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BP and Kosmos Energy hit gas offshore Senegal
BP and joint-venture partner Kosmos Energy made a major gas find offshore Senegal, West Africa.
Europe midday: Cac-40, euro move lower on profit-taking
European stocks were slightly lower come midday as investors who had bet on a win by French centrist-reformist presidential candidate Emmanuele Macron at the weekend booked profits.
London midday: FTSE holds head above water after Macron win
London stocks were nudging a touch higher by midday, faring better than their counterparts in Europe, where investors conformed to the old adage of buying the rumour and selling the fact following centrist Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election.
Asia report: Markets move higher on Macron landslide in France
Most markets in Asia were higher on Monday, after a landslide victory for French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron in that country’s run-off election on Sunday, defeating controversial far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
Sula Iron & Gold completes current Ferensola drilling campaign
Shares in Sula Iron & Gold fell almost 9% on confirming completion of the current diamond drilling campaign at the Ferensola Gold Project.
AkzoNobel rejects third takeover offer from PPG Industries
AkzoNobel has rejected a third unsolicited takeover offer from US rival PPG Industries.
Monday broker round-up
BBA Aviation: Citigroup downgrades to Neutral with a target price of 330p.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower as investors mull Macron win
Stocks on Wall Street looked set for a marginally weaker open on Monday, taking their cue from Europe, where stocks retreated as centrist Emmanuel Macron won the French presidential election.
Dalradian Resources updates on Curraghinalt results
Dalradian Resources has received positive results from the processing of nearly 14,500 tonnes of mineralised material from its Curraghinalt gold project in Northern Ireland, including 3,211 tonnes from three test stopes.
Deutsche Bank stays at 'Hold' on Pearson awaiting details of cost cuts
Deutsche Bank is sounding a somewhat cautious note on the outlook for Pearson until the company provides greater detail on its cost-cutting plans.
Sports Direct increases bet on Debenhams
Sports Direct International boss Mike Ashley has continued to bump up his bet on fellow retailer Debenhams, it was revealed on Monday.
Brexit campaigners insult Macron victory with Nazi reference
A pro-Brexit campaign group said the French people had “rolled over” as they had in 1940 by electing the centrist Emmanuel Macron in Sunday's presidential election.
Keras Resources updates on Pharmanet Group Ltd prospectus
Keras Resources said ASX-quoted Pharmanet Group Ltd has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on 5 May 2017.
Active Energy reorganises, solicits offers for Ukraine operations
International renewable energy and forestry management company Active Energy Group announced on Monday that the board is reorganising the group’s structure to focus on its two principal growth areas.
Eurozone investor sentiment hits highest level since July 2007 - Sentix
Investor sentiment in the eurozone rose more than expected in May, to its highest level since July 2007, according to the latest reading from Sentix.
Georgia Healthcare Group improves Q1 net profit
Shares in Georgia Healthcare Group are down almost 3% as it posted an improved first-quarter net profit, with both revenue and EBITDA ahead.
German factory orders speed past forecasts in March
German factory orders grew at a brisk clip in March as strong demand from euro area countries offset domestic weakness, but economists spied waning momentum in the data.
TLA teaming up with NZ Rugby for anniversary match at Twickers
Athlete representation and sports marketing company TLA Worldwide announced on Monday that it has been appointed by New Zealand Rugby as its partner to manage and deliver the 125th anniversary match in November this year.
UK consumer spending weakens after rare online reverse, Visa finds
Consumer spending growth in Britain weakened to one of the slowest rates for more than three years, getting the second quarter off to a slow start.
Centrica to cut 1,500 jobs amid lower energy consumption, wholesale prices
British Gas owner Centrica said energy consumption has been lower than expected in the UK and North America so far in 2017 due to warmer than normal weather and that UK wholesale oil, gas and power prices have all fallen since it announced results in February.