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EQTEC taps David Palumbo to replace CEO Ian Price
Bioscience firm Eqtec named David Palumbo as chief executive officer on Monday after current CEO Ian Price stepped down from the board after just over a year.
Empire State index dips unexpectedly in September
Factory sector activity in the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve bank of New York was little changed in September.
US pre-open: Futures point to losses following attack on Saudi Arabian oilfield
Wall Street futures had stocks opening weaker on Monday after an attack on a Saudi Arabian oilfield and the country's key processing facility sparked fears that a surge in crude prices could trigger a slowdown in the global economy.
Vaalco Energy to list in London
Texan oil company Vaalco Energy is seeking a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Angling Direct opens 30th UK store; summer trading solid
Fishing retailer Angling Direct said on Monday that trading over the summer was solid as it announced the opening of its 30th UK store in Milton Keynes.
46,000 UAW workers go on strike against General Motors
Members of America's United Auto Workers union went on strike against General Motors, marking the first industrial action in the sector in 12 years.
Cobham shareholders back $5bn US takeover
Shareholders in British aerospace and defence company Cobham have backed a $5. 0bn takeover by an American private equity firm.
Jefferies skeptical Yemen rebels responsible for attack on Saudi oil
Analysts at Jefferies sounded a skeptical note on Yemeni Houthi Rebels' claim of responsibility for the drone attack at the weekend against key Saudi oil installations.
MJ Gleeson profits rise amid 'extremely strong' demand
Urban regeneration and land development group MJ Gleeson reported a jump in annual profit and revenue and lifted its dividend on Monday thanks to "extremely strong" demand for its homes.
Jefferies 'bullish' on energy after US Treasury curve steepening
Equity strategists at Jefferies upgraded their recommendation for Energy stocks to 'bullish' on the back of the shift higher in the US Treasury yield curve over the preceding week.
London midday: Stocks drop but energy gains cap losses after Saudi attacks
London stocks were still a little weaker by midday on Monday amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and following the release of disappointing Chinese data, although strength in the energy sector kept a cap on losses.
Ovoca Bio narrows losses as BP-101 trials continue
Biopharmaceutical firm Ovoca Bio narrowed losses slightly in the first half of its trading year, while focus remained firmly on its continued development of a treatment for female sexual dysfunction.
Finsbury Food 'confident' of continued momentum, raises dividend
UK baker Finsbury Food upped its dividend on Monday as it told investors that the strong growth seen in the tail end of its last trading year looked set to continue over the next twelve months.
OxyContin maker Purdue files for bankruptcy
Under-fire American drugs company Purdue Pharma has filed for bankruptcy as it looks to settle thousands of opioid-related lawsuits.
Location Sciences agrees contract with Vicinity Media
Mobile location data specialist Location Sciences has agreed a 12-month contract with Vicinity Media, Africa's first premium location-based ad network.
Aldi profits slide despite improved revenues
German discount grocer Aldi reported a sharp fall in profits as price cuts aimed at remaining competitive and its rapid UK expansion hit the bottom line.
Sterling loses ground as no-deal Brexit worries weigh
Sterling fell on Monday amid fresh concerns about a no-deal Brexit ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker.
Petra loses its sparkle as earnings tumble
Shares in Petra Diamonds fell in morning trading, after weaker diamond prices pushed the miner deeper into the red.
Oil loading 'resumes in Saudi Aramco plant' after drone strikes
Saudi Aramco has reportedly resumed vessel loading at one of its plants in Saudi Arabia hit by a drone attack over the weekend.