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Kape announces 'transformational' purchase of Private Internet Access owner LTMI
Consumer security software provider Kape Technologies announced the proposed acquisition of LTMI Holdings for a total consideration of $95. 51m, and an enterprise value of $127. 6m on Tuesday.

Plutus PowerGen shares slide as it mulls its future
Plutus PowerGen updated the market on its operations and finances on Tuesday, following its announcement on 29 August that it had received notice from the non-executive directors of Rockpool Investments that its management contracts in connection with the existing six Rockpool EIS-funded flexible energy generation (FlexGen) sites were to be terminated.

Nostra Terra agrees 'clean exit' from Egypt concession
Oil and gas exploration and production company Nostra Terra announced on Tuesday that, further to its announcement on 12 August, its wholly-owned subsidiary Nostra Terra Incorporated (NTI) has reached a conditional agreement with regards to the East Ghazalat Concession in Egypt.

Tri-Star shares surge on progress at antimony-gold facility
Minerals processing company Tri-Star Resources updated the market on its antimony-gold processing facility in the Port of Sohar Free Zone, located in the Sultanate of Oman, held through its 40% interest in Strategic & Precious Metals Processing (SPMP) on Tuesday.

Asia report: Markets mixed as trade optimism turns back to concern
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Tuesday, as the constant concern-optimism cycle on the US-China trade front began to swing back to concern once more.

Redx collaboration with MDC awarded Innovate UK funding
Redx Pharma announced on Tuesday that Innovate UK has awarded biomedical catalyst funding to Redx and Medicines Discovery Catapult (MCD).

Scapa trades in line as it recovers from loss of ConvaTec contract
Scapa Group reported 14. 3% growth in revenue in its half-year results on Tuesday, to £160. 8m, or 10. 4% growth on a constant currency basis.

Cora Gold upbeat on latest work at Sanankoro
West Africa-focussed gold exploration company Cora Gold updated the market on its latest work programme at the Sanankoro Gold Discovery in the Yanfolila Gold Belt of Southern Mali on Tuesday, reporting that its 5,000 metre drilling programme had started, with completion during the fourth quarter.

Equals Group gobbles up payment services firm Casco
Electronic banking and international payments provider Equals Group announced a further acquisition aligned to its publicly-stated expansion strategy on Tuesday, having acquired the entire issued ordinary share capital of Casco Financial Services - a UK-based payment services provider.

Keller remains in line as it focuses on profitable markets
Specialist geotechnical contractor Keller Group updated the market on its trading for the period ended 31 October on Tuesday, reporting that it was expecting its overall performance for 2019 to be in line with market expectations, although the outturn remained dependent on continued progress and the timely resolution of a number of customer claims.

Uniphar expands in Ireland and the Nordics with two acquisitions
Uniphar announced the acquisition of Nordic-based medtech service provider EPS Group, as well as Ireland-based medtech service provider M3 Medical on Tuesday.

Big Yellow sees revenue and earnings grow as it expands estate
Big Yellow Group reported a 4. 2% increase in like-for-like revenue in its first half results on Tuesday, to £63. 8m, which it said was driven by growth in its average occupancy and rate.

Grainger submits planning application for large Lewisham development
Grainger announced on Tuesday that Grainger Lewisham Holdings - a 50-50 joint venture partnership between the London Borough of Lewisham and itself, has submitted a detailed planning application to develop land on Besson Street in New Cross Gate.

Polypipe lowers guidance amid tough trading conditions
Polypipe Group updated the market on its trading for the 10 months ended 31 October on Tuesday, reporting “resilient performance” in tough markets, with group revenue 4. 3% higher at £381. 7m.
Hammerson sells Gloucester retail park, Meggitt wins six-year US defence contract
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 19 points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 0. 07% at 7,307. 70 on Monday.

US close: Stocks manage gains as trade optimism wavers
Stocks in the States finished in positive territory for the first session of the week, on the back of mixed reports around the state of the ongoing trade talks between the US and China.