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London close: Stocks close higher as investors look to Budget
London stocks had swung back into positive territory by the close on Monday, as investors prepared for a number of upcoming corporate earnings reports and the Autumn Budget.
React Group acquires Aquaflow Services
React Group, a specialist in cleaning and soft facilities management services, announced the acquisition of 24hr Aquaflow Services, a drainage and plumbing services provider based in London and the South East, on Monday.
Metals Exploration gets approval to start drilling at Abra
Metals Exploration, a gold producer operating in the Philippines, announced on Monday that it has received final approval from authorities to start exploration drilling activities at its Abra tenements through its subsidiary Yamang Mineral Corporation (YMC).
Roadside Real Estate JV agrees acquisition of 12 Lidl stores
Roadside Real Estate announced on Monday that its joint venture with Meadow Real Estate Fund VI, Roadside Retail, has signed an agreement to acquire 12 stores from Lidl Great Britain for £70m.
Lexington appoints firm for maiden exploration target at Bothaville
South Africa and US-focussed precious metals explorer and developer Lexington Gold announced on Monday that it has appointed Dunrose Trading 186, trading as Shango Solutions, to establish a maiden JORC 2012 exploration target for its Bothaville Project in South Africa’s Free State Province.
Tertiary Minerals announces copper, zinc discoveries at Mushima North
Tertiary Minerals announced the discovery of copper and zinc mineralisation at its Mushima North Copper Project in Zambia on Monday, after a recent drilling campaign.
Europa Oil reports challenging financial performance
Europa Oil & Gas reported a challenging financial performance for the year ended 31 July on Monday, as revenue declined 46% to £3. 6m, reflecting reduced oil production, including a three-month shutdown at its Wressle site, and lower realised oil prices.
Sound Energy and Getech ink Morocco exploration deal
Sound Energy and Getech Group announced a collaboration to explore natural hydrogen and helium resources in Morocco on Monday.
Asia report: Markets rise, yen falls after Japan general election
Asia-Pacific markets posted gains on Monday, led by a strong performance in Japan’s stock indices following the country’s general election.
BioVentix reports year of growth, warns of geopolitical risks
BioVentix, a UK-based developer of high-affinity monoclonal antibodies for clinical diagnostics, reported a 6% improvement in full-year revenue on Monday, to £13. 6m, up from £12. 82m in the prior year.
SigmaRoc maintains expectations after solid third quarter
Lime and minerals supplier SigmaRoc reported strong trading in the first nine months of the year on Monday, positioning it for a solid year-end finish.
Gulf Marine Services lifts forecasts after solid third quarter
Gulf Marine Services, a provider of self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels for the offshore oil, gas, and renewables sectors, revised its adjusted EBITDA guidance on Monday after reporting solid growth through the third quarter.
Philips lowers sales outlook amid China weakness
Philips reported flat comparable sales of €4. 4bn for its third quarter on Monday, as the Dutch medical devices maker faced a significant decline in demand from China.
Lloyds assessing implications of motor finance court rulings
Lloyds Banking Group updated the market on recent Court of Appeal rulings concerning motor commission arrangements on Monday, which set a new standard for motor dealers acting as credit brokers, requiring them to disclose commissions paid by lenders more comprehensively to customers.
Trainline raises growth guidance, Lloyds assessing impact of motor finance court rulings
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 18 points higher on Monday, having closed down 0. 25% on Friday at 8,248. 84.