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Paragon capital levels 'strong' as underlying earnings rise marginally
Specialist lender and banking group, the Paragon Group of Companies, announced its half year results for the six months to 31 March on Tuesday, with underlying profit increasing 1. 0% to £70. 1m, as the company absorbed £5. 5m of Tier 2 bond costs.
IP Group makes offer for Touchstone Innovations; rejected by board
Intellectual property-based business developer IP Group said it had made an offer for Touchstone Innovations and was also planning to raise £200m in a cash call.
Peacock acquisition boosts Greencore revenues
Irish convenience food group Greencore reported a rise in first-half pre-tax profit as revenue grew thanks in part to its acquisition of US food company Peacock Foods.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher as investors digest Manchester Arena attack
London stocks were set to open just a touch higher as investors digested news of a suspected terror attack at a concert in Manchester on Monday evening that has left 22 people dead and more than 50 injured.
Syncona says Blue Earth's Axumin gets EU approval
Heathcare investor Syncona said its portfolio company Blue Earth Diagnostics had received confirmation of approval of its Axumin prostate cancer diagnostic agent by the European Commission.