Market Pulse
London midday: Upbeat Eurozone PMI fails to boost stocks
The FTSE 100 was on the back foot at midday on Monday as a better-than-estimated report on Eurozone manufacturing failed to lift sentiment amid a lack of economic drivers.
Premier re-drills Isobel well, partners Rockhopper and Falkland confirm
Premier Oil has begun re-drilling the Isobel well in the North Falkland Basin, just south of the contentious Sea Lion field off the Argentinean coast.
Brexit would not have an impact on UK´s credit rating
The government´s ability to repay its debts might not be negatively impacted should voters decide they want the UK to leave the European Union, a top ratings agency said on Sunday.
UK's anti-money laundering controls need overhaul to stop 'dirty money'
Transparency International has attacked the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) controls as “woefully inadequate”, with the lobbying group calling for an overhaul to stop corrupt money and funding for terrorism from coming into the country.
Mauricio Macri wins Argentina Presidential run-off
Former Mayor of Buenos Aires Mauricio Macri has been confirmed as the winner in Argentina’s presidential election run-off.
Eurozone recovery continues in November, attacks hit French services sector
Output in the Eurozone expanded at its fastest pace in over four years, figures released on Monday showed, but the terrorist attacks in Paris left an imprint on French services sector activity.
Playtech's acquisition of Plus500 scrapped
Playtech has announced the proposed acquisition of Plus500 has been scrapped, with a second proposed deal for Ava Trade hanging in the balance.
Akers Biosciences appoints new chief executive
John Gormally has been appointed chief executive of medical device company Akers Biosciences.
Test results encouraging for Karelian Diamond
Exploratory activities continued at Karelian Diamond Reserve last year, with the AIM-listed company’s annual results pointing to encouraging mineral tests on Monday.
Third day of lockdown for Belgian capital
Brussels was brought to a standstill on Monday morning, as local authorities remained on the highest possible terror alert in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Old Mutual's chief executive named on Nedbank's non-exec board
Bruce Hemphill has been appointed as non-executive director of Nedbank Group, the South African lender said on Monday.
VPS Healthcare said to make Al Noor bid before takeover deadline
Abu Dhabi-based VPS Healthcare will reportedly make a bid for Emirates-based healthcare provider Al Noor Hospitals before the 8 December deadline set by the UK Takeover Panel.
Standard Life backs HSBC relocating HQ outside UK
Standard Life would back HSBC if the global banking giant decides to relocate its headquarters outside the UK to escape from increasingly burdensome regulations.
Conroy strikes more Irish gold
Another year of exploration has led to renewed optimism for Conroy Gold.
Citigroup sees 33% chance BAT will bid for Imperial Tobacco
Citigroup lifted Imperial Tobacco to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ and raised the price target to 4,000p from 3,700p.
Kuala Innovations acquires stake in Vemo Education
Kuala Innovations has purchased an 8. 2% stake in Vemo Education for $1m (£0. 66m).
Go-Ahead Group to enter Singapore bus market
Transport operator Go-Ahead Group will enter the Singapore bus market in September of next year, after it was awarded the Loyang contract by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore.
Alecto Minerals buys gold deposits in Zambia, announces placing
Africa-focused gold and base metal exploration and development company Alecto Minerals said it has acquired the Matala and Dunrobin gold mines in Zambia for an aggregate consideration of £1. 54m, as it announced a £650,000 placing.
Bonmarche November trading hit by mild weather but FY expectations unchanged
Women’s value retailer Bonmarché said its expectations for the full year remain unchanged despite challenging trading conditions in November due to very mild, wet weather.
France's private sector slows down in November
Growth in France’s private sector slowed down in November, figures released on Monday showed.