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UK manufacturing surges but 'big challenges' remain - survey
The UK manufacturing sector surged in the third quarter, a survey showed on Monday, as the economy continued to emerge from the pandemic.
Sainsbury's shares spark on takeover defence report
Shares in J Sainsbury sparked on Monday on reports that the supermarket chain was working with a boutique investment bank to help defend itself from a potential takeover.
Open Orphan signs £5.7m contract with biotech specialist
Clinical research organisation Open Orphan announced on Monday that its subsidiary hVIVO has signed a £5. 7m contract with a specialist biotechnology company developing therapeutics for respiratory viral infections, to test its antiviral product using the hVIVO Influenza human challenge study model.
Twitter enters $810m settlement in long-running investor action
Twitter has entered into a binding $809. 5m settlement over its long-running securities class action, it announced on Monday, bringing an end to allegations it deceived investors.
SourceBio bracing for impact of changes to PCR travel testing
Laboratory services provider SourceBio International responded to the government’s planned changes to Covid-19 testing for travellers to the UK on Monday, which would see the removal of many requirements for PCR testing after arrival.
Yo! Sushi said to be considering October IPO
The owner of Yo! Sushi will reportedly take a further step towards a stock market flotation that could value it at more than £750m.
Agronomics leads funding round for cultivated leather firm VitroLabs
Cellular agriculture and cultivated meat investor Agronomics has led portfolio company VitroLabs’ series A funding round, it announced on Monday, with a $7m investment.
Centrica takes on 350,000 new customers as People's Energy collapses
British Gas owner Centrica is to take on customers from failed rival People’s Energy, the blue chip said on Monday.
Tuesday preview: Kingfisher, Compass results in focus
Tuesday's session will see the release of results from DIY retailer Kingfisher and an update from catering company Compass, along with UK borrowing figures.
German producer prices grow at fastest rate in 47 years
German factory prices have grown at the fastest rate since 1974, official data showed on Monday, fuelled by the surge in energy prices.
Press Release: Humacyte Announces Issuance of Three Additional U.S. Patents Covering its Proprietary Universally Implantable Bioengineered Human Tissue Platform
Humacyte Announces Issuance of Three Additional U. S. Patents Covering its Proprietary Universally Implantable Bioengineered Human Tissue Platform .
IGas Energy rockets on SSE agreement
Shares of IGas Energy surged on Monday after it signed a memorandum of understanding with SSE for the development of a geothermal district heating project in Stoke-on-Trent.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as investors fret over recovery
European stocks extended losses to almost 2% on Monday after heavy falls in Asia overnight, worries about rising energy prices and ahead of key central bank meetings this week.
IAG boss rules out rights issue - report
International Consolidated Airlines Group, the owner of British Airways, has ruled out asking shareholders for fresh funds.
London midday: Miners pace the decline as stocks slump
London stocks had extended losses by midday on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, dragged lower by weakness in the mining sector and heavy losses for Prudential.
Press Release: BlackRock(R) Canada Announces September Cash Distributions for the iShares(R) ETFs
BlackRock(R) Canada Announces September Cash Distributions for the iShares(R) ETFs .
Ten Lifestyle secures renewal of Barclays partnership
Concierge platform operator Ten Lifestyle Group has secured a multiple-year renewal of its contract with Barclays Bank UK, one of its longstanding corporate clients, it announced on Monday.
Asia report: Evergrande concerns drag on Hang Seng
The stock markets that were trading in Asia on Monday were in the red as they closed, with Hong Kong’s bourse leading the losses as Evergrande shares plunged.
Government mulls bailout for embattled energy sector - reports
The UK government is considering emergency steps to help bailout the energy industry, it was reported on Monday, as wholesale gas prices spiral.
Frenkel Topping revenue, earnings surge in first half
Personal injury and clinical negligence financial and professional services company Frenkel Topping reported a 93% improvement in its interim revenue on Monday, to £8. 5m.