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Litebulb given one more month to find funding
Product designer Litebulb has been given a stay of execution by its lenders in order to find further funding.
Asia report: Markets close higher after Xiao Gang exit
China led gains across much of Asia on Monday, with news from Beijing that the country's embattled securities chief was being replaced.
Westminster Group signs 20 year MoU over Middle East border security
Westminster Group has signed a memorandum of understanding over a 20 year border security project in the Middle East.
Regency buys back into Gatwick Gusher
Regency Mines has agreed to acquire an interest in the Horse Hill oil development in the Weald Basin near Gatwick Airport for £400,000 in cash and shares.
Hardide confident on long-term prospects
AIM-listed surface coatings company Hardide is confident about its medium and long-term prospects.
Kingspan profit underpinned by UK and US markets
Irish building materials company Kingspan reported a rise in 2015 profit and revenue as it hiked its dividend for the year following a strong performance from its insulated panels business.
Elektron Technology revenue down amid cloudy trading
Elektron Technology updated the market on its financial year to 31 January on Monday, ahead of its full results, and saw muted revenue across its divisions amid a cloudy trading environment.
MPC to be on hold for a while as equilibrium jobless rate shifts lower, Citi says
The equilibrium rate of unemployment - that which does not stoke undue wage pressures - was lower than had been thought, making it that much more likely that the Bank of England could be on hold for a while, economists at Citi said at the start of the week.
HSBC posts flat profit short of consensus
HSBC has missed full year profit consensus forecasts by 8%, as it missed fourth quarter targets by a long way.
Range Resources revises Trinidad programme
Low oil prices forced Range Resources to reevaluate its work in Trinidad and Tobago on Monday, with the company focusing its attention on waterflood projects in the country.
Europe open: Resource stocks pace the advance, but HSBC slumps
European stocks rose in early trade following a positive session in Asia, as oil prices advanced.
Markit's Eurozone composite PMI weaker than expected
Markit's flash Eurozone PMI composite output index for February came in at 52. 7 compared with 53. 6 the previous month.
Fastnet Equity in talks to acquire Amryt Pharmaceuticals
Fastnet Equity shares have been suspended from trading after it said it is in advanced discussions for a reverse takeover of Amryt Pharmaceuticals.
London open: Miners give stocks a boost amid China stimulus hopes
UK stocks gained on Monday, led by mining companies as soft Chinese data raised hopes of further stimulus measures.
Weak global growth weighs on German manufacturing in February, PMI shows
Economic activity in the Eurozone´s largest economy slowed down in February, with a buoyant services sector helping to offset weak manufacturing, according to the results of some of the most widely-followed surveys.
Cairn Energy and EnQuest buy out Kraken development partner
Cairn Energy and EnQuest have raised their holdings in the Kraken development in the UK North Sea.
Exchange rate headwinds prevail at Dechra
Exchange rates were proving a headwind for Dechra Pharmaceuticals, with the firm reporting good revenue growth in its first half to 31 December, muted by the cost of conversion.
Weaker sterling helps lift numbers at Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods was banking on a decline in the pound on Monday, as it prepared the market for a dip in earnings in the current first half.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on positive Asian cues
London stocks are expected to open a little higher on Monday, following a positive session in Asia and amid higher oil prices.
HSBC 2015 profit nearly flat, Bovis profit jumps as prices rise
London’s FTSE 100 is seen starting 32 points higher than Friday’s close at 5,982.