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London close: Stocks close higher as investors cheer BP dividend decision
London stocks managed to close positive on Tuesday, with BP shares rising even further through the afternoon as the oil major maintained its dividend, despite a slide in quarterly profits.
Oilex deal with Doriemus falls through
Oilex told shareholders on Tuesday that an agreement with Doriemus to reach an alternative agreement over the proposed purchase of Oilex's interests in the Cooper Basin by Doriemus has not been reached.
Versarien subsidiary 2-DTech gets grant from Advanced Propulsion Centre
Advanced materials engineering company Versarien announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, 2-DTech, has been awarded a grant of up to £104,000 from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).
Pires' Sure Valley investment buys into online retail tech firm Buymie
Pires Investments said on Tuesday Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) has made a new investment in Buymie Technologies, as part of a funding round by the company to raise €2. 2m (£1. 92m).
Kore Potash continuing work on Dougou Extension
Republic of the Congo-focussed exploration and development company Kore Potash updated the market on operations in its first quarter on Tuesday, saying detailed work had continued on the Dougou Extension (DX) pre-feasibility study on its flagship, 97%-owned Sintoukola project during the period.
No 2020 dividend at RTC as it cuts cost base
RTC Group updated the market on the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on its business on Tuesday, as well as the measures it was taking to mitigate the associated risks.
Coca-Cola European Partners sees volume declines amid pandemic
Coca-Cola European Partners reported a 4% fall in comparable volume in its first quarter on Tuesday, which it said reflected “challenging comparables”, some customer disruption as a result of its planned pricing strategy, and the initial impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic across its markets.
UK Oil & Gas slashes costs at Horse Hill
UK Oil & Gas said on Tuesday that, in response to the Covid-19-induced low oil price environment, it has implemented material cost savings at all levels across its organisation.
Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices fall further
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, as investors kept a watchful eye on oil prices, which continued to fall.
M&S shores up finances, flags prospect of no 2021 divi
Marks & Spencer said on Tuesday that it has completed its steps to secure liquidity for the likely duration of the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis - preparing shareholders for the prospect of no dividend in 2021.
Keystone Law confident after strong 2020 result
Keystone Law Group reported a “strong” improvement in revenue in its final results on Tuesday, of 16. 3% to £49. 6m.
Rockfire Resources reports anomaly on Lighthouse tenement
Gold and base metal-focussed Rockfire Resources announced results from its January rock sampling programme on Tuesday, identifying a gold-copper-nickel-cobalt-platinum-palladium anomaly located two kilometres north of its Plateau Gold Deposit on the Lighthouse tenement in north Queensland, Australia.
Erris Resources shares soar on new results from Loch Tay
Shares in Europe-focussed mineral exploration company Erris Resources were through the roof on Tuesday morning, as it reported new results from recent sampling on the Loch Tay gold project in Scotland.
Phoenix Copper begins second phase of drilling at Red Star
North America-focussed base and precious metals exploration and development company Phoenix Copper has started a second phase of drilling at its Red Star silver and lead deposit, it announced on Tuesday, building on the initial drilling results from December 2018.
BP Q1 earnings slump, HSBC profits almost halve
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 14 points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 1. 64% at 5,846. 79 on Monday.
US close: Stocks finish higher as states begin easing lockdowns
Wall Street stocks finished in the green on Monday, as market participants reacted to news that several US states were already eyeing a phased reopening of economic activity.