Omega Diagnostics
Omega Diagnostics Group Plc (LON:ODX) was popular on UK.investing.com after the company announced it had received a contract from the UK government to provide manufacturing capacity for Covid-19 lateral flow antigen tests. Shares opened the week at 73.50p before hitting a high of 117.98p on Thursday after the announcement. Shares pared back some of the meteoric gains and closed the week at 85.00p.
Sundial Growers
US-listed Sundial Growers Inc (NASDAQ:SNDL) has been popular as cannabis companies have seen high volatility in their shares. The company produces, distributes an sells cannabis for both medical and adult-use market. Shares opened the week at $1.15, hit a high of $3.94 on Thursday before closing the week at $2.08.
Argo Blockchain
UK-listed cryptocurrency miner Argo Blockchain PLC (LON:ARB) signed a letter of intent with DPN LLC on Thursday, setting out the terms to acquire 320 acres of land in West Texas where the company plans on building a new mining facility within the next 12 months. Shares opened the week at 105.00p, hit a high of 145.00p on Friday before paring back slightly and closing at 143.00p.
BP
Oil major BP PLC (LON:BP) has had a mixed week. Shares opened the week at 253.30p and closed on Monday with gains of 4% at 261.95p. There has been a slow grind lower throughout the rest of the week and shares ended at 261.80p.
Lloyds Banking Group
UK financial services company Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) shares opened the week at 38.10p and rose 2% on Monday. Shares hit a high of 38.22 on Wednesday before closing the week lower at 37.10p.
