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London close: Stocks finish higher as lockdown easing optimism continues
London stocks closed in the green on Tuesday, maintaining their gains through the afternoon amid optimism over lockdown easing.
Boku expands identity services reach to 51 countries
Mobile carrier commerce provider Boku updated the market in its global coverage for mobile identity services on Tuesday, reporting that it was now operating mobile identity verification capabilities in more than 50 countries.
Blancco signs service deal with Aon Group division
Data erasure and mobile device diagnostics company Blancco Technology Group has entered into a multi-year master service agreement (MSA) with a division of professional services firm Aon Group, it announced on Tuesday.
Water Intelligence reacquires franchise in San Jose, California
Leak detection and remediation company Water Intelligence announced the reacquisition of its San Jose franchise in California on Tuesday, within its American Leak Detection (ALD) subsidiary.
Rambler Metals secures $1m bridge loan from Aether
Copper and gold explorer, developer and producer Rambler Metals and Mining has entered into a short-term financing agreement with Aether Real Assets Co-Investment, it announced on Tuesday.
Ascent Resources partner loses appeal in Slovenia
Caribbean, Latin America and Europe-focussed energy and natural resources company Ascent Resources announced on Tuesday that the Slovenia's Administrative Court has published its decision on joint venture partner Geoenergo’s appeal against the Slovenian environmental agency.
Concepta to launch 'repositioned' myLotus product
Personalised healthcare device company Concepta updated the marker on its readiness for a wider commercial roll-out of the ‘myLotus’ home-use fertility tracking and pregnancy self-testing system on Tuesday.
Altona agrees to acquire majority stake in Chambe Basin
Mining exploration company Altona Energy announced on Tuesday that, after a period of discussion, it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with mining consultancy firm Akatswiri Mineral Resources, to acquire a majority stake in a rare earth mining project in the Chambe Basin in southern Malawi’s Mulanje area.
Asia report: Markets finish higher, RBA stands pat on policy
Markets in Asia finished in the green across the board on Tuesday, as investors watched the continued easing of economic restrictions in the wake of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak globally.
Revenue and earnings fall at Integrated Diagnostics
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings reported first quarter revenues of EGP 500m (£25. 07m) on Tuesday, down 8% year-on-year, on the back of lower volumes in the contract segment.
Xaar trading in line so far, rest of year uncertain
Inkjet printhead company Xaar said on Tuesday that trading in the first four months of its financial year had been in line with expectations, with its short-term order book described as “healthy”.
Highland Gold agrees sale of non-core Kayen licence
Highland Gold Mining has agreed to the sale of the Kayenmivaam, or ‘Kayen’, licence for $15m in cash, plus a royalty, it announced on Tuesday.
Vianet cancels final dividend as it weathers Covid crisis
Internet-of-things (IoT) data and business information company Vianet Group reported a 3. 8% improvement in revenue in its final results on Tuesday, to £16. 28m.
UK Commercial Property post positive NAV return amid turbulent markets
UK Commercial Property REIT (UKCM) reported a year-end net asset value of £1. 2bn in its final results on Tuesday, representing a positive net asset value total return of 0. 1% for the year.
PureTech firm Gelesis gets Europe approval for 'Plenity'
Clinical stage biotherapeutics company PureTech Health announced on Tuesday that its founded company Gelesis has received approval to market ‘Plenity’, a novel weight-loss treatment, in Europe.
Electrocomponents defers final dividend, Tesco seeking new CEO
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 12 points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 1. 48% at 6,166. 42 on Monday.
US close: Markets finish higher as manufacturing output contracts
Wall Street stocks finished slightly higher by the closing bell on Monday, after last week's gains helped major averages record their first back-to-back monthly advances since late 2019.