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US close: Dow suffers worst day in three months as Delta concerns grow
Equities closed deep into negative territory on Wall Street on Monday, with investors focusing on rising Covid-19 case numbers globally and the effect that might have on government bids to reopen economies.
London close: FTSE finishes below 7,000 as 'freedom day' disappoints
London stocks closed well into negative territory on Monday, as worries about rising inflation and the spread of the Delta variant dented sentiment.
DX Group ends year ahead of previous expectations
Delivery and logistics company DX updated the market on the 53-week period to 3 July on Monday, reporting that since its last update in May, it had continued to trade well, with strong ongoing momentum at DX Freight ahead of management expectations, and good progress at DX Express.
Parsley Box revenue grows in first half
Direct-to-consumer ready meal provider Parsley Box said in a trading update on Monday that it was expecting to report first half unaudited revenue of more than £14m, making for an increase of 26% year-on-year, and 411% over the first half of 2019.
Netcall ends year in line with expectations
Intelligent automation and customer engagement software company Netcall updated the market on its trading for the year just ended on Monday, saying it expected its full-year results to be in line with market expectations, which were updated at its interim results.
Access Intelligence losses narrow slightly in first half
Marketing and communications software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Access Intelligence said on Monday that its annual contract value base increased by £2. 7m, or 25% on an annualised basis, to £24. 7m in its first half.
Science Group makes royalty settlement for Frontier subsidiary
Science Group updated the market on its acquisition of Frontier Smart Technologies on Monday, which it purchased in 2019.
Instem trades in line with expectations in first half
Life sciences information technology provider Instem updated the market on its first half on Monday, reporting that it performed “well” across all of its business, despite the ongoing backdrop of Covid-19.
Europa Metals completes first stage milestone for Spanish government grant
Europe-focussed lead-zinc and silver developer Europa Metals has now completed the requisite work and collated and submitted all the relevant documentation to the Spanish Government Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) for the first stage milestone of its €0. 47m innovation grant, it announced on Monday.
Audioboom tells shareholders to 'take no action' on possible AAA offer
All Active Asset Capital (AAA) is in “constructive discussions” with the board of Audioboom Group, it announced on Monday, about a possible offer for the AIM-traded podcast company.
Asia report: Markets close lower as oil prices slide
Markets were lower across the board in Asia on Monday, as oil prices slid on the back of a fresh deal being reached between OPEC and its oil-producing allies.
MP Evans maintains dividend plans as production rises
Indonesia-focussed palm oil developer MP Evans announced a 29% rise in crude palm oil production in its first half on Monday, at 161,400 tonnes, while palm kernel production was 25% higher at 34,700 tonnes.
Marlowe acquires Core Stream in £18m deal
Business-critical software and services company Marlowe has acquired governance, risk and compliance software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform Core Stream, it announced on Monday, for an implied enterprise value of £18m.
Watkin Jones appoints new chair and finance chief
Watkin Jones updated the market on its board succession plans on Monday, following Grenville Turner giving notice of his intention to retire as chair, and Phil Byrom giving notice of his intention to retire as chief financial officer in 2022.
Sumo board recommends all-cash offer from Tencent
Video games company Sumo Group announced on Monday that it has agreed the terms of a recommended all-cash acquisition by Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Sixjoy Hong Kong.
Flutter brings down cost of debt through refinancing
Gambling firm Flutter has completed a debt refinancing, it announced on Monday, that will reduce its effective cost of debt and provide it with additional liquidity, enhancing its financial flexibility.