The bluechip index's positive performance was helped by resilience in basic resources and energy, with Shell stock reaching a new record high at 2,750.50 pence. ---TPXImpact Holdings Backs Fiscal 2024 View After In-Line Revenue Growth in 1HTPXImpact Holdings said it backs it full-year targets as it expects to report strong revenue growth in the first half of year, in line with its expectations. ---Tristel Reports Growth on Strong International SalesTristel has reported much improved first-half earnings on strong revenue growth from continuing products--well ahead of market expectations--and sustained by higher overseas sales. ---Scirocco Energy Shares Rose After Ruvuma Stake SaleShares in Scirocco Energy rose on Monday after the group completed the sale of its 25% stake in the Ruvuma gas project in Tanzania for a consideration of $2.54 million. The Stoxx Europe 600 trades flat and the DAX and CAC 40 drop 0.1%, though the FTSE 100 gains 0.4% as oil and mining stocks rise.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 16, 2023 16:14 UTC