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FTSE 250 movers: Hunting gushes higher but IG slumps
London's FTSE 250 was up 1% to 20,250. 80 in afternoon trade on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: Old Mutual marches higher but EasyJet flies lower
London's FTSE 100 index was up 0. 5% to 7,528. 91 in afternoon trade on Monday amid hopes that the US tax reform bill will be passed this week.
US housebuilder sentiment hits 18-year high in December
Sentiment among US housebuilders improved more than expected in December, hitting an 18-year high, according to data released on Monday.
Stanley Gibbons says no reason for share price jump
Philately specialist Stanley Gibbons noted the recent jump in its share price on Monday and said it knows no reason for the movement.
Hershey to buy Amplify Snack Brands in $1.6bn deal
Hershey has agreed to buy Amplify Snack Brands in a $1. 6bn deal.
Campbell Soup to buy snack maker Snyder's-Lance for $50.00 per share
Campbell Soup has agreed to buy snack maker Snyder's-Lance for $50. 00 per share in an all-cash transaction.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher amid tax reform hopes
US futures pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street on Monday as investors grew increasingly hopeful that the US tax reform bill will be passed this week.
London midday: Stocks hold gains amid US tax reform hopes
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday amid expectations the US tax reform bill will be passed soon.
UK manufacturing orders hold steady in December - CBI
UK manufacturing orders held steady in December, according to the latest figures from the Confederation of British Industry.
Germany's Vonovia to buy Buwog in €5.2bn deal
Germany’s Vonovia has agreed to Austrian real estate group Buwog in a deal that values the company at €5. 2bn.
Credit Suisse downgrades Ryanair on labour inflation risks
Credit Suisse cut its stance on Ryanair to ‘neutral’ from ‘outperform’ and slashed the price target to €16. 18 from €19. 32 after the budget airline said on Friday that it will recognise pilot unions for the first time in its history as it looks to avoid strikes over Christmas.
London open: Stocks rise amid US tax reform hopes
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with sentiment underpinned by US tax reform hopes.
John Laing makes further investment in Australia
John Laing Group said on Monday that its Cross Yarra Partnership has reached agreement with Melbourne Metro Rail Authority for the financial close of the Tunnel and Stations Package as part of the Metro Tunnel Project.
EasyJet confirms acquisition of Air Berlin assets
EasyJet confirmed on Monday that it has bought part of collapsed Air Berlin's operations at Berlin Tegel Airport.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher on US tax hopes
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Monday, buoyed by a positive session in the US.