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Aon, Willis Towers abandon $30bn merger
Aon and Willis Towers Watson have abandoned a $30bn merger that would have created the world’s biggest insurance broker, after the US Department of Justice objected on competition grounds.
FTSE 250 movers: Ferrexpo gains; Ultra Electronics falls after Friday's surge
London’s FTSE 250 was 0. 2% firmer at 22,923. 89 in afternoon trade on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: IAG flies higher; B&M hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,036. 23 in afternoon trade on Monday.
ITV to invest in £2.5m for minority stake in Live Tech Games
Broadcaster ITV has agreed to invest £2. 5m in cash for a minority shareholding in Live Tech Games, a platform that combines mobile entertainment and live gaming tournaments.
PerkinElmer to buy BioLegend for $5.25bn
US medical diagnostic company PerkinElmer has agreed to buy BioLegend, a provider of life science antibodies and reagents, for around $5. 25bn in cash and shares.
RBC Capital downgrades B&M European Value to 'sector perform'
RBC Capital Markets downgraded its stance on shares of discount retailer B&M European Value Retail on Monday to ‘sector perform’ from ‘outperform’ as it pointed to better valuation upside elsewhere.
Biffa found guilty of exporting banned waste again
The Environment Agency said on Monday that waste management company Biffa has been found guilty of exporting more than 1,000 tonnes of household waste to Asia.
London midday: Stocks in the red as sterling rallies
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday, with dollar-earners pacing the decline as sterling rallied, ahead of a week packed full of earnings.
Dignity appoints John Castagno as chairman
Funeral services provider Dignity has appointed John Castagno as its new chairman with effect from last Friday.
Persimmon finance director Mike Killoran to retire
Persimmon said on Monday that group finance director Mike Killoran plans to retire early next year after 25 years with the housebuilder.
German business sentiment deteriorates in July - Ifo
German business sentiment unexpectedly deteriorated in July amid supply issues and a rise in Covid cases, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute.
Heathrow Covid-19 losses reach £2.9bn
Heathrow said on Monday that its cumulative losses from the Covid-19 pandemic have reached £2. 9bn.
NewRiver REIT to sell pubs business to Admiral Taverns for £222m
NewRiver REIT has agreed to sell its pubs business, Hawthorn Leisure REIT, to pub operator Admiral Taverns for around £222. 3m in cash.
Ryanair Q1 losses widen but traffic forecast lifted
Budget airline Ryanair reported a widening of its first-quarter losses on Monday as it continued to be impacted by Covid restrictions, but lifted its traffic forecast as bookings have surged in recent weeks.
London open: Stocks edge lower ahead of busy earnings week
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week of corporate news.
London open: Stocks seen down ahead of busy corporate calendar
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week of corporate news.
Monday newspaper round-up: British economy, Post Office, Selfridges
The British economy is growing at its fastest pace in 80 years and could recover its pre-pandemic size by the end of this year, according to a leading economic forecaster. Buoyed by the vaccine rollout and a bounce back in consumer spending, the EY Item Club said it now expected GDP to grow by 7. 6% – which would be the fastest annual growth in national income since 1941. The UK economy shrank by 9. 8% in 2020, the worst performance in the G7. - Guardian.
FTSE 250 movers: Ultra Electronics surges; Centrica loses ground
London’s FTSE 250 was 0. 8% higher in afternoon trade on Friday at 22,851. 90.
Premier Foods FY profit seen at top end of expectations
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods said on Friday that full-year adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be at the top end of its expectations after "a very encouraging start to the year".
FTSE 100 movers: NatWest rallies; Flutter gives back gains
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% at 7,008. 98 in afternoon trade on Friday.