced on Thursday that the group's chief financial officer role would relocate from London to the company’s US operations in Las Vegas from the fourth quarter, following interim results in September.
EVR enters 'world first' virtual reality music licensing agreements
Virtual reality music content creator EVR Holdings announced on Thursday that its subsidiary MelodyVR had entered into five music licensing, collection and distribution agreements with European rights holders.
Prospex takes 50% interest in Suceava concession
Investment company Prospex Oil and Gas announced the acquisition, through its 100% owned subsidiary PXOG Massey, of a 50% economic interest in the exploration area of the EIV-1 Suceava Concession on Thursday.
Andes Energia and PETSA complete combination to become Phoenix
Independent exploration and production company Phoenix Global Resources announced the completion of the combination with PETSA on Thursday, with the enlarged share capital admitted to trading on AIM.
Origin Enterprises reaches deal with CMA to complete Bunn acquisition
Agri-services group Origin Enterprises announced the completion of its acquisition of Bunn Fertiliser’s fertiliser activities and assets on Thursday, having reached an agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority.
Asia report: Markets lower as North Korea situation remains tense
Markets in Asia were in the red on Thursday, as investors remained concerned around tensions on the Korean peninsula, although the war of words between DC and Pyongyang did appear to cool slightly from the intensity seen earlier in the week.
Mayor pledges 4G coverage for London Underground tunnels
The days of being uncontactable while commuting in the capital will soon come to an end if the Mayor has his way, with Sadiq Khan promising Londoners will be able to use the mobile phones on the Underground within two years.
Higher prices and lower costs see EVRAZ soar in first half
EVRAZ reported a significant improvement in its free cash flow in its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June on Thursday, rising to $549m from $102m in the first half of last year.
Weak sterling boosts PageGroup in first half
Specialist professional recruitment company PageGroup reported solid first-half revenue growth on Thursday, with the figure rising 16. 9% compared to last year to £673. 1m, or 7. 7% at constant currencies.
Go-Ahead loses West Midlands franchise to Dutch-Japanese consortium
Listed passenger transport operator Go-Ahead lost its bid to continue operating the West Midlands rail franchise on Thursday, as the contract was won by a consortium led by Abellio.
Coca-Cola HBC serves up solid first half earnings
Coca-Cola HBC, one of the Coca-Cola Company’s largest bottlers, posted solid first-half growth on Thursday with volume rising 1. 4% to 1. 02bn unit cases, while net sales revenue was ahead 5. 6% at €3. 21bn.
US close: Markets lower as Korea tensions simmer
Wall Street finished in the red on Wednesday on the back of continued negative news out of the Far East, with Pyongyang having made a veiled threat of an attack against the US Pacific territory of Guam.