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RBC Capital raises target price on JTC Group
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets raised their target price on fund management services provider JTC Group from 610. 0p to 640. 0p on Tuesday following some recent mergers and acquisitions.
FDA warns against reducing Covid-19 vaccine doses
Reducing the dosage of currently approved Covid-19 vaccines could pose a public health risk, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Equiniti appoints Paul Lynam as new CEO
Equiniti has appointed Paul Lynam as its new chief executive with effect from 1 April, succeeding Guy Wakeley.
EU negotiating boost in Covid-19 doses from Pfizer/BioNTech to 600m
Brussels is negotiating a deal with Pfizer and BioNTech to provide enough Covid-19 vaccine doses to inoculate as much as two-thirds of the bloc's population.
US pre-open: Futures point to small losses following sell-off in previous session
Wall Street futures had stocks opening slightly lower ahead of the bell on Tuesday following a sharp sell-off in the previous session.
Saga Insurance CEO Cheryl Agius steps down
Over-50s specialist Saga said on Tuesday that Cheryl Agius plans to step from her role as chief executive officer of Saga Insurance and as an executive director with immediate effect, for personal reasons.
Europe midday: Shares slide into the red on Covid lockdown worries
European markets slipped from morning gains as the UK imposed its third national lockdown and Germany prepared to extend measures to stymie a surge of coronavirus cases.
London midday: FTSE pares gains as Sunak unveils fresh Covid relief package
London stocks had pared gains by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled the impact of England’s third national lockdown and news of a fresh £4. 6bn package of Covid relief measures to help businesses get through it.
UK govt unveils new £4.6bn Covid relief package after latest lockdown
The UK government has unveiled a new £4. 6bn package of Covid-19 relief measures to help businesses get through the latest national lockdown announced on Monday night.
Renalytix AI enters chronic kidney disease partnership with DaVita
Artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostics company Renalytix AI announced on Tuesday that it was partnering with DaVita on a programme aimed at slowing disease progression and improving health outcomes for the 37 million adults in the United States with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Jock Fyfe Lennox to step into chairman role at Johnson Service
Johnson Service Group said on Tuesday that chairman Bill Shannon had advised of his intention to retire from the board at the end of its annual general meeting in May.
Cragg to stand down as GlobalData chairman
Data and analytics company GlobalData announced some board changes on Tuesday, confirming that Bernard Cragg would stand down as chairman at the close of its April annual general meeting.
Novacyt taps James McCarthy as new CFO
Clinical diagnostics company Novacyt announced on Tuesday that James McCarthy has been appointed as chief financial officer, while Anthony Dyer has taken on a new role as chief corporate development officer (CCDO).
Asia report: Markets finish mixed, Chinese telecoms surge
Markets finished in a mixed state in Asia on Tuesday, as investors monitored the global Covid-19 situation, while Chinese telecoms firms rocketed on an announcement from the New York Stock Exchange that their securities would no longer be delisted.
Avingtrans' medical equipment businesses to merge with Magnetica
Critical components manufacturer Avingtrans said on Tuesday that its two medical equipment businesses, Scientific Magnetics and Tecmag, will merge with Australian medtech and engineering company Magnetica.
Next sales drop less than expected over Christmas, online sales surge
Next reported a small drop in sales over Christmas but its performance was better than the retailer had expected and the company said online sales made up for almost all those lost in retail stores.
SDX Group records first gas at South Disouq SD-12X well in Egypt
Exploration and production firm SDX Group has achieved first gas from its South Disouq SD-12X well in Egypt six weeks ahead of schedule.
Ryanair traffic slumps 83% in December amid Covid restrictions
Budget airline Ryanair reported an 83% slump in December traffic on Tuesday as it continues to take a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions.
Ferrexpo announces special interim dividend after 'strong' 2020 performance
Iron ore pellet producer Ferrexpo announced on Tuesday a special interim dividend of 13. 2 US cents.
PureTech appoints George Farmer as new finance chief
Clinical-stage biotherapeutics company PureTech Health announced on Tuesday that George Farmer has been appointed chief financial officer.