Abingdon Health (ABDX) shares jumped 38.81% to 46.5p following new antigen test roll-out
In recent weeks, shares in Abingdon Health have jumped following the publication of a report which outlined that the Group will manufacture the KnowNow COVID-19 antigen saliva test.
The new antigen test, which is soon to be rolled out across the UK, is reportedly the first test that can detect ‘active’ COVID-19 from a saliva swab rather than ‘harmless viral fragments’.
The report Vatic Health, a UK-based health company, has signed a supply agreement with Abingdon Health with the objective of rolling out up to 100 million of the tests every year.
Panthera Resources (PAT) shares rose 14.29% to 14p after it concludes agreements
On Monday, the India and West African-focused gold exploration and development group outlined that it had settled agreements with Metal Mining India Private and its shareholders.
MMI is the Company's joint venture ("JV") partner in India, in respect of the Bhukia Project. It said ownership interest in the Bhukia and Taregaon projects in India via IGL has increased to 100% (giving Panthera a 95% interest) if prospecting licences (PLs) are granted in the future.
Online Blockchain (OBC) shares ticked up 11.52% to 60.5p as cryptocurrencies soar
Shares in Online Blockchain have increased by around 40% since the beginning of the month. The stock continues to jump in value as the global crypto market hits record highs with. In recent weeks, Ethereum and several other cryptocurrencies have reached all-time highs.
According to CoinMarketCap’s price index, the overall cryptocurrency market is now worth more than $2.75 trillion, making the market more valuable than the richest companies.
CMC Markets (CMCX) shares fell 8.39% to 248.5p as revenue nearly halves in value
In its half-year results for the year to 30 September 2021, CMC Markets saw revenue decline by nearly half which it said was as a result of a decrease in market volatility that has resulted in lower client trading activity and client income retention reverting towards guided levels.
As a result, it announced an interim dividend for the period of 3.50p, down from 9.2p in 1H21. The total dividend for the year is expected to be in line with policy at 50% of profit after tax.