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London close: Stocks finish lower as US-China tensions escalate
London stocks finished in the red on Monday, with the benchmark index closing just below the waterline, as souring relations between the US and China continued to undermine sentiment.
Destiny Pharma upbeat on new research paper on XF-73
Clinical-stage biotechnology company Destiny Pharma noted the publication of a new paper in Trends in Microbiology on Monday, entitled ‘assessing the potential for staphylococcus aureus to evolve resistance to XF-73’.
Open Orphan signs £3.5m deal with US biotech firm
Pharmaceutical services company Open Orphan announced the signing of a new contract with an unnamed US biotechnology company on Monday, for the provision of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) human challenge study.
Cora Gold ropes in Digby Wells for next stage at Sanankoro
West Africa-focussed Cora Gold has appointed international environmental consultants Digby Wells Environmental to undertake the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for its Sanankoro Gold Project, in the Yanfolila Gold Belt of southern Mali, it announced on Monday.
Phoenix Copper reports expanded resource at Empire Mine
North America-focussed base and precious metals company Phoenix Copper announced an updated NI 43-101 compliant resource for its Empire Open Pit Mine in Idaho on Monday.
Preppy fashion firm J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
American fashion company J. Crew has filed for bankruptcy, it announced on Monday, becoming the first major US retailer to do so amid the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Hargreaves Services exchanges on 'major' development deal
Industrial and property services provider Hargreaves Services announced the exchange of a major commercial property development contract on Monday.
ValiRx shores up capital position with £1.17m fundraise
Clinical-stage biotechnology company ValiRx announced a conditional fundraise through the conditional issue of 18,069,467 new ordinary shares on Monday, to raise £1. 17m.
Clipper Logistics strengthens management with internal promotions
Clipper Logistics announced two “significant” appointments to its senior management team on Monday, as part of its continuing long term development plan.
OptiBiotix signs license agreement for 'SlimBiome' in US and Canada
Life sciences company OptiBiotix Health has entered into a non-exclusive license agreement for its ‘SlimBiome’ trademark with Smart For Life, it announced on Monday, and the launch of cookies containing its SlimBiome proprietary weight management technology in the United States and Canada.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Trump stokes tensions with China
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, as investors watched rising political tensions between Washington and Beijing over China’s initial handling of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Northbridge cuts costs as it sees 'some weakness'
Industrial services and rental company Northbridge updated the market on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Monday, saying that trading in the first quarter was in line with its original expectations, although with “some weakness” towards the end of the period.
Vast Resources responds to Zimbabwe press speculation
Vast Resources released a statement in response to articles in the Zimbabwean press press on Monday, updating the market on the anticipated joint venture between its subsidiary Katanga Mining, and the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company.
LXI sells two assets for £2.2m after unsolicited approach
LXI said on Monday that, following an unsolicited approach, it has sold two social housing assets for an aggregate price of £2. 2 million to a specialist fund.
Tate & Lyle sees US sweetener volume plunge, LXI sells two assets for £2.2m
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 24 points lower on Monday, having closed down 2. 34% at 5,763. 06 on Friday.