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London close: Stocks finish positive as China data boosts sentiment
London stocks managed to recover some lost ground and close in the green on Tuesday, with sentiment underpinned by encouraging Chinese manufacturing figures.
Intercede receives large $4.6m order from US federal government
Digital identity, credential management and secure mobility company Intercede announced the receipt of a “large” US federal government order totalling $4. 6m on Tuesday.
Xpediator trading 'broadly in line' as it tightens belt for pandemic
Freight management company Xpediator updated the market on how it was responding to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, reporting that from the beginning of the outbreak, it had followed the operational guidelines provided by governments in each market it operated, changing working practices to incorporate social distancing across its offices, depots and warehouses.
Savannah Resources taking closes offices, suspends field activities
Savannah Resources updated the market on its recent and future activities in relation to the current Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, reporting that it had taken a number of actions across its operations in response.
Mkango Resources 'working proactively' amid pandemic
Mkango Resources updated the market in response to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, and on timing for completion of the ongoing feasibility study for the 51%-owned Songwe Hill rare earths project in Malawi.
Harvest Minerals yet to see impact from pandemic
Remineraliser producer Harvest Minerals updated the market on its position on Tuesday, in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, reporting that there had not yet been any impact on its operations, but it was continuing to monitor the situation “closely”.
OptiBiotix shares soar on new deal with OptiPharm
Life science company OptiBiotix Health has entered into an exclusive licence agreement for the use of its ‘OptiBiome’ weight management ingredient, it announced on Tuesday, with OptiPharm.
Europa Oil looking as cost reductions amid oil price weakness
Europa Oil & Gas updated the market in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, and the associated market volatility and oil price weakness.
NewRiver collects 77pc of rent due amid pandemic
NewRiver updated the market further on its retail portfolio on Tuesday, which mainly comprises community shopping centres and retail parks.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China manufacturing data impresses
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, with equities in China in the green as fresh data suggested the country’s manufacturing sector was getting back to work in March.
Catenae Innovation cuts costs further after 'disappointing' results
Digital media and technology company Catenae Innovation updated the market on its annual report, trading and the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, reporting that it would be unable to post its annual audited accounts for the year ended 30 September by the 31 March deadline under AIM rule 18.
Quixant reports weaker revenue, withdraws guidance
Gaming and broadcast technology company Quixant updated the market on its 2019 trading, as well as its current situation given the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, reporting a 20% fall in revenue for the year, to $92. 3m.
Nostrum Oil announces significant downgrade in reserves
Pre-Caspian Basin-focussed exploration, development and production company Nostrum Oil & Gas updated the market on its operations on Tuesday, reporting that average daily production for the year as at 25 March was above 23,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
WPP cancels dividend and share buybacks amid Covid-19 pandemic
WPP updated the market on its trading in light of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, reporting that for the first two months of 2020, excluding Greater China, group like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs was up 0. 4%.
St. Modwen and WPP pull divi, Imperial Brands unveils new credit facility
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 37 points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 0. 97% at 5,563. 74 on Monday.