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US govt secures 100m doses of experimental Covid-19 vaccine in $2bn deal
The US government is to spend $2bn acquiring the first 100m doses of a potential vaccine for Covid-19 currently being jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
Vimto-maker Nichols reinstates dividend
Nichols is to reinstate its dividend, the soft drink manufacturer confirmed on Wednesday, despite reporting a slide in revenues after the Covid-19 pandemic dented global demand.
Profits tumble at Stagecoach as lockdown hurts demand
Stagecoach reported a sharp fall in full-year earnings on Wednesday after enduring what it called one of the most challenging periods in living memory.
Gold surges to nine-year high
Gold rallied in morning trading on Wednesday to hit a nine-year high, as it moved within sight of breaching all-time records.
UK government close to giving up on Brexit deal - report
The government is understood to be abandoning hopes of striking a post-Brexit trade deal in time to meet Boris Johnson’s July deadline, it was claimed on Wednesday.
Lockheed Martin sees earnings take off, ups guidance
Lockheed Martin reported a surge in second-quarter earnings and lifted its full-year guidance on Tuesday, after the US aerospace and defence giant shook off the impact of Covid-19.
Philip Morris sees earnings slide, beats forecasts
Shares in Philip Morris International sparked in pre-market trading on Tuesday, after its second-quarter numbers beat expectations and the US tobacco giant reinstated full-year forecasts.
UK house sales start to improve as lockdown eases
The UK housing market started to pick up speed in June, data collated by HM Revenue & Customs showed on Tuesday, as lockdown measures eased and demand rose.
Lockdown boosts parcel volumes at Royal Mail
Royal Mail has reported a spike in parcel volumes, after businesses shifted online and consumers sent more packages during lockdown.
UK grocery sales continue to grow at record rate
British grocery sales recorded the fastest rate of growth on record in the last three months to top £31bn, industry data showed on Tuesday.
Market turbulence helps boost profits at Julius Baer
Julius Baer reported a jump in interim profits on Monday, after the Swiss bank benefited from heightened volatility across markets.
M&S to cut 950 jobs after Covid-19 speeds up restructuring plans
Marks & Spencer is to axe 950 roles, it was confirmed on Monday, after the high street retailer accelerated its restructuring programme.
Interim profits tumble at SThree as Covid-19 curtails recruitment
SThree said on Monday that first half profits had nearly halved, after the Covid-19 pandemic curtailed hiring and dented fee income at the specialist STEM recruiter.
Enzymatica sees shares spike on positive Covid-19 research data
Shares in Enzymatica surged more than 70% on Monday after the Swedish life sciences firm claimed its ColdZyme mouth spray could potentially deactivate Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
European court strikes down EU-US data sharing deal
The main agreement companies use to transfer data between Europe and the US has been ruled invalid by the European Union’s highest court over surveillance fears.
Eurozone trade surplus rebounds sharply from April
The Eurozone trade balance rebounded sharply in May, as lockdown measures around the world started to ease, official data from the European Union showed on Thursday.
Deltic Energy rejects £12m takeover offer
Oil and gas explorer Deltic Energy has rejected a £12m takeover approach from Reabold Resources, it confirmed on Thursday.
Xaar trading in line with forecasts despite Covid-19 impact
Inkjet printing specialist Xaar said on Thursday that trading had been in line with expectations and that its restructuring remained on track despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
White House mulls travel ban for Chinese Communist Party members - report
The White House is mulling a ban on Chinese Communist Party members travelling to the US, it was reported on Thursday, the latest salvo in the escalating hostilities between the two countries.
Wells Fargo tumbles into the red, slashes dividend
US bank Wells Fargo has slashed its dividend after lower interest rates and soaring credit provisions prompted a slide into the red.