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Asia report: Markets start week strong as steel plays surge
Markets in Asia started the week well on Monday, as investors reacted to a strong Friday on Wall Street after the latest nonfarm payrolls data beat the market’s expectations.
Realm Therapeutics laments conjunctivitis failure
Investors in Realm Therapeutics were weeping after the company's potential conjunctivitis treatment failed to function in clinical tests.
Saudi Aramco IPO likely to be delayed until 2019 - report
British officials have been informed that Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering is likely to be pushed back from the second half of 2018 until 2019.
Sirius Petroleum preps drill rig for delivery to Ororo wells
Nigeria-focused oil and gas exploration and development firm Sirius Petroleum has received preliminary location approval from the Marine Warranty Surveyor for its Ororo-2 and Ororo-3 wells, leading its international rig partner COSL to commence mobilisation of the jack-up rig for delivery straight to the African nation.
Argentine regulations usher in 'exciting new chapter' for Phoenix Resources
Phoenix Global Resources lauded the issue of new Unconventional Oil & Gas Regulations by the government of the Argentine province of Mendoza on Monday.
Monday broker round-up
Just Eat: Deutsche Bank downgrades to sell with a target price of 630p.
London midday: Stocks flatten out as Melrose drops after sweetening GKN offer
London stocks had flattened out by midday on Monday, failing to build on the gains seen on Wall Street at the end of last week as investors mulled over news that London house prices have slumped over the last year, while M&A was in focus as Melrose sweetened its hostile bid for GKN.
Empyrean to commence tests as equipment arrives at California site
Oil and gas development company Empyrean Energy announced on Monday that preparation is underway for testing at its onshore Dempsey 1-15 well in California.
Albert Technologies wins new agency contract but losses persist
Albert Technologies increased revenues 653% in 2017 and announced a new agency contract but the artificial intelligence marketing outfit continues to operate at a loss.
Facebook to stream episodes of Gfinity's esports championship
E-sports entertainment organiser Gfinity has agreed a deal where Facebook will exclusively carry video live-streams of the Gfinity Elite Series.
Musk announces short trips to Mars will be ready by next year
Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX founder has announced his intention to send rockets on short trips to Mars by as soon as 2019.
Deutsche Bank says 'sell' Just Eat over investment, competition
Deutsche Bank downgraded Just Eat from 'hold' to 'sell' on Monday as it cut its profit forecasts and target price for the shares due to the online food delivery group's new investment plan.
Trump could win Democrats' support as Republicans consider blocking tariffs
Influential Democratic lawmaker Elizabeth Warren may tip the balance in favour of the White House’s planned international trade tariffs amid divisions within the Republican party on the measures.
Nautilus Marine Services sells two vessels and dive equipment
Offshore industry investor Nautilus Marine Services has sold two of its offshore service vessels and certain of its dive equipment in three separate transactions, it announced on Monday.
Thruvision outlines cash return plans as it refocuses its market
People-screening security technology specialist Thruvision updated the market on its plans to return excess cash to shareholders on Monday, which resulted from the sale of its video business to Volpi Capital in October last year.
Seeing Machines fails to turn a profit despite soaring revenues
Computer vision technologies firm Seeing Machines watched pre-tax losses widen in its most recent trading half, despite skyrocketing revenues and the signing of several high profile partnerships.
Europe open: M&A helps Dax overcome political and trade concerns
Stocks have started the session with slight gains, tracking the strength seen in the main equity indices on Wall Street last Friday and buoyed by news of a major move to consolidate Germany's energy space.
Echo Energy appoints new COO as it makes progress in Bolivia
South and Central American-focussed upstream oil and gas company Echo Energy announced the appointment of Geoff Probert as its chief operating officer on Monday.
Escape Hunt opens Bristol site ahead of final results
‘Escape the room’ experiential entertainment provider Escape Hunt announced the opening of its first UK owner-operated site in Bristol on Monday.
Draganfly raises £0.14m but warns of likely suspension
Draganfly Investments announced on Monday that it has successfully raised £0. 14m before expenses, by way of a placing of 50. 8 million new ordinary shares at a price of 0. 27p each.