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Playtech gets regulatory approval for New Jersey launch
FTSE 250 gambling software company Playtech said on Monday that it has been granted regulatory approval by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to provide its casino product to the New Jersey market.
Advance Energy appoints Stephen West as new CFO
Upstream oil and gas company Advance Energy appointed Stephen West as its new chief financial officer on Monday.
Kropz raises $0.35m, launches open offer
Africa-focussed phosphate explorer and developer Kropz has raised $0. 35m before expenses by way of an equity placing with an existing investor and two directors, Robin Renwick and Mark Summers, at a price of 6. 75p, it announced on Monday.
Star Phoenix extends cash due date for LandOcean Energy
Oil, gas and oilfield services company Star Phoenix has agreed to provide an extension to LandOcean Energy Services to provide the remaining cash consideration of $0. 46m, including an interest rate of 8% per annum, it announced on Monday.
CLS Holdings acquires Nuremberg asset
Property investment company CLS Holdings has acquired an office building in Nuremberg for €18. 2m, excluding costs.
Warpaint London products to be launched in Wilko stores
Colour cosmetics group Warpaint London has signed a contract with high street homewares retailer Wilko to stock certain products in its UK-based stores.
Manufacturing output slumps as Covid-19 lockdown weighs
The UK manufacturing sector continued to struggle in May, a widely-watched survey showed on Monday, although the pace of decline eased following April's historic fall.
Motif Bio in talks with reverse takeover candidates
Motif Bio said it was in talks with potential reverse takeover candidates in the healthcare sector looking to advance treatments for Covid-19.
Topps Tiles agrees sale and leaseback of HQ, central warehouse for £18.1m
Tiles specialist Topps Tiles said on Monday that it has agreed the sale and leaseback of its head office and central warehouse buildings at Grove Park in Leicester to UK Warehouse Properties for £18. 1m.
Banks say up to half of 'bounce back' loans could default - report
UK banks have warned that up to half the £18. 5bn "bounce back" loans they make to small businesses during the Covid-19 crisis are unlikely to be repaid, according to a report.
De La Rue surges as it hails 'strong' start to year
De La Rue shares surged on Monday after the banknote and passport printer hailed a "strong" start to the new financial year, left its full-year expectations unchanged and said it had only seen limited impact form the coronavirus crisis.
Eurozone manufacturing continues sharp contraction
Eurozone manufacturing continued to shrink sharply in May as Covid-19 restrictions caused factory job losses to mount, a survey showed.
AFC Energy to collaborate with construction form Acciona
Hydrogen power generation company AFC Energy announced a collaboration with Acciona on Monday, to field trial its ‘H-Power’ fuel cell platform as part of a strategy to decarbonise construction sites in Europe and elsewhere.
Dart Group sells Fowler Welch division for £98m
Dart Group has completed the sale of its distribution and logistics business Fowler Welch to Culina Group, it announced on Monday, for gross cash of £98m.
Arbitrator finds in favour of Strategic Minerals subsidiary
Strategic Minerals announced on Monday that the appointed arbitrator has awarded its wholly-owned subsidiary Southern Minerals Group (SMG) $21. 93m (£17. 71m) in damages and costs, exclusive of additional interest to be calculated, in its claim against a “major client” at the Cobre magnetite stockpile.
Primark aims for June 15 England re-opening from Covid lockdown
Associated British Foods said it was working to re-open all its Primark Stores in England on June 15 as the government relaxed coronavirus lockdown rules.
FCA investigates Amigo as lender sues founder
Amigo said the Financial Conduct Authority was investigating its credit assessment process as the guarantor lender took legal action against its founder's company over an attempted boardroom coup.
London open: Stocks rise amid relief over Trump statement
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with investors relieved that US President Donald Trump did not announce more drastic measures against China in his news conference last week.
Petropavlovsk denies merger talks with UGC
Petropavlovsk on Monday denied it was in merger talks with fellow miner UGC after weekend speculation the two firms were studying a potential tie-up.
Sirius Real Estate to pay final dividend
Sirius Real Estate said it was paying a final dividend as May rent collections were in line with April's 98. 8% of normal working practice.