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MP Evans' increase in production fails to boost profits
Indonesian palm oil producer MP Evans on Monday reported that its half-year profits decreased despite a 27% increase in production to 91,900 tonnes.
Christie's profits soar following strong demand for services
Christie Group saw revenues and profits move ahead in the first half of its trading year as its services remained in demand from commercial audiences.
Europe midday: Stocks dip on trade worries, but Italian issues outperform
European stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with sentiment undermined by escalating trade tensions between the US and China as Trump prepares to slap tariffs on another $200bn of Chinese goods and speculation that Beijing might snub offers to restart talks.
Hornby rallies on licensing agreement with Warner Bros
Hornby shares rallied on Monday after investors received some much-needed good news as the beleaguered model train set maker announced a licensing agreement with Warner Bros Consumer Products.
London midday: Stocks wallow amid trade tensions; IMF and BCC warn on Brexit
London stocks were down but off lows by midday on Monday as trade concerns continued to weigh on investors' minds, with US President Trump set to slap tariffs on a further $200bn on Chinese imports.
US pre-open: Stocks to slip as trade worries resurface
US stocks looked set to slip at the open on Monday as trade tensions between the US and China escalated, with Trump set to implement a fresh round of tariffs on a further $200bn worth of Chinese goods.
ITV dips on reports of interest in MasterChef producer Endemol
ITV shares fell on Monday after weekend reports linking it with the potential acquisition of the production company responsible for MasterChef, Big Brother and Peaky Blinders.
EU ready to agree to 'frictionless border deal' - report
The European Union is preparing to accept a Brexit deal involving a frictionless Irish border, according to a report on Monday, though UK Prime Minister Theresa May is not convinced.
Europe open: Stocks drop amid escalating trade tensions; H&M bucks trend
European stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with sentiment undermined by escalating trade tensions between the US and China as Trump prepares to slap tariffs on another $200bn of Chinese goods.
Petra Diamonds earnings rise, CEO Dippenaar to step down
Petra Diamonds posted a rise in full-year adjusted earnings on Monday as it announced the departure of long-serving chief executive officer Johan Dippenaar.
Acquisitions drive first-half growth at Warpaint London
Colour cosmetics specialist Warpaint London issued its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June on Monday, reporting a 38. 7% rise in sales to £18. 4m year-on-year.
Imaginatik confirms further delay with equity investment
Corporate innovation management provider Imaginatik updated the market on its potential equity investment on Monday, confirming that the investor was still in discussions to make a controlling equity investment in the company.
Real Estate Investors preparing for Brexit after solid first half
Midlands-focussed property group Real Estate Investors issued its unaudited half-year results for the six months ended 30 June on Monday, reporting a 2. 2% rise in gross property assets to £217. 8m.
Thalassa aims to 'reinvent' itself after swinging to profit
International surveying company Thalassa Holdings reported on Monday that it swung to a profit for the first half of the year after disposing of its marine seismic subsidiary, WGP.
TLA brings in ex-Spurs boss as finance chief quits
Sports agent group TLA Worldwide revealed on Monday that its chief financial officer Richard Shamsi had tendered his resignation with immediate effect, two weeks after a profit warning.
Finsbury Food profit hit by Grain D'Or closure
Finsbury Food Group posted a drop in full-year pre-tax profit on Monday on the back of costs related to the closure of its loss-making London bakery.
London open: Stocks fall as US-China trade tensions escalate
London stocks fell early on Monday as trade concerns continued to weigh on investors' minds, with US President Trump set to slap tariffs on a further $200bn on Chinese imports.
M&G Prudential to take on £3.5bn of parent's debt
M&G Prudential will take on around £3. 5bn of subordinated debt when it demerges from Prudential Plc as part of a debt rebalancing process. subject to approval from its new board.
Polymetal becomes first Russian firm on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Polymetal International has been included into the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI) for the first time, it announced on Monday.
Sirius Minerals inks supply and investment deal with Cibra Group
Sirius Minerals announced the signing of a take-or-pay supply agreement between its wholly-owned subsidiary York Potash, OFD Supply and Cibrafertil Companhia Brasileira de Fertilizantes - the Cibra Group - for the supply and resale of POLY4 into Brazil and certain other countries in South America.