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Boards risk missing targets for non-white directors
Board-level complacency and fear of change risk failure to achieve government-approved targets for ethnic minority representation at the top of British business, a report says.
US close: Dow bounces back from Friday sell-off, closes 400 points higher
Stocks closed sharply higher on Monday as US stocks attempted to regain some of the heavy losses recorded on Friday after China's fast-spreading coronavirus sparked a sell-off on the Street.
US open: Stocks record early gains despite lingering coronavirus fears
Trading got off to a positive start on Monday as US stocks attempted to regain some of the heavy losses recorded on Friday after China's fast-spreading coronavirus sparked a sell-off on the Street.
UK plans ban sale of polluting cars after 2035
The UK government announced on Tuesday that it intends to target all polluting cars in a ban that will phase out the sales of such models.
Chinese 5G roll-out could face delays due to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak could delay China’s roll-out of 5G networks in the UK, reported CNBC on Tuesday.
Europe close: Stocks finish at session highs despite virus fears
Stocks on the Continent finished at their best levels of the session despite the still increasing number of confirmed coronavirus cases.
London close: Stocks rally as investors put coronavirus worries to one side
London stocks rallied on Tuesday as BP gained on the back of well-received results, while miners also put in a strong performance.
Wednesday preview: Services sector PMIs, Smurfit Kappa in the spotlight
Financial markets' attention will shift towards services sector activity around the globe, with purchasing managers' surveys due out in the US, UK and euro area.
Broker tips: Keywords Studios, Petropavlovsk, Capita
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on video games industry outsourcer Keywords Studios from 1,400p to 1,700p and upped its rating on the firm from 'hold' to 'buy' on Tuesday, saying it was time to back a "multi-year winner".
Director dealings: Bonhill CEO ups stake
Bonhill Group revealed on Tuesday that chief executive Simon Stilwell had purchased 145,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed business-to-business media company.
CMA orders Just Eat and Takeaway to stay separate
The competition watchdog has told Just Eat and Takeaway. com to keep their businesses separate while it decides whether to refer their merger for investigation.
Ikea to close first large UK branch with 350 potential layoffs
Ikea is set to close its first large UK store in Coventry city center over the summer putting 350 jobs at risk.
John Rogers starts work as WPP finance chief
WPP announced that John Rogers had joined the advertising group as chief financial officer designate from Sainsbury's.
UBS ups targets for swathe of UK homebuilders
UBS marked up its target prices for the majority of UK-listed homebuilders in the wake of the general elections.
Beowulf gets no clarity from Swedish government response
Mineral exploration and development company Beowulf Mining has received a response to its chief executive’s letter to Sweden’s Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation, it announced on Tuesday.
FTSE 250 movers: Kaz rallies; Micro Focus tumbles on results
London’s FTSE 250 was up 1. 2% at 21,411. 57 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
One in three UK employees stuck in low-quality jobs
New research published on Tuesday by the Health Foundation shows that one in three (36%) UK employees report having a low-quality job and risk having poor health for it.
Project delays see Petards warn of loss for 2019
Security and surveillance system developer Petards updated the market on its trading for 2019 on Tuesday, saying its result, while not yet finalised, was expected to be a loss before tax.
FTSE 100 movers: Ferguson rallies on US listing plans; NMC Heath falls again
London’s FTSE 100 was up 1. 3% at 7,422. 24 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Power Metal to continue preliminary exploration at Alamo
Metals exploration and development company Power Metal Resources (POW) updated the market on developments at the Alamo project in Arizona on Tuesday, reporting that initial due diligence had now been completed, including a site visit by the POW chairman, chief executive officer and its competent person.
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