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London close: Stocks higher amid Korean political turmoil
London’s equity markets closed higher on Tuesday as upbeat sentiment in the retail and travel sectors buoyed investors, with the world’s attention on sudden political instability in South Korea.
Vianet returns to profits, reinstates dividend
Hospitality, vending and remote asset management data specialist Vianet Group reported a strong half-year financial and operational performance on Tuesday, as it returned to profitability, reinstated its interim dividend, and reaffirmed its confidence in achieving full-year growth targets.
OptiBiotix to launch new range with India partner
OptiBiotix Health announced the upcoming launch of ‘SlimBiome’-containing products in India under Dr Morepen's new ‘LightLife’ brand on Tuesday.
Lexington Gold reports progress on Ventersburg Project
Lexington Gold reported progress at its Ventersburg Gold Project in South Africa's Free State Province on Tuesday, located in the Witwatersrand Basin - a region responsible for around 40% of the world’s gold production to date.
Cadence Minerals shares jump on latest Amapa update
Cadence Minerals announced a significant update to the pre-feasibility study for the Amapá Iron Ore Project in northern Brazil on Tuesday, increasing the project’s post-tax net present value (NPV) by 73% to $1. 97bn.
Asia report: Most markets rise as Korean inflation edged higher
Asia-Pacific markets broadly advanced on Tuesday, buoyed by record highs on Wall Street overnight, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite set new peaks.
Hutchmed endometrial cancer treatment gets conditional approval in China
Hutchmed China and its partner Innovent Biologics announced conditional approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the combination of ‘Elunate’, or fruquintinib, and ‘Tyvyt’, or sintilimab injection, to treat advanced endometrial cancer with mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) tumours.
Greatland Gold executes AUD 100m syndicated facility agreement
Greatland Gold announced the execution of an AUD 100m (£51. 22m) syndicated facility agreement with ANZ, HSBC, and ING on Tuesday, enhancing its financial flexibility following the recent acquisition of the Telfer gold-copper mine and related assets from Newmont Corporation.
Gulf Marine Services wins new small-class vessel contract
Gulf Marine Services, a provider of self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels for the offshore energy industry, announced the award of a new contract for one of its small-class vessels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region on Tuesday.
Genel Energy shares slide after losing arbitration hearing
Shares in Genel Energy were sliding on Tuesday morning, after the London Court of International Arbitration ruled in favor of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) late on Monday over the termination of the Bina Bawi and Miran production sharing contracts.
Galliford Try wins two new London contracts worth £87m
Construction group Galliford Try announced on Tuesday that it has been awarded two commercial contracts in London with a combined value of £87m.
Derwent London buys remaining share of 50 Baker St
Derwent London announced the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in its 50 Baker Street W1 project from joint venture partner Lazari Investments on Tuesday, for £44. 4m, equating to £370 per square foot of the consented floor area.
HgCapital announces sale of Dext Software
HgCapital Trust announced the sale of bookkeeping automation solutions provider Dext Software to accountancy, education management, HR, and payroll specialist Iris Software Group on Tuesday.
HgCapital sells stake in Dext, Derwent buys remaining half of 50 Baker St
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 15 points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 0. 31% on Monday at 8,312. 89.