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Asia report: Markets finish lower on regional tensions, US jobs data
Markets in Asia finished red across the board on Monday, as investors digested stronger-than-expected employment data from the US on Friday, putting a dampener on hopes that the Fed could move to lower interest rates in the near term.
Trakm8's shares dive as it misses profit and revenue expectations
Trakm8's shares slid on Monday after the company said it swung to an annual loss, with revenues hit by sales-related challenges and contract delays.
Canaccord downgrades Lloyd's insurers Beazley, Hiscox and Lancashire
Canaccord Genuity cut its stance on Hiscox, Beazley and Lancashire on Monday as it took a look at the UK insurance sector and said first-quarter commentary points to more challenges.
Deutsche Bank begins revamp, slashes 18,000 jobs
German lender Deutsche Bank started its largest and most radical revamp in more than 20 years at a cost of $7. 4bn and 18,000 jobs.
Correro secures new and expanded customer orders totalling $1m
Network security company Corero secured two new customer orders for its SmartWall DDoS protection products on Monday, as well as two expansion orders from existing customers, totalling $1m.
Real Estate Investors defies market with portfolio performance
Midlands commercial real estate investment trust Real Estate Investors updated the market on its trading for the six months ended 30 June on Monday, reporting that its 1. 53 million square foot portfolio was 96. 2%, up from 92% year-on-year, with it currently generating an annualised contracted rental income of £17m, up 9%.
UK's Gauke threatens to quit if no-deal Brexit pursued
Justice Secretary David Gauke has become the latest Cabinet minister to rebel against any move towards a no-deal Brexit by the UK's next prime minister.
Block Energy lays out ambitious 2019-2020 drilling programme
Block Energy confirmed that drilling and workover equipment had been secured for its 2019-2020 back-to-back drilling programme on Monday.
RBC sees buying opportunity as box office hots up for Cineworld
RBC Capital Markets has flagged Cineworld as a "fantastic" buying opportunity despite pencilling in a slide in first-half earnings for the cinema chain.
SDX Energy making good progress in at South Disouq and in Morocco
SDX Energy updated the market on Monday, reporting that the development of South Disouq, where it is the operator and holds a 55% working interest, was continuing on schedule and on budget.
Imperial Brands revises dividend policy, announces £200m share buyback
Imperial Brands announced a share buyback worth up to £200m on Monday as it said it was revising its dividend policy.
Inchcape end markets look 'difficult', says JPMorgan Cazenove
JPMorgan Cazenove downgraded its rating on shares of car dealership group Inchcape to 'neutral' from 'overweight' on Monday, slashing the price target to 627p from 803p as it pointed out that end markets look "difficult".
Diaceutics remains 'well positioned' following strong sales performance
Data analytics and implementation services firm Diaceutics said on Monday that it had continued to trade in line with market expectations throughout the six months ended 30 June.
Versarien secures first graphene order from Japanese manufacturer
Versarien has secured its first graphene orders from the North American corporate research and development centre of a Japanese headquartered company.
Attraqt trades in line following Early Birds acquisition
Software-as-a-solution firm Attraqt said on Monday that it was trading in line with its expectations for the full year as strong momentum in its last trading year carried over into 2019.
IAG's British Airways faces £183m data breach penalty
IAG confirmed on Monday that its British Airways airline faces a proposed penalty notice of £183. 4m from the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) due to the theft of customer data from its website last year.
Symphony picks up minority stake in Vietnamese freight firm ITL
Symphony International Holdings has, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired a “significant” minority stake in Vietnam-based Indo Trans Logistics Corporation (ITL), it announced on Monday.
Osirium Technologies' first-half bookings 'significantly' ahead of prior year
Cloud-based cybersecurity software firm Osirium Technologies saw first-half bookings come in "significantly" ahead of the prior year, a trend it expects to continue going forward.
Integumen sees decent results from digitisation strategy
Integumen updated the market on its post-first half trading on Monday, reporting that the positive results of its major restructuring in the second half of 2018 had delivered accelerated growth in product sales and service contract services across the group into the first half of 2019, with a continuation of that growth expected in the second half.
Mediazest continues to win new contracts despite uncertain retail environment
Audio-visual company Mediazest said on Monday that it had continued to secure new business despite ongoing difficulties within the UK and global retail sector.