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Brookfield powers ahead with takeover bid for TerraForm
Energy company Brookfield Renewable Partners has moved to take full control of TerraForm Power, it was announced on Monday.
US pre-open: Futures point to early gains ahead of 'phase one' trade deal
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher on Monday as market participants awaited the signing of the US and China's "phase one" trade deal later in the week.
Instem revenues continue to grow as SaaS transition progresses
IT solutions provider Instem said on Monday that revenues had continued to grow during 2019 as a result of the group's pivot towards a more software-as-a-service based model.
Europe midday: Stocks turn mixed amid lack of fresh catalysts, geopolitical tensions
Europe's main equity benchmarks had turned mixed come midday amid news of fresh provocations against US forces in Iraq and a dearth of fresh catalysts for stocks.
Anixter agrees to Wesco buyout bid, ditches CD&R
The battle for network security and electrical solutions company Anixter International came to an end on Monday after it agreed to be bought by Wesco International in a $4. 5bn deal.
Pennon said to be planning sale of Viridor
Shares of South West Water owner Pennon surged on Monday following reports that it was preparing to sell off its Viridor waste management business after a bid from US private equity firm KKR.
Lekoil shares suspended after Qataris question loan
Shares in Lekoil have been suspended after doubts were raised about the validity of a loan agreement supposedly struck with the Qatari Investment Authority.
Sterling loses ground as BoE's Vlieghe hints at rate cut
Sterling was under pressure on Monday after Bank of England policymaker Gertjan Vlieghe suggested that he would vote for an interest rate cut this month.
Clipper Logistics secures five-year contract with Joules
Clipper Logistics has signed a five-year contract with fashion brand Joules to provide logistics services.
Asia report: Most market rise ahead of US-China deal signing
Most markets in Asia were higher by the time they closed on Monday, as investors looked ahead to the much-anticipated signing of a phase one trade deal between the United States and China on Wednesday.
Ergomed acquires Ashfield Pharmacovigilance from UDG
Pharmaceutical services provider Ergomed announced the acquisition of Ashfield Pharmacovigilance, a specialist pharmacovigilance services provider based in Cary in the ‘Research Triangle’ of North Carolina on Monday.
UK economy stagnates under weight of political turmoil, pound drops
The latest government data showed that Britain's economy shrank unexpectedly in November, sending the pound lower, but some economists were more upbeat, pointing to upwards revisions to past data to back up their assessment.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as pound slumps
London stocks were still in the green by midday on Monday as sterling fell below $1. 30 amid growing rate cut expectations and as data showed that the UK economy grew at its weakest rate in seven years in November.
Randall & Quilter appoints William Spiegel as its next chairman
Non-life legacy insurance investor and capacity provider Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings announced the appointment of William Spiegel as executive director and deputy group chairman on Monday, effective immediately.
Quartix expects FY revenues and profits to top forecasts
Vehicle tracking firm Quartix expects full-year revenues, profits and free cash flow to be "slightly ahead" of current market forecasts.
Verona Pharma shares surge after results from latest study
Respiratory disease-focussed biopharmaceuticals company Verona Pharma announced positive top-line data from a four week, 416 patient phase 2b dose-ranging study evaluating nebulised ensifentrine or placebo as an add-on treatment to ‘Spiriva Respimat’, or tiotropium, which is a long acting anti-muscarinic bronchodilator, in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Vectura sees FY revenues and earnings 'at least' in line with expectations
Pharmaceuticals company Vectura said on Monday that its base business had continued to perform well in 2019.
IndigoVision flags sales improvement for 2019 financial year
IndigoVision reported on Monday that sales for the financial year ended 31 December totalled $50. 1m (£38. 57m), representing a 9% increase over 2018.
RDI REIT pleased with portfolio performance amid disposals programme
RDI REIT announced positive letting activity and continued progress on its strategic disposal programme on Monday, reporting that its portfolio occupancy had remained high, with a number of successful lettings in the first quarter of the new financial year.
Georgia Capital gets government approval for wind project concepts
Georgia Capital announced on Monday that the Government of Georgia has approved the concept of its renewable energy division’s wind power plant projects near Tbilisi and Kaspi.