Market Pulse
Europe open: Equity markets rack up healthy gains; euro continues to slip
European stocks rose in early trade, taking their cue from upbeat sessions in the US and Asia, as investors continued to assess the implications of Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris.
B&M European swings to interim profit as new stores boost revenue
Value retailer B&M European swung to an interim profit, as new store openings boosted revenue growth.
Crest Nicholson on track to meet expectations
Residential developer Crest Nicholson said its growth strategy remains on track, after it reported an increase in housing volumes this year.
Bodycote on track for full year profit despite dip in revenue
Despite challenging market conditions and a dip in revenue over the last four months, Bodycote said it is on track to meet full-year profit expectations, sending the share price surging.
Kaz Minerals agrees contractor payment deferral
Copper producer Kaz Minerals has reached an agreement with its principal construction contractor, Non Ferrous China, to defer payment of $300m (£198m) relating to the company’s Aktogay project.
Sainsbury's gains share as discounters claim fifth of grocery market, says Kantar
Discounters Aldi and Lidl have reached a combined share of 10% of the British grocery market for the first time, while Sainsbury's became the first major supermarket to claim a market share increase for over a year.
Tullow Oil fails to find hydrocarbons at Emesek-1 well in Kenya
Tullow Oil's Emesek-1 exploration well in the North Lokichar basin in Northern Kenya has reached a total depth of 3,000 metres but did not encounter commercial hydrocarbons.
Entertainment One posts strong half year profit growth
Entertainment One has seen strong growth in its half year profit, and is on track to double the business by 2020.
London pre-open: Stocks to jump at start of day as euro slips
Stocks are expected to jump at the opening bell, with all eyes still very much on the geopolitical and economic fall-out from the attacks against Paris over the weekend.