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Eurozone investor sentiment hits three-year high - Sentix
Investor confidence in the Eurozone has surged to a three-year high, a closely-watched survey showed on Monday, as the economy continued to recover from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sterling breaches $1.40 on lockdown optimism
Sterling rallied to a near three-month high on Monday, as the last of the election results were confirmed and the loosening of lockdown restrictions remained on track.
Asia report: Most markets higher, Australia business confidence hits record
Most markets in Asia closed in a positive state on Monday, as investors brushed off the seriously weaker-than-expected US payrolls report on Friday, while business confidence rocketed to a new record in Australia in April.
Begbies Traynor acquires Midlands finance broker MAF
Begbies Traynor Group announced the acquisition of Midlands-based finance broker MAF Property on Monday, which trades as MAF Finance Group.
JPMorgan upgrades Berkeley, says concerns are 'overplayed'
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Berkeley Group on Monday to ‘overweight’ from ‘neutral’ and lifted the price target to 5,400p from 5,100p as it argued that concerns are "overplayed".
Dunelm sets targets for bosses' share awards
Dunelm's bosses will have to increase earnings by 23% a year to receive a full share payout under their long-term incentive plan (LTIP), the company said.
Fourth quarter cash revenue in line for Duke Royalty
Alternative capital provider Duke Royalty updated the market on trading in its fourth quarter on Monday, reporting cash revenue from partner distributions and gains from equity asset sales in line with expectations, totalling £2. 5m.
SmartSpace EBITDA loss widens as it focuses on recurring revenue
Building and commercial space management software company SmartSpace Software reported a 64% improvement in recurring revenues in its final results on Monday, to £2. 4m.
Open Orphan subsidiary signs contract to make Covid-19 challenge virus
Specialist pharmaceutical services contract research organisation Open Orphan announced on Monday that its subsidiary hVIVO has signed a contract with Imperial College London, as part of a Wellcome Trust-funded initiative to manufacture a SARS-CoV-2 challenge virus.
TP Group secures new order with UK's Ministry of Defence
Engineering services company TP Group said on Monday that it had secured a new order for consulting and digital services from the UK Ministry of Defence worth £1. 1m.
Powerhouse Energy enters Hungary and Greece deal with HUI
Waste-to-hydrogen technology company Powerhouse Energy Group has agreed to enter into non-binding heads of terms with Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI), it announced on Monday, with a view to granting an exclusive non-transferable licence for the application of its ‘DMG’ technology in Greece and Hungary.
UK house prices smash prior month's record high in April
House prices smashed March's record highs during April, with the property market continuing to maintain its recent momentum.
Victrex declares dividend even as interim profit declines
Polymer maker Victrex posted a decline in interim profit on Monday as the medical division was a drag on revenue, but declared a dividend.
Europe open: Stoxx hits fresh record on economic recovery hopes
European stocks pushed further into record territory at the opening on Monday as the pound moved above $1. 40 on hopes of holiday travel and reopening of economies.
London open: Stocks steady as sterling breaches $1.40
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday despite strong gains in the mining sector, held back by a stronger pound as investors cheered the prospect of easing coronavirus restrictions.
Provident Financial quits doorstep lending, threatening 2,100 jobs
Provident Financial said it was pulling out of doorstep lending after more than 100 years as the subprime lender plunged to a £113. 5m annual loss.
Greggs profit to beat expectations after sales revive
Greggs said annual profit could be similar to 2019 and was likely to materially beat its expectations after sales returned to growth following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.
Physiomics FY income likely to fall short of market expectations
Technology-based solutions provider Physiomics said on Monday that total income for the financial year ending 30 June was likely to be below market expectations due to both Covid-19 related project delays and an increased focus on longer-term value-generating activities.
Dignity profit jumps as Covid-19 kills more people
Dignity's profit jumped by more than a third in the first quarter as a sharp increase in the number of deaths caused by Covid-19 more than offset lower revenue per funeral and market share.
Marlowe FY results set to beat expectations on 'strong' H2 trading
Security systems outfit Marlowe said on Monday that trading in the second half of the year had been "strong", with the group now expecting to report full-year results ahead of market expectations.