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Tuesday preview: UK jobs report, US debt ceiling talks in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Tuesday would fall on the UK employment report for March.
Diploma posts 30% jump in 1H sales, raises guidance
Diploma posted a strong set of results for the first half of its financial year and upped its guidance.
Currys lifts guidance after strong end to year
UK electricals retailer Currys on Monday lifted its full-year earnings guidance after trading in the final two months of its fiscal year were better-than-expected.
Director dealings: Trainline non-exec linked to £25k buy, LSEG director's firm sells more
Trainline found itself on the list of director buys on Monday, after one of its non-executive directors was linked to a near-£25k transaction.
BAT appoints finance chief Marroco CEO as Bowles exits
British American Tobacco said it had appointed finance director Tadeu Marroco as chief executive, succeeding Jack Bowles who was stepping down with immediate effect on Monday after only four years in the job.
TPG snaps up Angelo Gordon in $2.7bn deal
US private equity firm TPG Inc is to buy debt manager Angelo Gordon in a $2. 7bn deal, it was confirmed on Monday.
Center Parcs put up for sale - report
UK holiday resort group Center Parcs has been put up for sale by its Canadian owners, it was reported on Monday.
Pan African makes progress on renewable energy developments
Pan African Resources updated on its renewable energy developments on Monday, reporting substantial progress in its efforts towards sustainable energy solutions.
Restore lowers profit forecast as technology segment slows
Digital and information management specialist Restore reported revenue of £92. 8m for the first four months of the year in a trading update on Monday, representing growth of 4% year-on-year, though it also lowered its profit expectations amid a slower recovery in technology.
Revenue up, operating profit falls for CentralNic Group
Internet services specialist CentralNic reported significant first-quarter growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA on Monday, although operating profit declined due to increased non-cash charges.
Atalaya describes positive first-quarter performance
Atalaya Mining reported a positive first-quarter financial performance on Monday, amid ongoing growth potential in the Riotinto District.
Keywords chairman passes away two weeks before retirement
Video games developer and distributor Keywords Studios announced the sudden passing of its chairman Ross Graham on Monday, two weeks ahead of his planned retirement.
Cerillion reports strong first-half performance
Billing, charging and customer relationship management software specialist Cerillion reported a strong first-half financial performance and operational growth in its half-year results on Monday.
Wood Group shares plunge as Apollo pulls plans for bid
Shares in Wood Group plunged by more than a third on Monday as US private equity firm Apollo Global pulled plans to make a takeover offer for the UK oil industry engineer.
FRP Advisory describes group-wide profitable growth
Specialist business consultancy FRP Advisory Group reported profitable growth across all five of its service pillars in a full-year trading update on Monday.
Robert Hoskin to depart Entain amid regulatory re-focus
Gambling giant Entain announced the departure of chief governance officer Robert Hoskin on Monday, after 18 years of service.
Vice Media files for Chapter 11 ahead of sale
US publisher Vice Media Group has filed for bankruptcy protection, it was confirmed on Monday, as part of a $225m deal struck with its lenders.