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SigmaRoc reports record results for 2022
Quarried materials group SigmaRoc reported a record set of results for 2022 on Monday, with revenue rising 98% year-on-year to £538m, and EBITDA 106% higher at £101. 7m.
Union Jack Oil reaches $14m revenue at Wressle
Union Jack Oil, a UK onshore hydrocarbon producer, developer, and explorer, announced a significant milestone on Monday, with revenues exceeding $14m from the Wressle development in North Lincolnshire.
BioNTech vaccine revenues to fall sharply as Covid demand wanes
BioNTech warned on Monday that revenues would fall sharply this year, as demand for its ground-breaking Covid-19 vaccine wanes.
Deutsche Bank nudges up target price on Playtech
Analysts at Deutsche Bank bumped up their target price on gaming and sports betting software firm Playtech from 608. 0p to 615. 0p on Monday, citing the group's "resilient performance".
Avacta to present tumour medicine data at cancer research meeting
Life science company Avacta Group announced on Monday that it will present a poster on its novel ‘preCISION’ medicine, ‘AVA3996’, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2023 annual meeting in Florida on 16 April.
US pre-open: Futures have stocks extending last week's gains
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as stocks look set to try and build on last week's gains.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as bank stocks rebound
European stocks were sharply higher at the open on Monday as investors bet on the recent crisis in the global banking system had abated after First Citizens Bank said was in advanced talks to acquire Silicon Valley Bank in the US.
CVC Capital said to plan bid for parts of Cineworld
Cineworld has reportedly been approached by buyout firm CVC Capital Partners about a takeover of parts of the struggling group.
TalkTalk mulls sale of B2B arm - report
UK broadband provider TalkTalk has reportedly hired bankers to oversee a sale of its business-to-business division in a deal that analysts believe could fetch more than £200m.
UK retailers more optimistic - CBI
Retail sales held steady in March, a closely-watched survey showed on Monday, boosting confidence across the sector.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as banks recover
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as worries about the banking sector subsided.
Europe open: Shares up sharply as SVB deal boosts banking sector
European stocks were sharply higher at the open on Monday as investors bet on the recent crisis in the global banking system had abated after First Citizens Bank said was in advanced talks to acquire Silicon Valley Bank in the US.
First Citizens Bank to buy SVB loans, deposits
First Citizens Bank has agreed to buy the deposits and loans of collapsed Silicon Valley Bank from US regulator the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
LPA Group to acquire complementary product line from Amphenol
Electronic connector manufacturer LPA Group has conditionally agreed to acquire a product line from Amphenol that it says will complement its existing range.
Inland Homes sells 31 properties to Eastlight Community Homes
Housebuilder Inland Homes has exchanged contracts to sell 31 homes to Eastlight Community Homes for £6. 54m in cash.
Equals Group FY earnings rise, momentum carries over into 2023
Fintech payments firm Equals Group revealed on Monday that both full-year revenues and earnings had grown and said strong momentum had carried into the new year.
Gulf Keystone's main export route out of Kurdistan shut-in
Exploration and production firm Gulf Keystone Petroleum revealed on Monday that its main export route out of the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq has been shut-in.
Iraq-Turkey pipeline shut-in hits Genel
Shares in Genel Energy fell on Monday, after the oil producer confirmed that a key pipeline had been suspended.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as banking concerns linger
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region were mixed on Monday, with investors' concern over the banking sector's liquidity lingering following a late sell-off last week.
China industrial profits slump in first two months of 2023
China’s industrial profits slumped in the first two months of the year as the effects of Covid curbs continued to take their toll.