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US close: Stocks higher as yields slip from recent highs
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday after the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note slipped from its recent 14-month high, with technology stocks leading gainers.
Tuesday preview: UK employment, Elementis in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Tuesday will be on the UK jobs market.
Europe close: Stock markets for the most part look past lockdowns to recovery
European shares finished on a mixed note at the start of the week despite news of lockdown measures being reimposed or extended across much of Europe.
London close: Stocks manage positive finish amid vaccine spat
London stocks managed a positive finish on Monday, helped along by a strong performance from Kingfisher, although gains were limited as travel and leisure issues slumped amid an EU-UK vaccine spat and rising Covid cases in Europe.
Helium One appoints drilling contractor to Rukwa project
Helium One announced the appointment of Mitchell Drilling as contractor for its maiden three-well exploration programme on the wholly-owned Rukwa Project in Tanzania on Monday.
EU, China tensions escalate in tit-for-tat sanctions round
Tensions between the European Union and the people's Republic of China rose on Monday after the bloc imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, triggering an immediate response from Beijing.
Great Western Mining raises £1m to expand exploration programme
Nevada-focussed gold, silver and copper exploration and development company Great Western Mining has raised £1m through a placing, it announced on Monday, to expand its 2021 exploration programme.
Mondelez acquires UK nutrition company Grenade
Mondelez announced on Monday it will be acquiring a significant majority interest in UK performance nutrition pioneer Grenade.
Broker tips: JD Wetherspoon, IAG, Barratt Developments, Softcat
Liberum has upped its price target on JD Wetherspoon but warned that it remains cautious about the scale and pace of the pub chain’s recovery.
Director dealings: Watches Of Switzerland CEO makes share sale
Watches Of Switzerland said on Monday that chief executive Brian Duffy had disposed of 1. 0m ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed retailer.
Ark Invest sees Tesla shares at $3,000 by 2025
Tesla shares surged on Monday after tech-focused investment manager Ark Invest said the price could hit $3,000 by 2025 in its base case scenario.
FTSE 250 movers: 4Imprint gains; Cineworld slumps
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 1% at 21,448. 75 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Shore Capital downgrades TP Icap to 'hold'
Shore Capital has downgraded TP Icap Group to ‘hold’ after cutting its full-year forecasts for the broker.
US existing home sales drop by more than expected in February
Second hand home sales in the States fell more sharply than expected last month, but remained comfortably higher than a year ago.
US open: Positive start to trading as yields slip from recent highs
Wall Street stocks were mostly higher on Monday after the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note slipped from its recent 14-month high, with technology stocks leading gainers early in the session.
FTSE 100 movers: AstraZeneca rallies on trial results; IAG tanks
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 6,722. 35 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Surgical Innovations subsidiary signs Microline distribution deal
Surgery technology company Surgical Innovations announced on Monday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Elemental Healthcare has signed an additional three-year exclusive distribution agreement with Microline Surgical, for the distribution of Microline instruments in Great Britain.
Tekcapital's Lucyd signs North America distribution deal
Technology intellectual property investment company Tekcapital said on Monday that its portfolio company Lucyd has signed a distribution agreement with D Landstrom Associates to build distribution of its ‘Lyte’ bluetooth smart eyewear in North America.
Ametek to snap up Abaco Systems in $1.35bn deal
Electronic instruments specialist Ametek is to acquire fellow US firm Abaco Systems in a $1. 35bn all-cash deal, it was announced on Monday.