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London close: Stocks higher as investors eye US-China tensions
London stocks finished above the waterline on Monday, following the release of the latest UK manufacturing data, as investors kept an eye on ongoing tensions between the US and China after US President Trump’s news conference last week.
Atalaya Mining gets nod from Andalucia authorities
Atalaya Mining announced on Monday that the Junta de Andalucía has confirmed through the Spanish press that the mining permits for Proyecto Riotinto were now fully validated.
OptiBiotix signs distribution deal with Cambridge Commodities
OptiBiotix Health announced on Monday that its wholly-owned subsidiary ProBiotix Health has entered into a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Cambridge Commodities (CCL) for the distribution of ‘LPLDL’ and ‘CholBiome x3’ in the UK.
Mattioli Woods lifts profit forecast after slashing costs
Specialist wealth management and employee benefits company Mattioli Woods updated the market on its trading through the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Monday, having said at the end of March that its financial performance in the first nine months of the year ended 31 May was in line with expectations.
Independent Oil awards well management contract to Petrofac
UK development and production company Independent Oil & Gas has awarded the core project phase one well management contract to Petrofac, it announced on Monday.
Amur Minerals upbeat on results from Kun-Manie evaluation
Nickel-copper sulphide exploration and development company Amur Minerals Corporation released results from its evaluation copper concentrate and nickel concentrate generation at the Kun-Manie Project in the far east of Russia on Monday.
Asia report: Markets move higher as China manufacturing expands
Markets in Asia finished higher on Monday, as investors digested fresh economic data out of China in a bid to gauge the state of the country’s economy in the wake of its Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown.
Kropz raises $0.35m, launches open offer
Africa-focussed phosphate explorer and developer Kropz has raised $0. 35m before expenses by way of an equity placing with an existing investor and two directors, Robin Renwick and Mark Summers, at a price of 6. 75p, it announced on Monday.
Star Phoenix extends cash due date for LandOcean Energy
Oil, gas and oilfield services company Star Phoenix has agreed to provide an extension to LandOcean Energy Services to provide the remaining cash consideration of $0. 46m, including an interest rate of 8% per annum, it announced on Monday.
AFC Energy to collaborate with construction form Acciona
Hydrogen power generation company AFC Energy announced a collaboration with Acciona on Monday, to field trial its ‘H-Power’ fuel cell platform as part of a strategy to decarbonise construction sites in Europe and elsewhere.
Dart Group sells Fowler Welch division for £98m
Dart Group has completed the sale of its distribution and logistics business Fowler Welch to Culina Group, it announced on Monday, for gross cash of £98m.
Arbitrator finds in favour of Strategic Minerals subsidiary
Strategic Minerals announced on Monday that the appointed arbitrator has awarded its wholly-owned subsidiary Southern Minerals Group (SMG) $21. 93m (£17. 71m) in damages and costs, exclusive of additional interest to be calculated, in its claim against a “major client” at the Cobre magnetite stockpile.
RSA and Hiscox participating in FCA Covid coverage test cases
Insurance firms including RSA and Hiscox responded to a statement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Monday, over the regulator’s business interruption insurance court proceedings, which were first announced on 1 May.
AstraZeneca clears regulatory hurdles with 'Brilinta' and 'Lynparza'
AstraZeneca announced on Monday that ‘Brilinta’, or ticagrelor, has been approved in the United States to reduce the risk of a first heart attack or stroke in high-risk patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) - the most common type of heart disease.
Sirius Real Estate to pay final dividend, Balfour Beatty to cancel distribution
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 82 points higher on Monday, having closed down 2. 29% at 6,076. 60.