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TRADING UPDATES: Zephyr Energy second quarter production climbs 6%

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Powerhouse Energy Group PLC - Bingley,...

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 20:04

Shell invests in water injection at Gulf of Mexico field

Shell PLC on Wednesday said it would invest in a ‘waterflood‘ project at its Vito asset in the US Gulf of Mexico.

The London-based oil major...

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 19:25

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up after ‘mildly encouraging’ CPI reading

Stocks closed in the green in Europe on Wednesday, following encouraging inflation data, and with housbuilders and gaming stocks leading the winners.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 17:02

EARNINGS AND TRADING: SolGold progresses Cascabel project in Ecuador

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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SolGold PLC -...

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 16:26

Where to invest when interest rates are falling

The Bank of England has fired the starting gun on interest rate cuts, making the first reduction to rates in more than four years this...

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 15:21

EXECUTIVE CHANGES: Pennant and Crossword CFOs resign; new Kazera chair

The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Nexteq PLC - Cambridge,...

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 14:54

IN BRIEF: Serabi Gold worker dies after mining accident in Brazil

Serabi Gold PLC - Brazil-focused gold mining and development company - Announces death of an employee in Itaituba Hospital in Para State, Brazil. The death...

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 14:31

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