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Islamic 'digital marketplace' DagangHalal eyes AIM flotation
DagangHalal, which operates a website to allow retailers and consumers to check whether food is suitable for consumption by Muslims, has set out plans to float on the London Stock Exchange in March.
Pound weakens on EU referendum uncertainty as Boris Johnson backs Leave
Sterling fell to a seven-year low on Monday as several leading Tory figures stated their opposition to David Cameron's proposal to remain in a reformed European Union.
No evidence Brexit risk postponing investment decisions, says Jefferies
As the pound tumbled against the dollar and FTSE 100 bosses warned that Brexit would threaten investment, London's equity market was unperturbed.
Gemfields earnings down as company spreads its income
A better-planned spread of income saw revenues and earnings drop significantly at Gemfields in the six months to 31 December, though the company remained confident in making up for it in the latter half of the financial year.
Credit Suisse ups target on Associated British Foods
Credit Suisse boosted its target price on shares of Primark-owner Associated British Foods following what it termed a "reassuring update" from the company, while its recommendation was kept at 'outperform'.
US pre-open: Investors keen to take risks
US futures surged on Monday as oil prices rose and investors were keen to take some risks, though the dollar rose to a seven-year high against the pound on 'Brexit' fears.
Hikma hires well-connected American
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has appointed US public affairs veteran John Castellani to its board.
Eden Research fungicide wins Spain approval
Eden Research took its vineyard-saving fungicide to another of the world's largest wine producers on Monday, with authorisation from Spanish authorities for the use of 3AEY in the country.
Results round-up
HSBC has missed full year profit consensus forecasts by 8%, as it fell short of fourth quarter targets by a long way.
Bovis Homes 2015 profit jumps 20%
Bovis Homes reported a jump in full year pre-tax profit and revenue as legal completions and prices rose and the housebuilder sounded an upbeat note on 2016.
IPPlus swings to interim profit
AIM-listed call centre service provider IPPlus said on Monday that it swung to an interim pre-tax profit and expects to report a good second half.
Inspiration Healthcare confident in full year numbers
A newly integrated Inspiration Healthcare was confident in its annual results on Monday, updating the market on its expectations for the year ended 31 January 2016.
Iran will struggle to raise exports by more than 500,000 barrels a day, Moody´s says
Iran was set to add to an already oversupplied oil market in 2016, but the country would struggle to meet its stated export targets due to multiple hurdles, Moody´s said on Monday.
UK factory activity stabilises in February, CBI says
Factory activity "stabilised somewhat" last month, according to one of the country's best-known business lobby groups, although a gauge of manufacturers´ order books worsened slightly.
London midday: Equities led higher by mining stocks
London stocks edged higher on Monday as oil prices rose and weak Chinese data fuelled stimulus hopes.
Europe midday: Stocks push higher as oil prices rally
European stocks rose on Monday, with basic resources and energy issues pacing the advance as oil prices rallied.
JPMorgan upgrades UK equities to 'overweight'; base case is no Brexit
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded UK equities to ‘overweight’, having held an ‘underweight’ stance on the region for three years, as it said the risk/reward has improved.
HSBC a 'buy' but target price under review, says Investec
HSBC delivered a reasonable performance on costs in the last quarter of the year, but the weaker outlook for revenues led Investec's Ian Gordon to tell clients he hoped "fresh cost reduction initiatives" would go beyond existing targets.
Trinity Exploration gets another loan repayment reprieve
Trinity Exploration & Production has agreed to extend its $13m (£9. 2m) debt repayment deadline for a 22nd time.
Daily Internet founder leaves board
Daily Internet founder Abby Hardoon has resigned from the company he founded nearly 10 years ago.