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Director dealings: Landore Resources finance director raises stake
Landore Resources revealed on Monday that finance director Glenn Featherby had acquired 500,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed exploration and development company.
UK retail sales growth slows, as shops brace for 'fierce' winter
UK retail sales slowed dramatically in September, as milder weather affected seasonal clothing purchases and the cost-of-living crisis prevented consumers taking on big-ticket items like furniture and electricals.
US close: Stocks rise as dovish Fed comments offset Middle East conflict
Wall Street stocks put in decent gains on Monday, shrugging off geopolitical fears in the Middle East and surging oil prices, after members of the Federal Reserve suggested that the US central bank may hold off from hiking interest rates for now.
London close: Stocks slip into red on growing Middle East concerns
London’s financial markets closed in the red on Monday, relinquishing earlier gains as geopolitical tensions emanating from the Israel-Gaza conflict hit global sentiment.
Europe close: Stocks slip amid geopolitical tensions
Stocks across Europe declined on Monday as oil prices surged on geopolitical uncertainty following an assault at the weekend by Hamas terrorists against multiple towns and cities in Israel.
US open: Wall Street slips amid Hamas-Israel conflict, oil price gains
US stocks were trading on the back foot in the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Broker tips: Judges Scientific, Next, Associated British Foods
Berenberg initiated coverage of Judges Scientific on Monday with a 'buy' rating and 10,400. 0p price target, stating it was one of the highest quality companies in the UK mid-cap market, evidenced by its "stellar" track record.
Cornish Metals makes progress at South Crofty Tin Project
Mineral explorer and developer Cornish Metals reported progress in its ongoing feasibility study at the South Crofty Tin Project on Monday, executing substantial portions with positive advancements in metallurgical test-work and other essential study components.
Agronomics investee BlueNalu raises $33.5m in series B round
Agronomics announced on Monday that its sustainable seafood investee, BlueNalu, has raised $33. 5m in a series B financing round from a consortium of new and existing investors.
FTSE 250 movers: Energy firms advance but Energean tumbles
London’s FTSE 250 was down 1% at 17,563. 07 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Hercules Site Services wins major contract with Balfour Beatty Rail
Hercules Site Services announced the procurement of a five-year contract with Balfour Beatty Rail on Monday - a firm entrusted with significant contracts for the upcoming Network Rail control period 7 (CP7).
Sirius Real Estate sees rent roll grow YOY
Property company Sirius Real Estate said on Monday that it had delivered a year-on-year increase in like-for-like rent roll and that it was now trading in line with expectations.
Panthera upbeat on assay results from Kalaka drilling
Gold explorer and developer Panthera Resources announced assay results from its recent drilling programme at the Kalaka Project in Mali on Monday.
Sareum losses widen as clinical trials continue
Biotechnology company Sareum Holdings reported a loss of £3. 2m after tax in its final results on Monday, widening from last year’s £2. 2m due to heightened expenses from initiating clinical studies with SDC-1801, despite aligning with market anticipations.
Ilika enters 16-month, £2.7m battery production scaling collaboration
Solid-state battery technology developer Ilika announced a 16-month, £2. 7m collaborative programme named Project SiSTEM on Monday, aimed at scaling its ‘Goliath’ solid-state battery (SSB) pilot production capacity, with a significant support of £0. 4m from the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF).
Berenberg starts Judges Scientific at 'buy'
Berenberg initiated coverage of Judges Scientific on Monday with a ‘buy’ rating and 10,400p price target.
GreenRoc secures grant of £0.25m from Automotive Transformation Fund
Greenland-focussed mineral developer GreenRoc Mining has secured a grant of £0. 25m from the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) in the UK, it announced on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: Oil giants rally; Next hit by broker note
London’s FTSE 100 was flat at 7,497. 79 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Europe midday: Stocks slip, oil jumps after Hamas attacks against Israel
Stocks across Europe mostly declined on Monday as oil prices surged on geopolitical uncertainty following an assault at the weekend by Hamas terrorists against multiple towns and cities in Israel.
DX Group extends deadline for possible acquisition by HIG
DX Group updated the market on its discussions over a potential all-cash acquisition offer from HIG European Capital Partners on Monday, confirming that the deadline for an offer had been extended.