Market Pulse
Oriole Resources confirms renewal of Senala licence
West Africa-focussed gold explorer Oriole Resources announced the renewal of the exploration licence for the Senala gold project in Senegal on Monday.
Tekmar Group secures contracts totalling £6m
Offshore energy products group Tekmar said on Monday that it has recently secured a number of contract awards, with a cumulative value of approximately £6. 0m.
John Lewis appoints former Tesco UK boss Jason Tarry as chairman
John Lewis said on Monday that it has appointed Jason Tarry - the former boss of Tesco UK - as its new chairman following Sharon White’s decision to step down at the end of her term.
Cora Gold announces plans for exploration drilling at Kenieba
Cora Gold announced plans for an exploration drill programme at its Madina Foulbé gold permit within the Kenieba Project Area in east Senegal on Monday, set to start shortly.
Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of central bank decisions
Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Monday as investors looked to central bank decisions, and awaited key inflation data from the US and China this week.
Serabi Gold reports progress at Palito complex
Serabi Gold updated the market on its regional exploration campaign at the Palito complex in the Tapajos region of Para State in northern Brazil on Monday, reporting significant progress and findings.
Santander UK to quit lending standards body - report
Santander UK is reportedly cancelling its membership of a key lending standards body because of the duplication of regulatory standards to which the industry is required to adhere.
London open: Stocks little changed at start of busy week
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
Faron Pharmaceuticals taps Juho Jalkanen for CEO
Biopharmaceutical company Faron Pharmaceuticals named Dr Juho Jalkanen as its next chief executive officer on Monday.
Comptoir Group opens its first Abu Dhabi restaurant
Comptoir Group announced the opening of a new ‘Shawa’ restaurant at Zayad International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Monday, on 31 March.
Rio Tinto appoints new chief commercial officer
Mining giant Rio Tinto announced the appointment of Bold Baatar to the position of chief commercial officer on Monday, responsible for overseeing its commercial and business development operations globally.
CVS Group hit by cyber attack
Vet services provider CVS Group said on Monday that it had been hit by a cyber attack which will have an ongoing operational impact on its UK business.
Cake Box sees FY profits ‘slightly ahead’ of market views
Cake Box said on Monday that full-year profits were set to be "slightly ahead" of market expectations following strong growth across the business.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up after Friday's losses
London stocks were set to gain at the open on Monday following heavy losses at the end of last week.
Monday newspaper round-up: Boeing, rent rises, e-scooters, Santander UK
US airline regulators have launched an investigation after an engine cowling on a Boeing plane fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap. The Southwest Airlines flight 3695 rose to about 10,300ft (3,140 metres) before returning safely 25 minutes after takeoff to Denver international airport at about 8. 15am local time on Sunday. It was towed to the gate after landing. The Boeing aircraft with 135 passengers and six crew members aboard had been headed to Houston.