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US close: Stocks finish higher despite alarming infection numbers
Wall Street stocks closed in the green on Monday, even as investors digested data showing an accelerated number of new Covid-19 infections in several US states.
London close: Stocks lower amid second Covid wave concerns
London stocks finished in the red on Monday, amid concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections, as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK manufacturing sector.
Simec Atlantis clears regulatory hurdle for Normandy tidal project
Simec Atlantis Energy announced on Monday that the Prefecture de la Manche has approved the transfer of the lease to develop a 12MW tidal power project in Raz Blanchard from ENGIE to Normandie Hydroliennes.
GoldStone enters gold loan agreement for up to $3m
West and central Africa-focussed gold exploration and development company GoldStone Resources has entered into a formal loan agreement with Asian Investment Management Services (AIMS), it announced on Monday, for a facility totalling $3m, of which $0. 3m had already been drawn down and advanced.
Integumen signs deal for Covid-19 detection in wastewater
Integumen has signed a material transfer agreement with the Aptamer Group, it announced on Monday, to develop and manufacture aptamers to detect SARS-CoV-2, or Covid-19, in wastewater.
CIHL agrees acquisition of Scotiabank Belize
Caribbean Investment Holdings (CIHL) has agreed to purchase Scotiabank Belize (SBL) from Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings - a subsidiary of the Bank of Nova Scotia - for an initial price of up to $30. 5m (£24. 5m), it announced on Monday.
FireAngel secures £3.2m through Covid loan scheme
FireAngel Safety Technology updated the market on its Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) application on Monday, reporting that it has secured funding of £3. 2m through its existing bank, HSBC UK.
Surface Transforms narrows losses, maintains profitability forecast
Surface Transforms reported a £0. 94m improvement in revenues in its preliminary results on Monday, to £1. 45m, while its gross margin narrowed to 59. 8% from 63%.
Pires to benefit from SVV's partial divestment of VR Education
Technology-focussed Pires Investments updated the market on its investment in Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) on Monday, in relation to its portfolio company, virtual reality technology provider VR Education Holdings.
Gore Street Energy buys Ferrymuir project in Scotland
Energy storage fund Gore Street Energy announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire a 100% interest in Ferrymuir Energy Storage - a 50MW energy storage project.
Active Energy raises £0.8m as it expands Lumberton operations
Biomass-based renewable energy company Active Energy has completed a fundraise of £0. 8m before expenses, it announced on Monday, through the subscription of convertible loan notes by new United States and existing European investors.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China keeps rates on hold
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, as China’s central bank stood pat on lending rates, and investors watched a growing number of Covid-19 cases in the United States.
MyCelx wins contract extension with SABIC
Oil and gas sector clean water technology company MyCelx Technologies announced the extension of a purchase order from the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) on Monday.
ICG flags value uplift from PAI Roompot transaction
ICG Enterprise Trust announced on Monday that PAI Partners has agreed to sell Roompot, an operator and developer of holiday parks in Northern Europe, to KKR.
Aston Martin ropes in Ken Gregor as its new CFO
Aston Martin Lagonda announced the appointment of Kenneth Gregor as its chief financial officer on Monday, saying he was being appointed to the board as an executive director.
Segro exits Austria with sale of City Park Vienna
Segro has sold City Park Vienna, comprising a cross-dock warehouse, a recently developed urban warehouse park and development land, to Nuveen Real Estate, it announced on Monday.
JD Sports gets temporary reprieve for Go Outdoors, Cineworld secures new facility
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 71 points lower on Monday, having closed up 1. 1% at 6,292. 60 on Friday.