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Hermes Pacific Investments posted its half year report for the six months to 30 September on Monday - another period in which it made nil revenue.
US open: Stocks rise as investors eye Yellen speech
US equity markets nudged up on Monday, as investors eyed Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen’s speech less than a week after the central bank hiked interest rates by 25 basis points.
Goldman Sachs warns of rising outflows in China
Capital outflows in China are on the increase as the central bank continues selling large amounts of foreign exchange, Goldman Sachs has said.
FTSE 100 movers: Capita provides Xmas cheer; Carnival in the doldrums
Outsourcer Capita was a FTSE 100 riser after the BBC extended its existing TV licence collections partnership with the company for a further two years until June 2022.
EU would not allow UK to 'cherry pick' customs union deal: former trade chief
A customs union deal is an option for Britain after Brexit, but the country would have to “abide by the rules of Europe”, the former head of the UK's trade department said on Monday.
House prices to grow 2% in 2017, Nationwide predicts
UK house prices should continue to climb in 2017 despite a slowing of the economy, building society Nationwide has predicted, helped by housebuilders and government policy keeping a squeeze on the housing supply pipeline.
US services sector growth eases in December
Growth in the US services sector unexpectedly eased in December, to a three-month low, according to figures released on Monday.
Sirius Petroleum raises £850,000, in milestone contract with Schlumberger
Sirius Petroleum has raised £850,000 gross at 0. 5p a share following firm commitments from new and existing shareholders in respect of subscriptions for 170m shares.
FTSE 250 movers: Drax fuels index; Evraz loses lustre
Drax helped to keep the the FTSE 250 in slightly positive territory on Monday after the European Commission approved the UK’s support of its plans to convert a unit of its power station from coal to biomass.
Mkango enters collaboration agreement with Noble Resources
Mkango Resources Ltd's shares are up almost 4% after it entered a collaboration agreement with Noble Resources International.
WH Ireland's shares flat despite cautious optimism on year ahead
WH Ireland said it remains cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, but this failed to excite a reaction in its shares, which, at 13:45 GMT, were flat at 122p.
Russia drops competition probe into Mondi
Paper and packaging maker Mondi said on Monday that Russian competition authorities had dropped a probe into the firm's local unit.
NWF Group reports on weaker first half
Specialist agricultural and distribution business NWF Group announced a trading update for the half year to 30 November on Monday, reporting that trading for the period was lower than the prior year as a result of a weaker first quarter.
Bagir Group trousers £2m to expand clothes manufacturing plant
Fashion manufacturer Bagir Group raised £1. 97m in a discounted equity placing in order to expand its Ethiopian manufacturing operations.
Venezuelan president defends currency withdrawal decision
Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela, has defended the decision to withdraw the country's most used bank note, which has led to mass protests in the region.
British Airways plans full festive service in spite of strikes
British Airways said on Monday that it would run a full service on Christmas Day and Boxing Day despite the strike action proposed by cabin crew.
Horizonte Minerals requests proposals for Araguaia feasibility study
Brazil-focused nickel development company Horizonte Minerals announced the issuance of a request for proposals on Monday, to engage consulting firms to prepare a definitive feasibility study for its 100%-owned Araguaia nickel project, which was being developed as the next major nickel project in Brazil.
Share Centre sells £1.1m shares in London Stock Exchange
Share Plc has cashed in £1. 6m of its investment in the London Stock Exchange in order to beef up its balance sheet in the past fortnight.
Drax powers ahead as EU approves UK support of plant conversion
Drax powered ahead on Monday after the European Commission approved the UK’s support of its plans to convert a unit of its power station from coal to biomass.
Tri-Star Resources' shares rise on Oman Antimony Roaster update
Shares in Tri-Star Resources are up almost 5% as it said the engineering design, procurement of long lead-time items and plant layout for the Oman Animony Roaster (OAR) continue to advance.