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Clients broaden scope of contracts with Bilby
Gas heating, electrical and building services holding company Bilby updated the market on its trading on Monday, announcing that - as a result of its “leading reputation” and continued focus on operational excellence - a number of existing clients had broadened the scope of work to be undertaken by Bilby companies in advance of the group's year end.
FTSE 250 movers: Sophos boosted by global cyber attack; energy shares gain
London's FTSE 250 was flat at 19,764. 63 in afternoon trade, with miners and oil stocks on the rise.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners shine but TUI drops on results
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% to 7,444. 00 in afternoon trade, with miners and oil stocks lending a hand.
Oakley Capital Investments to take key stake in TechInsights
Oakley Capital Investments Ltd shares are rising after one of its funds agreed to acquire a majority stake in TechInsights.
Servelec says none of its systems compromised by ransomeware WannaCry
Technology and software group Servelec said none of its systems were compromised by Friday's unprecedented ransomware attack.
K&C says Osprey portfolio outperforming expectations
Residential real estate investment trust group K&C REIT updated the market on its trading and operations in its Osprey portfolio on Monday, after its “active management” in the first 12 months of ownership of the residential portfolio.
Spain calls for revamp of euro area economic architecture
Madrid joined France's call for "a true economic government" in the euro area, saying the recent recession had revealed a need for a well-structured plan and not just short-term solutions.
Results round-up
Dignity reported a 15% jump in revenue for the first quarter as underlying profit and the number of deaths rose and the company reiterated its full-year expectations.
Petropavlovsk founder Hambro to step down to NED role
Following objections by a group of shareholders, Petropavlovsk announced that founder Peter Hambro would step down as executive chairman of the London-listed Russian gold miner.
Empire State manufacturing index slips in May
Manufacturing activity in the New York Fed's jurisdiction cooled perceptibly in May amid sharp falls in gauges for new and unfilled orders.
Cyber security stocks Sophos, NCC rally
Cyber security companies Sophos and NCC rallied on Monday on the back of the WannaCry ransomware attack which started to spread on Friday, hitting the NHS, Renault, Nissan and scores of other organisations across the globe.
Custodian REIT's shares edge higher after property deals
Shares in Custodian REIT edged higher after it announced several property purchases.
Broker tips: Gemfields, Dignity, Ibstock
Analysts at Macquarie sounded a positive note on Gemfields's stock despite what it said was the short-term issue of lower grade production.
London midday: Stocks maintain small gains as oil, metals prices rally
London stocks were still a touch higher by midday on Monday, underpinned by strength in the mining and energy sectors as the FTSE hit a fresh intraday high, although a firmer pound kept a cap on gains.
San Leon Energy says second Avobone payment not made
San Leon Energy's shares sagged more than 5% on stating the second payment due to Avobone Poland BV has not yet been made.
Macquarie lowers Gemfields target, eyes potential upcoming catalysts
Analysts at Macquarie sounded a positive note on Gemfields's stock despite what it said was the short-term issue of lower grade production.
Investec upgrades Dignity to 'buy' on strong Q1
Investec upgraded funeral provider Dignity to 'buy' from 'hold' following the company's first-quarter update, in which it reported a 15% jump in revenue as deaths rose 7%.
Mortice expecting earnings well above forecasts
Security and facilities management company Mortice updated the market on its trading for the 12 months to 31 March on Monday, saying that due to the “strong” performance of the combined existing and acquired businesses, the financial results for the year were expected to be “materially ahead” of current market expectations.
Medilink-Global UK Ltd to proceed with cancelling shares on AIM
Shares in Medilink-Global UK Ltd dived almost a third as its board of directors decided to proceed with cancelling the company's AIM-listed shares.
Royal Mail promotes Stuart Simpson to role of CFO
Royal Mail has promoted group finance director Stuart Simpson to the role of chief finance officer.