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London close: Stocks close lower as oil price rout continues
London stocks finished well into the red at the close on Tuesday, after oil prices slid into negative territory, with energy and mining issues under the cosh.
Barkby signs sleep device deal with Cambridge Sound Technologies
Barkby Group division Barkby Life Sciences has signed an agreement with Cambridge Sound Technologies UK, it announced on Tuesday, for the exclusive design of, and acquisition of the intellectual property rights related to, a device to improve and facilitate natural sleep.
Roche gets FDA approval to expand use of HPV test
Roche said on Tuesday that it had received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the ‘cobas’ human papillomavirus (HPV) test, for use on the fully automated, high-throughput cobas 6800/8800 systems.
Pantheon cuts salaries as it continues to seek Alaska farm-out partner
East Texas and Alaska Slope-focussed oil and gas exploration company Pantheon Resources updated the market on Tuesday, saying that in response to recent global events that had negatively affected its sector’s outlook, it was reviewing its entire business to reduce non-essential costs.
GlobalData defers dividend as it assesses Covid impact
GlobalData said on Tuesday that it was monitoring the evolving Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, and said its priority was the health and safety of its staff, clients and wider stakeholders, while continuing to operate and provide clients with real-time data, analytics, and insight to help them navigate through the current uncertain times.
Pharos pulls out of possible Shell Egypt acquisition
Pharos Energy updated the market on the potential acquisition of Shell’s portfolio in Egypt’s Western Desert on Tuesday, reporting that it no longer had any intent to go ahead with a transaction.
Titon restarts 'limited scale' production at Haverhill
Window, door and ventilation systems manufacturer Titon Holdings announced on Tuesday that limited scale production was occuring at its factory in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Severfield draws down credit facility amid pandemic
Structural steel company Severfield updated the market on its trading on Tuesday, following the end of its financial year on 31 March.
Asia report: Markets close lower as oil prices crash through floor
Markets in Asia finished in the red on Tuesday, as investors reacted to a crash in oil prices, which saw the May contract for West Texas Intermediate fall well into negative territory to settle at -$37. 63 per barrel.
IntegraFin funds under direction still ahead of market in Q2
IntegraFin Holdings announced the quarterly funds under direction update for its financial adviser and client platform Transact on Tuesday, reporting that they totalled £34. 99bn as at 31 March.
Petropavlovsk working through coronavirus shutdown
Petropavlovsk updated the market on key equipment deliveries for the new flotation plant at Pioneer on Tuesday, as well as a further update on its operations, policies and initiatives in relation to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Centamin to pay divi as operations remain unaffected
Centamin updated the market on the three months ended 31 March on Tuesday, reporting that it took early action to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees and communities in response to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
TBC Bank gets Uzbekistan banking licence
TBC Bank Group announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, TBC Bank in Uzbekistan, has obtained its banking licence and was planning to launch banking operations in June.
Halma mounts broad response to Covid-19 crisis
Halma updated the market on the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, saying it was still expecting its adjusted profit before tax for the year ended 31 March to be between £265m and £270m, in line with its guidance on 19 March.
BHP warns of steel production falls, Halma maintains year-end expectations
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 80 points lower on Tuesday, having closed up 0. 45% at 5,812. 83 on Monday.