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London close: Stocks close weaker as Yellen speaks
London stocks closed in negative territory on Tuesday, as investors awaited a testimony on stimulus by incoming US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Anglo Asian announces new copper-gold discovery at Gedabek
Azerbaijan-focussed gold, copper and silver producer Anglo Asian Mining announced a new copper-gold discovery on Tuesday, dubbed ‘Zafer’, within the central region of its Gedabek contract area in the west of the country.
Ariana gets approval for expanded joint venture in Turkey
Exploration and development company Ariana Resources has received formal approval from the Competition Authority in Turkey for the completion of its joint venture agreements with Özaltin and Proccea Construction, it announced on Tuesday.
Evgen Pharma makes progress with 'STAR' trial recruitment
Clinical-stage drug development company Evgen Pharma said on Tuesday that as of 18 January, a total of 56 patients had been recruited and randomised to the ‘STAR’ trial.
Tlou Energy reports solid progress on Lesedi Project
Botswana-focussed gas and solar power developer Tlou Energy updated the market on the proposed Lesedi Power Project on Tuesday, reporting that a pilot power purchase agreement has been fully executed with Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) for the first 2MW of power.
Administrators to close another 31 Arcadia Group stores
A further 700 jobs are set to be lost from the privately-held collapsed clothing retailer Arcadia Group by the end of the month, with another 31 stores to be closed by administrators.
ValiRx adds four new patents to portfolio in 2020
Clinical-stage drug development company ValiRx updated the market on its patent portfolio on Tuesday, reporting that it continued to build in 2020 with four patents granted during the last 12 months.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as Hong Kong locks down further
Markets in Asia closed mostly firmer on Tuesday, as investors held their breath ahead of the inauguration of US president-elect Joe Biden later in the week, and monitored the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic.
Watkin Jones turns out 'solid' full-year performance
Build-to-rent developer Watkin Jones described a “solid” financial performance in its full-year results on Tuesday, with revenue falling 5. 5% for the year, primarily as a result of forward sales of developments being deferred due to Covid-19 uncertainty.
Knights Group revenue and profits improve in first half
Legal services company Knights Group reported a 45% improvement in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £46. 2m, with the benefit of the contribution of £19. 1m from acquisitions.
Kape Technologies reports 'strong' trading in 2020
Digital security and privacy software company Kape Technologies said it traded “strongly” throughout 2020 on Tuesday, reporting that it “substantially” grew its customer footprint and built its profile across the consumer privacy and security markets.
Zafar Kahn steps up as British American Tobacco operations director
British American Tobacco said on Tuesday that its operations director Alan Davy would step down from the board on 31 January, and would leave the company on 31 May to “pursue new challenges” and “spend more time with his family”.
Hammerson rent collection improves as market remains 'challenging'
Hammerson said on Tuesday that market conditions had remained “challenging” over the last three months, with national lockdowns introduced in the UK, Ireland, and France in November, and “significant restrictions” in place across its portfolio through December.
British Land taps Tesco's Bhavesh Mistry as new finance chief
British Land announced on Tuesday that Bhavesh Mistry has been appointed its chief financial officer.
AO World revenues rise, Wood Group wins $130m contract
The FTSE 100 is expected to open 31 points higher on Tuesday, having closed down 0. 22% on Monday at 6,720. 65.