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US close: Stocks reverse gains to end up as tech sector provides a boost
US stocks reversed early losses to end higher on Monday, led by strength in the technology sector even as worries about a trade war continued to play on investors’ minds.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners retreat on China data; Micro Focus rallies on disposal
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 8% to 7,576. 41 in afternoon trade on Monday, with miners pacing the decline amid growing concerns about a trade war.
US manufacturing activity picks up in June - ISM
Growth in the US economy's manufacturing sector unexpectedly picked up in June, according to data from the US Institute for Supply Management.
Chemring wins two contracts worth $42m
Chemring's US subsidiary Chemring Countermeasures has been awarded two contracts worth around $42m.
Premier Foods backs CEO after Oasis attempt to oust him
Mr Kipling and Bisto owner Premier Foods hit back at major shareholder Oasis Management after it tried to oust chief executive officer Gavin Darby, who has been in the role since 2013.
Plus500 bumps up full-year expectations again
Online trading platform Plus500 said on Monday that it has "materially" increased its expectations for the year to the end of December 2018 following a strong performance in the second quarter.
US pre-open: Stocks to drop as trade war woes intensify
US futures pointed to a downbeat open on Wall Street on Monday amid growing worries about a trade war as tensions between US President Trump and the EU escalate.
London midday: Stocks stay red as miners drop; manufacturing data in focus
London stocks were still firmly in the red by midday on Monday, with miners under pressure and investors nervous about escalating trade tensions.
Micro Focus agrees sale of SUSE business for $2.5bn
Micro Focus has agreed to sell its SUSE software business to Swedish private equity group EQT for $2. 5bn in cash.
Purplebricks breaks into Canada with £29m acquisition
Online estate agent Purplebricks has agreed to buy Canadian real estate group DuProprio/ComFree (DPCF) for C$51m (£29. 3m) in cash.
Eve Sleep crashes as it warns on profit after sales fall short
Eve Sleep crashed on Monday after warning on profits as first-half sales fell short of its expectations and the company announced that chief executive officer Jas Bagniewski will be leaving the business with immediate effect by "mutual consent".
UK manufacturing growth ticks up in June but still subdued
Growth in the UK manufacturing sector ticked a little higher in June but remained relatively subdued, according to data released on Monday.
Playtech tumbles after profit warning
Playtech tumbled on Monday after the gambling software company issued a profit warning following a disappointing performance in Asia.
LondonMetric sells two M&S stores, buys Durham development
LondonMetric Property has sold two M&S convenience stores for £10. 7m, reflecting a net initial yield of 4. 5%, and purchased a convenience development in Durham pre-let to Lidl for £13. 3m, reflecting a yield on cost of 5. 4%.
London open: Stocks drop amid growing trade war fears; miners weigh
London stocks fell in early trade on Monday, led lower by the mining sector amid growing trade war concerns.
Meggitt ups full-year revenue guidance, announces divisional restructure
Engineer Meggitt upped its revenue guidance for the year on Monday following a stronger-than-expected second quarter as it announced a divisional restructure.
London pre-open: Stocks to drop amid trade war fears; China data in focus
London stocks were set for a downbeat open on Monday amid growing trade warn concerns and following disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures.