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Tuesday preview: Global services PMIs, Ashtead in the spotlight
All eyes on Tuesday would be on the Asia Pacific region.
Barclays reportedly looking for investors in UK merchant payments arm
Barclays is looking for buyers to invest in its merchant acquiring unit in the UK, according to reports.
Director dealings: Watches of Switzerland insiders buy dip, Woodside execs vest and sell
Watches of Switzerland Group had several entries on the list of director buys on Monday, after it made four separate disclosures to the market.
Superdry shares hit record low as stock trading resumes
Shares in high street retailer Superdry tumbled to a record low on Monday after the stock resumed trading on the London Stock Exchange following a suspension owing to the delayed publication of its full-year results.
BMW lifts sales and margin targets after strong Q2
BMW Group has raised its sales and margin targets for 2023 after a strong second quarter, in which profits rose 7. 5% year-on-year in spite of a challenging trading environment.
Phoenix Copper upbeat on testing results from Empire Mine
US-focussed Phoenix Copper announced successful results from its metallurgical testing at the Empire Mine open pit on Monday.
Trinity Exploration gets terms of reference for Trinidad assessment
Trinidad and Tobago-focussed Trinity Exploration & Production announced on Monday that it has successfully obtained the terms of reference for a proposed environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Buenos Ayres block, located onshore Trinidad.
Cordel inks level crossing safety partnership in Australia
Cordel Group announced a partnership with the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) of Australia on Monday, to automate rail level crossing safety assessments.
ReNeuron reaches exosome research milestone
UK-based biotechnology company ReNeuron Group, which specialises in stem cell-derived exosome technologies, announced significant advancements in the field of exosome research on Monday.
Conroy Gold joint venture completes 6,000 metres of drilling
Conroy Gold announced the successful completion of over 6,000 metres of drilling on Monday, in the first phase of its joint venture with Demir Export in the Longford-Down Massif, Ireland.
Brazil court ratifies BHP Brazil JV debt restructure plan
A Brazilian court has approved the reorganisation plan for BHP's Samarco joint venture, meaning it can restructure its $3. 7bn debt, the Australian mining giant said on Monday.
Home REIT makes progress with tenants and disposals
Home REIT updated the market on its last month of activities on Monday, reporting that its property adviser AEW had completed tenant engagement across its entire portfolio.
Ryanair passenger numbers jump 11% in August
Budget airline Ryanair reported an 11% jump in August passenger numbers on Monday.
Advanced Medical Solutions lowers forecasts amid royalty, destocking issues
Tissue-healing technology specialist Advanced Medical Solutions Group updated its financial outlook for the year on Monday, amid reduced royalty income and extended destocking.
Ashtead Technology reports strong first-half growth
Subsea equipment specialist Ashtead Technology reported significant financial improvements in its first half on Monday, including a 57. 1% year-on-year increase in revenue to £49. 8m.
CentralNic to rebrand as Team Internet Group
CentralNic Group, an internet company that generates recurring revenue through AI-based customer experiences, announced a rebranding of its corporate identity on Monday.
Wizz Air reports sustained passenger growth in August
Low-cost European airline Wizz Air reported significant growth in its August traffic data on Monday.
Europe open: Markets start in upbeat mode after US jobs data
European markets started the week in positive mode on the back of a strong session in Asia.
PE firm Permira to buy Ergomed for £703m
Ergomed said on Monday that it has agreed to be bought by private equity firm Permira for around £703. 1m.
Trident Royalties invests $10m in Utah lithium project
Mining royalty and streaming company Trident Royalties is to spend $10m on buying a royalty on a lithium project in Utah, expected to deliver $110m for Trident over the next decade.