Fiona Craig

AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) has decided to halt the CAPItello-280 Phase III trial, which was testing Truqap in combination with docetaxel and androgen-deprivation therapy for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. This decision follows a recommendation from the Independent Data Monitoring Committee after an interim analysis revealed that the trial was unlikely to meet its...

Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (LSE:AEET) has declared a special interim dividend of 36.837 pence per ordinary share for the first half of the financial year ending December 31, 2025. This dividend announcement highlights the company’s commitment to delivering value to its shareholders while demonstrating its strong financial performance and operational effectiveness. About Aquila Energy...

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (LSE:FOG) has reported its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, revealing a debt-free status with a cash balance of $6.8 million. Despite facing a net loss of $2.965 million, the company raised $4.865 million through equity issuance, partially offsetting the cash used in its operating and investing […]

Octopus Future Generations VCT PLC (LSE:OFG) reported a decrease in its net asset value (NAV) per share to 88.8p as of December 31, 2024, due to a challenging environment for early-stage investments. The difficult funding conditions and specific performance challenges have impacted the portfolio’s overall value. However, despite these hurdles, the company successfully raised new […]

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC (LSE:PINE) has secured a significant five-year agreement with Volkswagen Group Japan to roll out its Automotive Intelligence™ platform across approximately 350 Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in Japan. This deal is a strategic step for Pinewood as it seeks to expand its footprint in the Japanese market, with revenue expected to begin […]

KRM22 PLC (LSE:KRM) has announced a restructuring of its convertible loan facility with its largest shareholder, Trading Technologies International, Inc. Under the revised terms, all interest payments have been deferred until June 2026, allowing the company to conserve cash. In addition to the deferred payments, the loan’s interest rate will slightly increase, and the facility’s […]

Thor Energy PLC (LSE:THR) has finalized its acquisition of Go Exploration Pty Ltd, strengthening its foothold in South Australia’s emerging clean energy sector. The company is moving quickly to develop its HY-Range Project, now backed by a regulated substance exploration license covering both hydrogen and helium. Encouraged by early-stage resource assessments, Thor is accelerating its […]

Panther Metals PLC (LSE:PALM) continues to advance its Canadian exploration initiatives, with notable progress at its Dotted Lake and Obonga projects in Ontario throughout 2024. A recent diamond drilling campaign at Dotted Lake uncovered magnesium-rich serpentinite with encouraging nickel mineralization, indicating strong geological potential. Simultaneously, the company has extended its...

Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC (LSE:ALFA) has kicked off the year with a strong performance, reporting a 20% year-on-year increase in revenue to £31 million for the first quarter of 2025. The standout highlight was a record-breaking Total Contract Value (TCV) of £227 million, driven by surging demand in its subscription and software engineering segments. […]

Hiscox Ltd (LSE:HSX) has repurchased 80,000 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback initiative. The shares were acquired at prices between 1,099.00 GBp and 1,111.00 GBp, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,102.68 GBp. This move aligns with the company’s broader strategy to enhance capital efficiency and boost shareholder value by […]