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Micro Focus half year profits soar 28.7% as HPE buy kicks in
Software group Micro Focus said interim pre-tax profits rose 28. 7% to $145. 7m after the acquisition of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's software unit helped to increase revenue.
Gem Diamonds recovers two high quality diamonds from Letseng
Gem Diamonds has recovered high quality 117 and 110 carat, D colour Type IIa diamonds from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
Coats appoints Ann Fahy as non-executive director
International thread maker Coats Group said it had appointed Anne Fahy as a non-executive director, effective March 1, 2018.
Babcock to lead bid consortium for new UK frigate contract
Babcock on Monday said it would lead a bespoke team of industry partners in a bid for the UK Ministry of Defence's new £1. 25bn Type 31e general purpose light frigate programme.
TP Icap acquires US-based energy and commodities broker SCS
TP Icap has strengthened its energy and commodities division with the acquisition of US-based energy and commodities broker SCS Commodities for an undisclosed cash sum and further performance-related amounts over five years.
Micro Focus hikes dividend 14%, TP ICAP snaps up US energy firm
London open The FTSE 100 was being called 14 points higher on Monday morning.
Monday newspaper round-up: Retailers, commuters, BT
At least 20 retailers will reveal how they performed over the festive period this week, with Tesco expected to be one of the Christmas winners but Marks & Spencer continuing to struggle. Others due to update investors include Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, John Lewis, House of Fraser and fast-growing discounter B&M. With little sales growth to be found, it is not expected to be a vintage year for any company as consumer confidence and spending power remains weak. – Guardian.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower; Halifax house prices in focus
London stocks were set to nudge lower at the open on Monday despite a positive session in Asia.