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E-Therapeutics launches research collaboration with Novo Nordisk
E-Therapeutics announced a research collaboration with Novo Nordisk on Monday, under which the two companies would use e-Therapeutics' proprietary ‘Network-Driven Drug Discovery’ (NDD) platform to look to discover potentially novel biological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches for a specific area of type-2 diabetes.
IronRidge Resources begins drilling at Abonko and Ewoyaa
IronRidge Resources updated the market on its activities at the Cape Coast lithium portfolio in Ghana, West Africa on Monday, reporting the start of a 3,000m reverse circulation (RC) exploration drilling programme at the Abonko target and Ewoyaa Lithium Project northern extension zone, where pegmatite mineralisation remained open.
Coro Energy to conduct joint technical study with Petronas
Coro Energy announced on Monday that it has agreed to conduct a joint technical study over Block 2A, offshore Malaysia, with with Petroliam Nasional Berhad, which trades as Petronas.
Hikma US launches generic version of Lundbeck's Onfi
Hikma Pharmaceuticals' US subsidiary has launched a generic equivalent to Lundbeck's Onfi, which is used for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients of two years and older.
Adept names new CEO, founder takes over chairman role
IT services provider Adept has tapped Phil Race to take over from Ian Fishwick as its next chief executive as of 1 January.
Experian to buy South Africa's Compuscan
FTSE 100 credit checking firm Experian has agreed to buy South African credit bureau and information services business, Compuscan, for ZAR3. 72bn, or around $263m, in a deal that will be funded from existing cash resources.
Asia report: Markets take a dip after disappointing China data
Markets in Asia were in the red on Monday, after fresh trade data out of China left many participants disappointed.
New management to reinvigorate Smith & Nephew, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley upped its stance on Smith & Nephew to 'overweight' from 'equalweight' on Monday, lifting the target price to 1,692p from 1,457p as it argued that new management should help to reinvigorate the top line performance following years of stagnation.
Kromek wins $2m threat-detection contract with US DoD
Kromek was on Monday awarded its first contract for biological-threat detection by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the US Department of Defense.
Investors warn governments to cut coal use or face financial disaster
Over 450 asset managers present at the UN's climate change summit in Poland called on governments to cut coal use and place certain taxes on carbon emissions in order to tackle climate change.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted amid ongoing trade war worries
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Monday as investors continued to fret about trade relations between the US and China.
Just Group jumps as PRA dials down equity-release policy
Just Group shares leapt higher in early trading on Monday after the Bank of England's regulatory arm confirmed some changes to its plans for equity release mortgages.
Thruvision narrows loss as revenue almost 10 times higher
Thruvision Group reported a narrower interim loss on Monday, though increased costs and investment cancelled out some of the benefits of rising revenues.
Europe midday: Stocks dip as growth and political headwinds mount
Stocks have started the week on a down note, weighed down by a raft of concerns, around ongoing political tensions on both sides of the Channel, weak data out of China at the weekend and US-China trade talks.
SLP inks native title agreement with Tarlka Matuwa Piarku
Mineral explorer Salt Lake Potash has inked a native title land access and brine minerals exploration agreement with the Tarlka Matuwa Piarku Aboriginal Council covering its Lake Way project area.
London midday: Stocks reverse losses as pound slumps on Brexit vote delay
London stocks turned a touch higher by midday on Monday as the pound slid on news that Theresa May has called off this week's parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal.
Access Intelligence hits straps during 'busiest year'
Corporate communications software provider Access Intelligence has hailed the "busiest year in the company's history".
Spectra Systems expects 'significant increase' to profits following surprise order
Secure transaction and banknote technology firm Spectra Systems has received unexpected additional orders for its high-performance phosphor used by a G7 central bank.
Andalas investment Eagle Gas negotiating licence extension
Andalas, the owner of a 25% interest in Eagle Gas, updated the market on that investment on Monday, reporting that the operator - Holywell - was currently negotiating an extension to the initial licence term which ends on 19 December.
Cost of turnaround hits Photo-Me revenue and earnings
Instant-service equipment group Photo-Me International announced its results for the six months ended 31 October on Monday, reporting a 2. 5% improvement in underlying revenue to £119. 8m, excluding the impact of restructuring Photo-Me Retail in the comparative period.