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Qiagen surges after confirming potential takeover talks
Shares in Qiagen jumped on Monday after the genetic testing company said it was contemplating options that included a possible sale.
FTSE 100 movers: Aviva falls, NMC Health climbs
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 08% at 7,297. 18 in afternoon trade on Monday, as Aviva led the way lower.
FTSE 250 movers: Diploma rises, Renishaw drops
London's FTSE 250 was up by 0. 19% at 20,442. 33 in afternoon trade on Monday, with Diploma leading the way higher.
IQGeo inks two contracts for $1.2m with existing customer
IQGeo on Monday signed two contracts worth over $1. 2m with an existing customer, increasing the number of its licensed users.
Europe midday: Markets mixed after Sino-US discussions, Chinese rate cut
European shares were mixed at lunchtime on Monday with a weekend phone-call between senior trade figures from Beijing and Washington in focus.
Aviva to keep hold of Singapore, China businesses
Aviva said on Monday that it will retain its operations in Singapore and China after reports indicated that the former of the businesses could be slated for disposal.
Mirada swings to profit after disposal of Connect business
Mirada on Monday swung to an interim profit following the $2. 7m sale of one of its businesses and a slight increase in revenue.
Chamberlin loss deepens amid weaker automotive demand
Chamberlin on Monday reported a widened interim loss after revenue slid on the back of a reduction in demand from the automotive industry.
Europe open: Markets flat as Sino-US developments fail to inspire
European shares were flat on Monday morning with a weekend phone-call between senior trade figures from Beijing and Washington in focus.
Diploma profit jumps as acquisitions propel growth
Diploma on Monday reported double-digit growth in annual profit and revenue after a good performance from its life sciences division and a number of new acquisitions.
Monday newspaper round-up: Labour, Boris, Aramco, Heathrow
The Labour party has pledged to overhaul the public appointments system after one of the government-appointed commissioners who sets the UK minimum wage joined the board of G4S, the security company facing allegations of systematic violations of migrant workers’ human rights. Clare Chapman has served since March 2015 as one of nine commissioners on the government’s Low Pay Commission tasked with setting the national living wage, the legal minimum hourly rate. She was appointed as a G4S director in September.