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London close: Stocks head further south as Covid updates fly in
London stocks tumbled lower on Monday afternoon after a lunchtime spike, amid growing concerns about the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, as investors waded through another deluge of related updates, with a deadlock in the US Senate over stimulus souring the mood further.
CPPGroup sees 'rapid growth' in 2019
CPPGroup reported “rapid growth” in its international revenue and customer numbers in a trading update on Monday, leading to a financial performance for 2019 that was in line with its board's expectations.
Retail footfall plunges nationwide, central London hit hardest
The decline in retail footfall as a result of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic so far is three times larger than the previous worst record, according to fresh analysis from Springboard on Monday.
Okyo Pharma to stagger placing into two tranches
Okyo Pharma updated the market on its recently-announced placing on Monday, saying it had agreed to stagger it into two tranches.
Versarien enters £6m subscription agreement with Lanstead Capital
Advanced materials engineering company Versarien has entered into a £6m subscription agreement with Lanstead Capital Investors, a US managed institutional investor, together with a related sharing agreement, it announced on Monday.
UK Oil & Gas files planning application for drilling at Arreton
UK Oil & Gas has filed a planning application with the Isle of Wight Council for the appraisal drilling and flow testing of the Arreton oil discovery, it announced on Monday.
AFC Energy raises £1.4m to help it through Covid-19
Hydrogen power generation technology company AFC Energy has raised £1. 4m before expenses from an existing institutional shareholder, it announced on Monday, via a subscription of 14 million ordinary shares at 10p each.
Iomart ropes in Reese Donovan as its new COO
Cloud computing company Iomart Group announced the appointment of Reece Donovan as its chief operating officer and a board member on Monday, effective from 30 March.
Cora Gold upbeat on latest drilling results at Sanankoro
West Africa-focussed exploration company Cora Gold announced final drilling results from its fourth quarter programme at the Sanankoro Gold Project in the Yanfolila Gold Belt of Southern Mali on Monday.
Asia report: Most markets slide as Covid restrictions ramp up
Most markets in Asia racked up steep losses on Monday, as several countries in the region tightened civil restrictions in the face of a fast-growing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
John Laing agrees sale of French wind portfolio
John Laing Group has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for its French wind portfolio, it announced on Monday.
Syncona flags delays to clinical programmes amid pandemic
Syncona updated the market on its trading amid the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Monday, reporting that since the start of the outbreak, it had taken measures to protect its employees, primarily centred around remote working, to help ensure it could continue to operate with as minimal disruption as possible.
NewRiver confident in cash position as pub estate closes
NewRiver REIT issued a further update on the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on its business on Monday, following the government announcement on 20 March of the temporary closure of entertainment and hospitality premises.
Pearson suspends share buyback amid Covid-19
Pearson announced on Monday that, as it managed the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on its business, and with the likelihood of prolonged uncertainty, it had decided it was prudent to pause its share buyback.
Shell slashes capex, AB Foods to take hit from Primark closure
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 186 points lower on Monday, having closed up 0. 76% at 5,190. 78 on Friday.