CAP-XX looking to jump start new partnership
14th Feb 2012 11:04
The super-capacitor maker CAP-XX is targeting a partnership to commercialise a device for stop-start applications in cars and lorries. CAP-XX's "super-capacitor module" removes the dependence on lead-acid batteries for starting the engine. The company claims testing has shown its invention reduce
Read moreSector movers: SSE falls as EDF cuts gas prices
11th Jan 2012 15:35
UK-listed electricity stocks were providing a drag today, after French utilities giant Electricite de France announced that it would reduce gas bills from its UK arm. Gas and electricity giant SSE, the nation's second-largest energy supplier, was among the worst performers of the day on the FTSE 10
Read moreSector movers: Spectris sparks electrical stocks
11th Nov 2011 16:33
A near-9% jump in the share price of Spectris has boosted the electronic and electrical equipment sector today, with constituents making an average gain of 4.34%. Spectris, the precision instrumentation and controls company, saw like-for-like revenue growth across all four of its sectors during the
Read moreCAP-XX soars as supercapacitor is launched
20th Oct 2011 11:43
The Japanese firm Murata has launched its supercapacitor product manufactured under a licence agreement with CAP-XXthe electrical component company. Among other uses the supercapacitor will be used to provide power for LED flashes in mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders. Anthony Kongats,
Read moreRound-up: Sportingbet, Cap-XX, Liontrust
25th Nov 2009 12:14
Fund manager Liontrust's assets under management have continued to fall, while profits also took a tumble in the six months to September. Profit before tax slumped to £0.5m from £6.1m, while managed fund dropped from £1.3bn at end September to £1.2bn currently. The interim dividend maintained at 2.
Read moreBurton sells as Matra starts drilling
27th Oct 2009 17:04
Non-executive director Craig Burton has sold 3m shares in Matra Petroleum at an average price of 4.16p a share but he still holds 45.2m shares - 4.53% of the Russia-focused oil and gas explorer. This follows last Friday's disposal of 18m shares by Macquarie Bank, which retains a 11.02% stake in Ma
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