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Ixico wins $1.5m contract for neurodegenerative study
Brain health company Ixico has won a $1. 5m contract from a pharmaceutical for its imaging clinical trial technology and services.
Bovis fends off merger proposals from Redrow, Galliford Try
Housebuilder Bovis Homes was forced to respond to recent press speculation regarding a potential offer for the company on Monday, saying it did receive written proposals from Redrow and Galliford Try outlining potential merger proposals.
HSBC appoints Mark Tucker as new chairman
HSBC has hired ex Prudential boss Mark Tucker to replace Douglas Flint as chairman at the world's fourth largest bank.
Vast Resources promotes chief geologist to COO
AIM-listed miner Vast Resources has promoted chief geologist Craig Harvey to chief operating officer.
Pennant International's Canadian contract ammended adding £2.3m
Support service provider Pennant International Group’s contract with Public Services and Procurement Canada has been amended, adding £2. 3m (CA$3. 8m) in value to the deal.
Porta Communications to represent Tesco clothing brand in Europe
AIM-listed Porta Communications is to represent clothing brand F&F Tesco in the UK and manage a network of agencies across Europe, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, for an undisclosed sum.
Dalian Wanda's attempts to buy Dick Clark Productions halted
Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin has seen his attempt to buy US entertainment firm Dick Clark Productions thwarted after its parent company accused his Wanda Group of "failing to honour contractual obligations".
Europe open: Investors' focus squarely on upcoming political hurdles
It was all about politics at the start of the week as investors bided their time ahead of Wednesday's Dutch elections and the possbility that Brexit might be triggered that same day.
UK government heads to court as anti-fracking group protests drilling
Anti-fracking protesters will take the UK government to court this week to block attempts to push through plans to grant energy firm Cuadrilla permission to drill in test sites in Lancashire.
SSE to hike electricity prices by 15%
SSE will increase its standard domestic electricity prices from 28 April, bumping up a customer's typical dual fuel bill by £73 or an average 14. 9% to reflect the increasing cost of supply.
Berenberg downgrades Standard Life, says Aberdeen merger offers little upside
Berenberg has downgraded Standard Life to 'hold' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 400p from 416p, saying the merger with Aberdeen Asset Management offers little upside and substantial risk.
Indivior shares under pressure after RBC downgrade
Indivior shares were under pressure on Monday after RBC Capital Markets downgraded its rating following the pharmaceutical’s cautious guidance for 2017.
Investors lose the taste for Domino's shares after Citi downgrade
Citigroup has downgraded its stance on Domino's Pizza to 'neutral' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 350p from 480p as it pointed to premium multiples and slowing like-for-like sales.
London open: Stocks nudge higher amid flurry of M&A activity
Stocks in London eked out gains in early trade amid a flurry of M&A activity, as investors looked ahead to a parliamentary vote on Brexit later in the day.
Allied Minds CEO leaves with immediate effect, NED steps in
Allied Minds' co-founder and chief executive Chris Silva has stepped down with immediate effect and replaced in the short-term by non-executive director Jill Smith.
Clarkson sees better medium term as FY profits fall
Shipping broker Clarkson said interim prospects remained challenging with signs of a pick up in the medium term as it reported a fall in full year underlying pre-tax profits to £44. 8m from £50. 5m.
RPC Group completes acquisition of US packaging manufacturer
Packaging firm RPC Group has completed the acquisition of Letica Group, a US plastic packaging manufacturer, for up to £511m in order to expand its reach in North America.
London pre-open: Stocks seen slightly higher; housebuilders in focus
Stocks in London were set for a slightly firmer open on Monday as investors digest some merger activity in the housebuilding sector and look ahead to a vote on Brexit in the House of Commons later in the day.
Amec wins £125m EDF support deal
Amec Foster Wheeler said it had won a new five-year £125m contract to provide long-term support to EDF Energy Nuclear Generation.