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Europe open: Shares subdued as investors mull Biden call on Ukraine weapons
European shares made a subdued start to the week as investors mulled US President Joe Biden’s decision to lift a ban on Ukraine using American-made long-range missiles to strike Russia.
Begbies Traynor delivers 'strong financial performance' in H1
Corporate restructuring firm Begbies Traynor said on Monday that it had delivered a "strong financial performance" throughout H1, with double-digit revenue and profit growth.
London open: Stocks edge up as investors mull Rightmove data
London stocks edged up in early trade on Monday as investors mulled the latest house price research from Rightmove and looked ahead to earnings from US tech giant Nvidia this week.
AstraZeneca's Tagrisso recommended for EU approval
Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday that its Tagrisso asset had received a recommendation for EU approval on the back of LAURA Phase III trial results, which revealed it had extended median progression-free survival to more than three years.
LondonMetric offloads £58m more non-core assets
Real estate group LondonMetric Property has continued its capital recycling strategy with the sale of £58m-worth of non-core assets and the acquisition of a retail park in Essex.
Elementis CEO Waterman to step down
Elementis announced on Monday that its chief executive officer Paul Waterman would step down following nine years at the helm.
Judges Scientific cuts profit targets due to order delays
Scientific instrument company Judges Scientific has slashed its profit guidance for the full year on the back of delays in the timing of certain orders.
Melrose holds guidance, Halma announces purchase of Lamidey Noury Medical
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open seven points higher on Monday, having closed down 0. 09% on Friday at 8,063. 61.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up; house price data in focus
London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday as investors mulled the latest research from Rightmove.
Monday newspaper round-up: Energy bills, Black Friday, Lloyds Bank, Sephora
Household energy bills across Great Britain are set to rise at the start of next year, analysts predict, putting more pressure on household finances. Officially, the price cap for January-March 2025 will be set on Friday morning by regulator Ofgem, limiting what energy providers can charge in England, Scotland and Wales. – Guardian.
Halma buys medical device firm Lamidey Noury
Safety equipment maker Halma has announced it is buying Lamidey Noury Medical, a Paris-based manufacturer of medical technology devices, for €50m.
Budget weighs on UK house prices - Rightmove
UK house prices eased in November, industry research showed on Monday, as uncertainty around the Budget weighed on demand.