Tom Frew

CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) has reported revenues of $715 million and operating income of $401 million for the third quarter of 2013. Net income attributable to CME Group was $237 million and diluted earnings per share was $0.71. Excluding items noted in the reconciliation, adjusted earnings per share would have been $0.75.1 “Our business continued […]

Ryanair (NYSE:RYA) (NASDAQ:RYAAY), a European low fares airline today, has reported that its H1 profits have risen by 1% to €602m, as its traffic grew 2% to 49m passengers. Highlights: · Record H1 profit of €602m, in line with previous guidance. · Traffic up 2% to 49m (load factor up 1% to 85%). · Seven […]

Agriterra (LSE:AGTA), an AIM listed pan-African agricultural company, has released unaudited results for the year ended 31 May 2013. OVERVIEW · African focussed multi divisional agricultural Group with vertically integrated operations to maximise margins and revenues · Defined investment and development programme to provide foundation for sustainable growth and profitability – focussing on...

Mariana Resources (LSE:MARL), an AIM quoted exploration and development company focused in Peru and southern Argentina, has announced that following successful due diligence, it is proceeding with the option to earn a 70% interest in Condor Resources Inc. (TSX-V:CN) 100% owned 7.13 sq km gold-silver-copper Soledad prospect in Peru. The Soledad property is located in […]

The Confederation of British Industry has today published its business vision for a reformed EU. After an in-depth study of the UK’s global future the CBI argues that with emerging markets become increasingly dominant that “the UK must maximise openness to global trade – and the best way of achieving this is as part of […]

NYSE Euronext have provided the following statement and timeline for the completion of its pending acquisition by IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global markets and clearing houses. ICE and NYSE Euronext have postponed the closing date of their previously announced merger transaction from November 4, 2013 to a later date to be announced to […]

NYSE Euronext has announced a successful € 250 million institutional bond offering on Euronext Brussels by Infrax, the Belgium-based multi-utility network systems operating Group. Infrax is the sole Flemish multi-utility network systems operating Group bundling and integrating the operational activities of 5 inter-municipalities being Infrax West, Infrax Limburg, Iveg, PBE and Riobra. Infrax...

NYSE Euronext have celebrated the listing of Blue Solutions (NYSE:BLUE), Bolloré Group’s specialised energy storage subsidiary, in compartment B of its regulated market in Paris. In a statement the comapny said that they produce and sell “innovative electric batteries and supercapacitators based on its clean technology. Concern with pollution and other environmental issues combined with...

Nordic Energy (ISDX:NORP), an oil and gas E&P company focussed on Denmark, Norway, and the North Sea sectors of the Netherlands and the UK (the Nordic Area), has announced details of its final results for the period ended 31 May 2013. Chief Executive Officer’s Statement (in full): Nordic Energy PLC has now completed its first […]

Mariana Resources (LSE:MARL), the AIM quoted exploration and development company focused in Peru and southern Argentina, have released details about an initial drilling programme at its Condor de Oro Gold-Copper-Silver Project, located along the prolific gold-copper Cordillera del Condor belt in Northern Peru. Overview: · Initial 5 hole/1,500m diamond drill programme to test the Pucayacu...