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Circassia appoints Jonathan Emms to new COO role
Specialty biopharmaceuticals company Circassia Pharmaceuticals announced the appointment of Jonathan Emms to the newly-created role of chief operating officer on Monday.
Burford Capital alleges illegal market manipulation
Litigation and risk management company Burford Capital insisted on Monday that last week's share price slump was down to "illegal market manipulation", a day after short-seller Gotham City Research said the group is "inappropriately financed".
FTSE 250 movers: Tullow gushes higher on Guyana discovery; Sirius slides
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 7% at 18,959. 85 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Berenberg lowers Ultra Electronics to 'hold', raises target
Analysts at Berenberg lowered defence and security firm Ultra Electronics' shares from 'buy' to 'hold' on Monday but upped their target price from 1,750p to 2,200p, noting its shares had had a "phenomenal run of late".
UK spends £4bn stockpiling goods in no-deal Brexit preparations
The UK has spent £4b. 0n stockpiling goods including food and medicine in preparation for a possible no-deal Brexit, latest research revealed on Monday.
M&C Saatchi's shares slump after revealing £6.4m accounting error
Advertising agency M&C Saatchi rumpled in early trade after disclosing an accounting issue that would result in a £6. 4m hit to its upcoming full-year results.
Saudi Aramco posts H1 profits of $47bn
State oil producer Saudi Aramco reported a 12% fall in first half net profits due to lower oil prices in its first results disclosure to the market.
Lok'nStore witnesses 'robust' full-year sales growth
Self-storage business Lok'nStore witnessed robust sales growth in the year ended 31 July, with eight more landmark stores in development and increased financial firepower.
Huawei equips devices with HarmonyOS as trade deal with US unlikely
Huawei began equipping its devices with it's new operating system, instead of Google's Android operating system, as a trade deal between the US and China before 2020 was deemed increasingly unlikely.
Europe midday: Stocks dip amid geopolitical tensions
Geopolitics remained in focus at the start of the week amid reports that protests in Hong Kong were becoming increasingly violent which might become another flash point in the relations with China.
Asia report: Most markets higher in breather from volatility
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Monday, amid a rare display of positive movement after a turbulent week in global markets last week.
Berenberg ups Tullow Oil to 'buy' after Guyana discovery
Berenberg bumped its rating on Tullow Oil up to 'buy' from 'hold' on Monday after the oil and gas exploration group said it had made a "substantial and high value" oil discovery in Guyana.
Salvini calls for snap election and pulls out of coalition with 5-Star
Italian deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini called for a snap election, pulling his League party out of a ten-month coalition with the 5-Star Movement party, amid allegations from his rivals that he was simply trying to capitalise on his improved poll ratings.
US pre-open: Futures point lower as trade tensions continue to drag on sentiment
Wall Street futures were pointing to losses at the open on Monday, with fears that ongoing tensions between the US and China could lead to a global recession.
Benchmark Holdings guidance hit by challenging conditions and possible license delays
Aquaculture health and genetics business Benchmark 's expectations for its full-year revenue and profit mix were changed after the "challenging conditions" seen in the global shrimp and Mediterranean seabass and bream market during the first half of 2019 extended into the third quarter, which also had a knock-on impact on its advanced nutrition arm.
London midday: Stocks turn negative as Hong Kong protests escalate
London stocks had turned negative by midday on Monday as sentiment was dented by reports that Hong Kong airport has cancelled all flights after thousands of anti-government demonstrators descended on the building.
Thomas Cook in talks over further £150m cash injection
Thomas Cook said on Monday that it is in talks with its creditors about a further £150m cash injection, on top of the £750m it is negotiating with Chinese shareholder Fosun.
Angling Direct interim revenues grow in line with expectations
Fishing and tackle retailer Angling Direct saw its revenues grow in line with expectations during the six months ended 31 July, as strong store and e-commerce sales helped the company's overall performance.
Europe open: Stocks dip on Hong Kong tensions
Geopolitics was in focus at the start of the week amid reports that protests in Hong Kong were becoming increasingly violent which might become another flash point in the relations with China.