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US pre-open: Stocks to edge higher as they build on records
US futures pointed to a slightly firmer open on Wall Street, with the Trump-inspired gains set to continue.
Nu-Oil & Gas says G2 Energy completes due diligence on EL1070
Shares in Nu-Oil & Gas are down more than 2% on confirming G2 Energy has successfully completed its due diligence on EL1070, which is offshore western Newfoundland.
Turnover and earnings tumble at Surface Transforms
Carbon fibre reinforced ceramic materials manufacturer Surface Transforms posted its half-year financial results for the six months to 30 November on Monday, with turnover decreasing to £0. 33m from £0. 78m in the first half of the prior year.
North Korea's latest nuclear missile test sparks UN talks
North Korea's latest and allegedly successful ballistic missile test has sparked closed consultations at the United Nations' Security Council on Monday afternoon.
Genel Energy finalises PSC, GLA documentation for Miran, Bina Bawi fields
Genel Energy has finalised documentation of previously agreed terms for the amended and restated production sharing contracts (PSC) and gas lifting agreements (GLA) for both the Miran and Bina Bawi gas fields.
Asia report: Markets higher after Pyongyang missile test
Markets in Asia were mostly in the green on Monday, following the lead of a positive Wall Street finish on Friday, with investors in the region shrugging off a North Korean missile test over the weekend and instead focussing on relatively positive economic data.
Chaarat says Tulkubash Project gets support from key Kyrgyz politicians
Chaarat Gold's shares have flown up almost 12% after the company received received unanimous expressions of support for its operations and investment plans for the Tulkubash Project in the Kyrgyz Republic from senior political leaders there.
Georgian Mining reports significant intercepts at Kvemo Bolnisi
Shares in Georgian Mining Corporation are up more than 4% after it reported significant and near-surface intercepts at its 50%-owned Kvemo Bolnisi Project in Georgia.
EnQuest boosted by UBS upgrade to 'buy'
Exploration and production group EnQuest got a boost on Monday as UBS upgraded the stock to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ and upped the price target to 65p from 60p.
EG Solutions on the up as full-year revenue to be in line with expectations
Shares in EG Solutions soared on Monday as the back office software company anticipates that revenue for the year will be in line with expectations after the implementation of its strategy to profitably scale the business.
Hikma signs Easyhaler deal with Orion
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has signed an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement with Finland’s Orion for its new Easyhaler combination product for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Firestone Diamonds announces results of first sale
AIM-listed Firestone Diamonds has sold all 75,936 carats of diamonds recovered from its 75%-owned Liqhobong diamond mine in Lesotho.
LGO clearing trees ahead of Goudron drilling
LGO Energy confirmed on Monday that final approval was granted by the Trinidadian Forestry Department on 10 February to cut trees in order to clear the well sites for the impending two shallow infill wells at the Goudron Field in the east of the country.
Picton sells non-core Oldham property for 80pc net profit
Income focused property investment company Picton Property Income announced the disposal of a non-core property in Drury Lane, Oldham, for £2. 2m on Monday, completing its business plan for the asset.
London open: Miners pace early gains after protesters enter key BHP mine
London miners paced early gains on Monday as news of a worsening strike at the world's largest copper mine sent futures for the red metal sharply higher.
First Property Group to buy Poland office building for €23m
AIM-listed investor First Property Group has, along with a club of investors, agreed to buy Pilot Tower, a recently built office building in Krakow, Poland, for about €23m.
Plastics Capital full-year results to be in line with expectations
AIM-listed manufacturer Plastics Capital anticipates that full-year results will be in line with expectations after revenue in the third quarter exceeded forecasts.
Lagarde worried by upcoming European elections
The head of the International Monetary Fund has expressed concern about upcoming general elections in France, Germany and the Netherlands, and also cast doubt on the future of global trade during a Donald Trump presidency.
Morgan Stanley upgrades AB Foods to 'overweight'
Morgan Stanley has upgraded Associated British Foods to ‘overweight’ from ‘equalweight’ and lifted the price target to 2,800p from 2,650p.
RBS plans further job cuts as major cost cutting needed
Royal Bank of Scotland shares jumped on Monday morning on the back of weekend reports that it was axe around 15,000 jobs.