Market Pulse
Asia report: Markets mixed in aftermath of Trump assassination attempt
Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Monday, as investors reacted to disappointing economic data from China and the fallout from an assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump over the weekend.
Silver Bullet Data Services secures 20 new contract wins in H1
AI-driven advertising solutions group Silver Bullet Data Services said on Monday that it has secured 20 new contract wins throughout the first half of its trading year.
Alba Mineral Resources reports progress at Clogau-St David's
Alba Mineral Resources updated the market on activities at its wholly-owned Clogau-St David's Gold Mine in North Wales on Monday, reporting progress in both waste tip processing and underground operations.
Aptitude Software ends half-year in line with expectations
Aptitude Software Group flagged results in line with board expectations in a first-half update on Monday, reaffirming its confidence in meeting full-year market forecasts.
Bernstein downgrades Ocado to ‘underperform’, slashes price target
Bernstein downgraded Ocado on Monday to ‘underperform’ from ‘outperform’ and slashed the price target to 250p from 1,000p, "having been one of the last bulls standing".
Concurrent H1 revenues grow, PBT doubles
Computer products manufacturer Concurrent Technologies said on Monday that it was "well positioned" to deliver full-year results that were in line with expectations as it reported interim growth in both revenue and earnings.
Cohort subsidiary inks sizeable contract with NCI Agency
Technology group Cohort subsidiary EID has inked a sizeable contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency.
Bango swings to H1 underlying profit amid ARR growth
Payment technology business Bango said on Monday that it had swung to an underlying profit in the six months ended 30 June, partly due to a significant jump in annual recurring revenues.
ME Group confident after strong first half
Instant-service equipment specialist ME Group International reported a robust set of interim results on Monday, with a 4. 6% increase in revenue to £150. 4m and an 11. 1% rise in EBITDA to £51. 2m.
Spectra Systems scores lottery contract renewal
Banknote authentication specialist Spectra System has again been selected to provide lottery gaming software to "a major western state lottery" in the US.
London open: Stocks fall after disappointing China data, Burberry profit warning
London stocks fell in early trade on Monday following disappointing Chinese GDP figures and a profit warning from Burberry.
Antler sells entire stake in Baltic Classifieds
Baltic Classifieds said on Monday after Antler, which is controlled by funds advised by Apax, has sold off its remaining 13% stake in the company in a placing.
London pre-open: Stocks seen weaker after disappointing Chinese GDP
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors digested disappointing Chinese GDP figures.
Monday newspaper round-up: Lloyds Banking, Sky News, Hotel Chocolat
A solar energy project developer linked to Thames Water is to be liquidated and its staff made redundant as the crisis engulfing the debt-laden water supplier puts strain on its complex corporate structure. Trinzic Operations Ltd, which is ultimately owned by Thames’s parent company Kemble Water Holdings, is to be voluntarily shut down, the Guardian can reveal. – Guardian.
UK house prices soften in July - Rightmove
UK house prices dipped in July, industry data showed on Monday, as the general election, international sporting events and the start of the summer holidays unsettled the market.