Hot Off The Wires - 18 September 2019

News

• President Trump said China has started to buy U.S. agricultural products, and signaled optimism that his administration will be able to sign a trade deal with China before the 2020 presidential election.

• The appointment of the next Bank of England governor is set to be pushed back until after the forthcoming election.

• Tens of thousands of retail shareholders face losing money after Sirius Minerals was forced to abandon a crucial $500m bond sale.

• Thomas Cook is preparing to declare itself bankrupt in the US.

Results

• Kingfisher (KGF.L) - Half Year Results

• ConvaTec (CTEC.L) - Acquisition

• Avation (AVAP.L) - Agreement

• Highbridge Multi-Strategy Fund (HMSF.L) – Result of EGM

• Velocys (VLS.L) - Interim Results

• Keyword Studios - Half Year Report

• Cenkos Securities (CNKS.L) - HY Results

• Accesso Technology (ACSO.L) - Half Year Report

• Strix Group (KETL.L) - Interim Results

• AFH Financial Group (AFHP.L) - Acquisition

• Safestay (SSTY.L) - Acquisition

Trivia

In 1888, George Eastman received a patent for his camera that used roll film and registered which trademark?

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