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Europe midday: Shares cut gains as AstraZeneca vaccine rally fizzles out
European shares pared back early gains on Monday after positive news from a third Covid-19 vaccine had boosted investor hopes.
EU extends decision date on LSE/Refinitiv deal
The European Commission said it had extended its deadline for a ruling on the London Stock Exchange’s $27bn takeover of financial data business Refinitiv by four days to January 21.
Europe open: Shares get shot in the arm from AstraZeneca Covid vaccine news
European shares were higher at the start of Monday’s session on more Covid-19 vaccine news.
John Laing spends £38.6m lifting stake in US road project
Infrastructure investor group John Laing said it had spent $38. 6m (£29m) increasing its stake in a US road project.
Petropavlovsk appoints KPMG to probe prior deals
London-listed Russian gold miner Petropavlovsk said it had appointed of KPMG to investigate related-party transactions undertaken by the company over the last three years.
Sirius lifts dividend as HY profits fall
German business park specialist Sirius Real Estate lifted its dividend as reported a fall in half-year profits.