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London close: Stocks recover from losses despite renewed selling in US tech space
Stocks were little changed on the next to last trading session of the month, with traders opting to sit on their hands ahead of key policy announcements from two of the main foreign central banks, the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve, scheduled for later in the week and before a keenly awaited decision on interest rates from the Bank of England on Thursday.
Sector movers: M&A chatter lifts Vodafone, offsetting tech malaise
Cyclicals paced gains in the market place on Monday, as M&A chatter boosted stock in mobile telecommunications services vendor Vodafone.
US pre-open: Caterrpillar gains help offset rise in Treasury yields
Wall Street is seen starting on a mixed note as higher US Treasury bond yields offset a sizeable earnings beat from heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar.
London midday: Stocks come off lows, analysts cautious ahead of BoE
Stocks have come off their lows of the session, with traders opting to sit on their hands ahead of key policy announcements from two of the main foreign central banks scheduled for later in the week and before a keenly awaited decision on interest rates from the Bank of England on Thursday.
Hiscox beats forecasts for first half profits
Hiscox beat analysts' forecasts for the first six months of the year, posting a double-digit increase in profits while telling shareholders that the field was wide open to continue growing its Retail arm.
London open: Stocks dip with central banks in focus
Stocks are trading slightly lower at the start of the week, with all eyes on foreign central banks and ongoing trade negotiations around the world ahead of a keenly awaited policy announcement from the Bank of England later in the week.
Senior bumps up interim payout, says end-market demand "generally healthy"
Senior bumped up its interim dividend payout, even as it said it was "watching with care" for any impact from the geopolitical trade discussions, thanks to an improved performance at both of its main divisions.
London pre-open: Footsie to start lower, tracking losses on Wall Street
London's top flight index is seen starting the session moderately lower, tracking losses on Wall Street last Friday.