Market Pulse
US close: Stocks extend rate cut-fuelled rally another session
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to build on its record close yet again.
Broker tips: Currys, Spirent Communications
Berenberg lifted its price target on Currys on Monday to 125. 0p from 92. 0p as it pointed to confidence in both the growth outlook and improving cash generation.
London close: Stocks finish higher after slew of PMI data
London’s stock markets ended Monday on a positive note, as investors pored over a number of economic activity reports from both the UK and international markets.
Director dealings: BGS director raises stake
Baillie Gifford Snin Nippon revealed on Monday that non-executive director Kevin Troup had acquired 9,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed investment firm.
US open: Stocks higher as Dow Jones tries to build on record close
Wall Street stocks were higher early on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average tries to build on its record close.
Tertiary Minerals starts drilling, exploring across projects
Mining company Tertiary Minerals announced the start of drilling and exploration activities across its projects in Zambia and Nevada on Monday, along with plans to appeal a decision in Sweden.
US pre-open: Futures trade higher following Dow's record close
Wall Street futures were trading higher ahead of the bell on Monday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average looks set to build on its record close.
Vast Resources shares slide on creditor's threat of 'enforcement'
Mining company Vast Resources updated the market on its efforts to repay an outstanding asset-based debt and secure refinancing on Monday.
Gamma finalises acquisition of Placetel from Cisco
Gamma Communications, a provider of technology-based communication services across Europe, finalised its acquisition of BroadSoft Germany, trading as Placetel, from Cisco on Monday.
Marlowe updates details on occupational health demerger
Marlowe, a specialist in business-critical services ensuring regulatory compliance, updated the market on the demerger of its occupational health division on Monday.
GlobalData launches new £20m share buyback programme
GlobalData announced the approval of a new £20m share buyback programme on Monday, supplementing the previously-completed £10m initiative announced on 31 July.
Canaccord Genuity stays at 'speculative buy' on Spirent Communications
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity took a fresh look at telecommunications testing company Spirent Communications on Monday following a Reuters report that revealed Viavi "could make another bid" for the company should Keysight's recommended 199. 0p per share offer fail due to regulatory concerns.
Idox appoints new director of geospatial division
Information management and geospatial data specialist Idox announced the appointment of Alex Wrottesley as the director of its geospatial division on Monday.
Oxford Biomedica reports first-half revenue growth
Oxford Biomedica, a prominent gene and cell therapy company, reported significant revenue growth alongside strategic advancements in its interim results on Monday.
Elixirr International reports record first-half revenue
Consulting firm Elixirr International reported record first-half revenue of £53m on Monday, marking a 28% increase compared to £41. 6m in the same period last year.
Porvair appoints new chief executive, trades as expected
Specialised porous materials provider Porvair announced the appointment of Hooman Caman Javvi as its new chief executive officer and a director on Monday.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China trims 14-day repo rate
Asia-Pacific markets finished in a mixed state on Monday as investors navigated the implications of the US Federal Reserve’s recent outsized rate cut, with policy decisions from regional central banks, including Japan and Australia, also in focus this week.
Thames Water 'to receive £1bn lifeline'
Britain's largest water provider Thames Water will receive a much-needed £1. 0bn lifeline by creditors before the end of the year, according to the Times.
Eagle Eye Solutions secures five-year contract with leading UK retailer
Software-as-a-Service technology group Eagle Eye Solutions has secured a five-year contract for its AIR platform with a leading UK retailer.
Revolution Beauty inks manufacturing deals with director's associated firms
Revolution Beauty Group announced new manufacturing and supply agreements involving its subsidiary Revolution Labs on Monday, reporting that it would produce and supply beauty and personal care products to Carbon Theory and Delhicious.