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McDonald's serves up earnings beat but US sales decline
Fast food corporation McDonald's posted earnings per share of $1. 44 on Monday in its fourth quarter results, slightly higher than analysts' consensus of $1. 41.
Consort Medical pours more cash into Atlas Genetics
Single-source drug and delivery device company Consort Medical announced on Monday that it has participated in a further equity raise by Atlas Genetics.
Barclays downgrades Unilever after recent outperformance
Analysts at Barclays downgraded their recommendation and target price on the shares of global consumer goods giant Unilever.
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Jefferies has upgraded SSP Group to a 'buy' rating based on the food and drink concession operator's "sizzling solid potential" from structural changes in the US and UK.
Tuesday preview: Easyjet reports first quarter results
Easyjet is expected to report broadly flat first quarter revenue on Tuesday as the budget airline faced challenges including a weaker pound and terrorist attacks in Europe.
Primary Health Properties takes on two Scotland facilities
Primary healthcare facilities investor Primary Health Properties announced on Monday that it has acquired two modern, purpose-built healthcare facilities for a total consideration of £7. 2m.
Halliburton reports better-than-expected profits, warns of international weakness
Oilfield services provider Halliburton echoed remarks made by traditional rival Schlumberger last week with a warning about the strength of international markets.
Green Investment Bank to float in London as sale plans 'torn up'
The government will float the Green Investment Bank on the London Stock Exchange as it backtracked on its original privatisation plan for a deal with Australian investment bank Macquarie.
Jefferies upgrades SSP Group on UK and US potential
Jefferies has upgraded SSP Group to a 'buy' rating based on the food and drink concession operator's "sizzling solid potential" from structural changes in the US and UK.
Trump signs executive orders for NAFTA and TPP overhaul
Donald Trump has wasted little time in acting on one of his campaign promises, as the new President of the United States is due to sign executive orders directing the dismantling of two major trade agreements.
London Metal Exchange CEO Garry Jones resigns
Garry Jones resigned as chief executive of the London Metal Exchange on Monday, amid falling trading volumes and growing tension with brokers as he sought to modernise the world’s oldest and largest metals market.
Revolymer pens odour removal, supply and marketing deal with Croder
Welsh chemical company Revolymer has penned a supply and marketing agreement for its odour removal additive with Yorkshire-based rival Croder.
ZincOx Resources teams up with Korea Zinc to start up plant in Vietnam
ZincOx Resources, an AIM-listed company that recycles hazardous waste generated by recycling steel scrap, has entered into a joint-venture agreement with Korea Zinc company (KZC) to develop a recycling plant in Vietnam.
Hamon and Valls advance from French socialist primary, Macron makes ground
Education minister Benoît Hamon won the first French presidential primary for the Socialist party on Sunday, beating favourite and former prime minister Manuel Valls.
Judges Scientific in line with expectations, but problems persist
Judges Scientific said it expects results to be in line with expectations, despite a slow start to the 2016 with a slow order intake, but the scientific instrument maker admitted difficulties experienced last year still persisted in 2017.
Ascent Resources completes operations on Pg-10 well
Ascent Resources, an AIM listed independent energy company, has successfully completed wireline operations at its Pg-10 well.
Tesla's Musk vows to release major upgrades despite customer complaints
Elon Musk, the founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Motors, has said that the company will continue to roll out vehicle upgrades, even though some customers have complained that newly-purchased cars will not be equipped with the latest technology.
Safestyle revenue charges ahead in 2016
UK-focused retailer and manufacturer of PVCu windows and doors Safestyle UK provided a trading update for the year to 31 December on Monday, with revenue for the year increasing 9. 8% to approximately £163. 5m.
May's '10 pillars' industrial strategy signals active role for government
Theresa May has revealed the 10 pillars of her industrial strategy for the UK economy, ahead of a trip to Washington to meet new US President Donald Trump at the end of the week.
LPA Group posts record results for 2016
LED lighting and electro-mechanical system manufacturer and distributor LPA Group announced record results for the year to 30 September on Monday, with continuing strong performance in the start to the current financial year.