Market Report
US close: Stocks push higher despite mixed economic data
US stocks finished Monday's session higher despite a batch of mixed economic data, with the Dow rising for the third straight day as indices continue their attempted recovery from last week's sell-off.
London close: Stocks mixed in quiet pre-Christmas trading
London's stock markets closed in mixed territory on Monday, after fresh official data revealed that the UK economy flatlined in the third quarter, fueling apprehensions about growth prospects.
Europe close: Stocks mixed at start of short holiday week
European markets finished in a mixed state on Monday, at the start of a shortened week ahead of Christmas and as global attention turned to news of a potential merger between Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan.
Helium One reports progress at Galactica-Pegasus
Helium One Global updated the market on its Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado’s Las Animas County on Monday, where it holds a 50% working interest.
XLMedia announces board changes ahead of planned liquidation
XLMedia announced a series of board changes on Monday, as it progressed toward a planned liquidation following the sale of substantially all of its assets.
US open: Stocks lower in first session of holiday-shortened week
Major indices were in the red early on Monday as the holiday-shortened trading week got underway to a not-so-merry start.
Xerox to buy Lexmark in $1.5bn deal
Xerox Holdings said on Monday that it has agreed to buy printer maker Lexmark International in a deal $1. 5bn deal.
US pre-open: Futures mixed ahead of holiday-shortened week
Major indices were mixed ahead of the bell on Monday as market participants prepared for the holiday-shortened week.
London midday: FTSE nudges up in quiet trade; GDP in focus
London stocks had nudged into the black by midday on Monday in quiet trade, as data showed the UK economy stalled in the third quarter.
Europe midday: Shares rally after weak start; Novo Nordisk rebounds
European shares rallied late morning at the start of a shortened trading week ahead of Christmas, while traders digested news that Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan had agreed to start talks on a merger.
ECR signs non-binding deal to sell Mercator Gold Australia
ECR Minerals announced on Monday that it has signed a non-binding agreement with Octo Holdings for the potential sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia (MGA).
Hummingbird urges shareholders to vote in line amid cash crisis
Hummingbird Resources updated the market on its operational and financial position on Monday, revealing significant underperformance at its Kouroussa and Yanfolila gold mines and warning of imminent financial instability without substantial external funding.
Orosur releases promising assay results from Pepas prospect
Orosur Mining announced promising assay results from the Pepas prospect at its flagship Anzá Project in Colombia on Monday.
Seeing Machines secures £26.2m strategic investment
Computer vision technology group Seeing Machines has secured a £26. 2m strategic investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility as part of a collaboration agreement between the pair.
Asia report: Most markets start holiday week in the green
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region started the Christmas week on a positive note, buoyed by optimism surrounding a potential merger between Honda and Nissan, as well as a favourable inflation report from the US that lifted global sentiment.
ITM Power to supply three NEPTUNE V units to German company
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power has signed a contract to supply three NEPTUNE V units, totalling 15 megawatts, to a family-owned private German company.
Falcon Oil drills Shenandoah South Pilot Project well
Falcon Oil & Gas announced on Monday that it has successfully drilled the Shenandoah S2-4H (SS4H) well in the Beetaloo Sub-basin of Australia’s Northern Territory as part of its Shenandoah South Pilot Project.
Haydale Graphene reviews operations, appoints new CEO
Haydale Graphene Industries announced on Monday that it has completed a comprehensive business review and unveiled a strategy aimed at achieving near-term profitability while focusing on high-growth opportunities.
Good Energy extends deadline for potential offer from Esyasoft
Good Energy Group announced an extension to the deadline for Esyasoft Holding to decide on a potential offer for the company on Monday.
Gemfields shares slide as it addresses market challenges
Gemfields announced a series of measures to address significant challenges affecting its business on Monday, while maintaining a focus on the completion of its second ruby processing plant at Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) in Mozambique.