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Berenberg ups AJ Bell price target, says shares reflect value
AJ Bell's "decent growth" disappointed investors and the company's share price is in line with its growth potential, Berenberg said as it nudged up its share price target for the investment platform.
Yourgene awarded two more PHE framework agreements
Molecular diagnostics company Yourgene announced on Monday that Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed that it was successful with its tenders under PHE's National Microbiology Framework for ‘Lot 2’, for research and development goods and services, and ‘Lot 3’, for manufacturing, product development and commercialisation.
Germany business sentiment dampened by third wave - ifo
German business sentiment edged only marginally higher in April, data showed on Monday, after morale was held back by the third wave of Covid-19 infections to hit the continent.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Covid cases surge in India
Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Monday, as investors monitored a spiralling Covid-19 situation in India.
Seeing Machines wins contract with seventh tier-1 OEM
Computer vision technology company Seeing Machines has been appointed by another global automotive tier-1 supplier to deliver its ‘FOVIO’ driver and occupant monitoring system technology, it announced on Monday, to an additional North America-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
EU may be set to allow US tourists to travel by summer
The European Union is moving closer to opening the bloc to US tourists, the bloc's highest-ranking official said.
Informa joins with Novantas for US retail banking push
Informa has agreed to combine its financial intelligence business with Novantas, a US advisory services business, to provide data and information for US retail banks.
Ixico H1 revenues grow despite Covid-19 impacts on clinical development sector
Clinical research firm Ixico said on Monday that revenues were expected to have improved in the six months ended 31 March, despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the clinical development sector.
AstraZeneca upbeat on raft of positive data
AstraZeneca announced on Monday that the ‘MELODY’ phase 3 trial for ‘nirsevimab’ met its primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of medically-attended lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) compared to placebo in healthy late preterm and term infants during their first RSV season.
Europe open: Shares flat as investors eye US earnings, data this week
European shares opened flat on Monday as investors prepared for a raft of major corporate earnings and data from the US this week.
IMI unveils £200m buyback and raises earnings guidance
IMI shares rose to a near seven-year high after the company announced a £200m share buyback and raised its guidance for annual earnings.
React scores 'material' new three-year contract with mystery facilities management outfit
Cleaning and hygiene company React Group said on Monday that it had been awarded a "material new three-year contract" to supply a full range of reactive cleaning and decontamination services to an unnamed global facilities management company.
YouGov acquires open banking start-up Lean App
Research and data analytics group Yougov has acquired open banking start-up Lean App, providing the firm with the capability to "enrich its products and services" with financial transaction data.
London open: Stocks dip despite tentative moves to reopen international travel
Stocks are coming under a little bit of selling pressure at the start of trading on Monday as investors monitor the headlines out of Asia concerning the epidemic and its possible impact on economies.
Ergomed sets up new PrimeVigilance subsidiary in Japan
Pharmaceutical industry services provider Ergomed said on Monday that its PrimeVigilance business has established a new legal entity and a regional office in Japan.
Pearson Q1 revenues up 5%, maintains 2021 guidance
Educational publisher Pearson reported underlying first quarter revenue growth of 5% driven by demand for global online learning as it maintained annual guidance.
Vennells quits Morrisons and Dunelm after miscarriage ruling
Morrisons and Dunelm said Paula Vennells stepped down as a non-executive director after presiding over a miscarriage of justice when she ran the Post Office.
London pre-open: Stocks set to dip as investors keep an eye on Covid-19 headlines in Asia
Stocks are expected to come under a little bit of selling pressure at the start of trading on Monday as investors monitor the headlines out of Asia concerning the epidemic.
Tate & Lyle confirms plans to sell controlling stake in sweeteners unit
Tate & Lyle on Monday confirmed reports it was planning to sell a controlling stake in its primary products division to a “long term financial partner”.
Pearson reports revenue growth, AstraZeneca announces raft of drug updates
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open four points lower on Monday, having closed up 0. 01% on Friday at 6,938. 56.