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Tuesday preview: Central bankers, Ashtead in the spotlight
The economic calendar for Tuesday is quite sparse, but a fair bit will be going on in the background with many of the world's top central bankers already in Sintra, Portugal, for the European Central Bank's summer forum - at an important juncture for the world economy.
Echostar studying financing for improved Inmarsat bid
Echostar is discussing financing options for an improved bid for UK rival Inmarsat.
World Cup preview: Colombia v Japan, Poland v Senegal, Russia v Egypt
As the dust settles on the manic celebrations or commiserations that follow England’s opening match against Tunisia, Tuesday brings the final first round matches along with the hosts’ second match.
Reach veteran Vijay Vaghela stands down from board
British newspaper, magazine and digital publisher Reach revealed on Monday that the group's finance director and company secretary Vijay Vaghela would be standing down from the group after more than two decades of service.
Google invests $550m in Chinese e-commerce JD.com
Google said it will buy $550m of shares in Chinese e-commerce company JD. com as part of a collaboration to expand the search behemoth's reach in South East Asia.
Empyrean Energy completes offshore oil migration study in China
Oil and gas firm Empyrean Energy on Monday completed an oil migration study for offshore China Block 29/11, a site with potential pathways into the Jade, Topaz and Pearl prospects.
Conroy Gold discovers further intercepts at Clontibret deposit
Irish explorer Conroy Gold and Natural Resources has become increasingly confident in the Clontibret gold deposit following its latest set of results from its current infill drilling programme on the asset, though its shares continue to wane.
Deliveroo faces MP inquiry over hiring and working conditions of couriers
Deliveroo couriers's hiring and pay conditions face scrutiny from MPs in the latest gig economy legal case.
Lamprell pursues additional Saudi projects to gain 'stronger foothold' in Kingdom
London-listed oil equipment and services firm Lamprell updated investors on its development strategy in Saudia Arabia on Monday.
European Wealth Group appoints PhotonStar chairman to board
Investment management company European Wealth Group (EWG) on Monday appointed Jonathan Freeman to its board as a non-executive director.
KEFI Minerals' losses widen following Lanstead deal
AIM-listed gold exploration and development company KEFI Minerals saw losses widen during its last trading year as a result of higher operating costs and as a result of its new equity sharing agreement with Lanstead Capital.
Proactis pushes new brand identity across group
Spend management and business-to-business e-commerce company Proactis unveiled its new brand identity on Monday, which it said was designed to signify a higher level of engagement with customers, and help them leverage its technology solutions and expertise.
Ingenta signs reseller deal with Athens Technology Center
Content solutions technology provider Ingenta announced a value-added reseller partnership with Greece-based Athens Technology Center on Monday, which it said extended the breadth of solutions that it could offer to new and existing customers, and expand its product reach.
Connemara Mining pleased with latest results from Stonepark drilling
Irish gold and zinc exploration company Connemara Mining announced results from hole G11-2638-01 at the Stonepark Zinc Project on Monday, which was drilled into a key area of known high-grade mineralisation on the presumed eastern edge of the recently-announced maiden inferred mineral resource estimate.
Audioboom going all-out with crime podcasts, signs deal with A+E
Commercial podcasting producer and platform provider Audioboom Group updated the market on its ‘Audioboom Originals Network’ on Monday, announcing the launch of new, higher margin owned shows.
N4 Pharma makes solid progress with Nuvec programme
Specialist pharmaceutical reformulation company N4 Pharma updated the market on its ‘Nuvec’ programme on Monday, in respect of the delivery of DNA/RNA.
Volex returns to full profitability amid challenging market
Power and data cabling company Volex issued its preliminary results for the year ended 1 April on Monday, reporting a small improvement in revenue to $322. 4m from $319. 6m a year earlier.
Pub sales benefit from better weather, restaurants not
Sunnier weather helped herd more people into pubs last month, though the restaurant sector saw sales continue to wilt.
Cabot Energy sees raft of changes as High Power Petroleum populates roles
Cabot Energy on Monday appointed Scott Aitken as chief executive amid a slew of changes, including Keith Bush and Nicholas Morgan stepping down from their respective roles as chief executive and finance director.
Conygar Investment agrees to forward-sell Anglesey hotel
Property investment and development group, Conygar Investment Company, has exchanged contracts to forward-sell its 80-bedroom hotel at Parc Ciby in Anglesey to IM Properties, inn a deal that will see it pocket £6. 9m.