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FTSE 250 movers: ME Group up on Japan acquisition
Vending machine company ME Group said it was buying Fujifilm’s automated-photobooth business in Japan for up to £5. 5m.
JD Sports inks first-ever franchise deal in Middle East
UK sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion on Monday said it planned to open around 50 stores in the Middle East after agreeing a franchise deal with Dubai-based GMG.
Europe midday: Shares trim gains on EZ PMI data; AstraZeneca slumps
European shares trimmed gains at midday as further evidence that China’s economic recovery was stalling and a steeper contraction in eurozone manufacturing activity last month hit sentiment.
EZ June manufacturing downturn steeper than estimate - PMI
Eurozone manufacturing activity contracted faster in June than a flash estimate in response to the European Central Bank's tightening of monetary policy, which in turn squeezed access to finance, according to a survey published on Monday.
Europe open: Shares up despite weak China data; Generali gains
European shares opened higher on Monday despite further evidence that China’s economic recovery was stalling.
De Beers, Botswana govt agree 10 year sales deal extension
Anglo American said its De Beers unit and the Botswana government had reached agreement in principle on a new 10-year sales agreement for their Debswana rough diamond joint venture.
Kainos buys RapidIT-Cloudbera for undisclosed sum
UK IT group Kainos said it had bought US-based RapidIT-Cloudbera for an undisclosed sum.
ME Group buys Fujifilm Japan photobooth business for £5.5m
Vending machine company ME Group said it was buying Fujifilm’s automated-photobooth business in Japan for up to £5. 5m.
IG Group CEO to take short period of medical leave
IG Group said chief executive June Felix is taking a short period of medical leave from the business.