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London pre-open: Stocks seen a little lower as eyes remain on Fed
London stocks were set for a slightly weaker open on Monday as investors pause for breath following gains in the previous week and continue to mull over the chances of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Synthomer reports second consecutive year of record profits
Chemicals company Synthomer reported a second consecutive year of record profits with a rise in pre-tax earnings following strong performances in Europe and North America.
Futura Medical points to £1bn potential annual erectile gel sales
Futura Medical has commissioned market research that has suggested gel treatment for erectile dysfunction has potential to be sold as an over-the-counter product, with potential peak sales of more than $650m a year.
Palace Capital sells Maldon property for £3.9m
Property investment company Palace Capital has sold the ICS Buildings in Maldon, Essex, for £3. 9m to the MCR Property Group Limited.
Informa firmer as it integrates Penton
International business intelligence, exhibitions, events and academic publishing group Informa posted its results for the 12 months to 31 December on Monday, reporting an improved operating performance and continued progress with its 2014-2017 growth acceleration plan, which the board said was supported by strong returns from acquisitions and favourable currency trends.
Electra completes sales of Parkdean, Innovia
Electra Private Equity on Monday said it had completed the sale of Parkdean Resorts to Onex Corporation for £1. 35bn and its interest in Innovia Group to CCL Industries for £108m.
Standard Life and Aberdeen agree £11bn merger, BT secures rights to UEFA Champions and Europa leagues
London open.
easyJet's passenger numbers rise 8.2% in February
FTSE 100 budget airline easyJet reported a 8. 2% rise in passenger numbers for February.
Ultra Electronics sees return to growth in global defence market, raises dividend
Strong cash generation and order intake helped Ultra Electronics drive full-year bottom-line growth despite delays to a small number of export contracts.
Monday newspaper round-up: China GDP, SL-Aberdeen cuts, ITV, Budget
China has cut its growth target to around 6. 5 percent for 2017, as Beijing focuses on stability ahead of a sensitive political gathering later this year. The Chinese economy slowed to a growth rate of 6. 7 per cent last year, the lowest since 1990 as Beijing acts to transform its export-driven economy to a more stable, consumer-led model. - Telegraph.