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FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally on trade hopes; Hiscox drops on results
London's FTSE 100 was up 1. 1% at 7,381. 79 in afternoon trade on Monday amid growing optimism about a trade deal between the US and China.
CPPIB to buy US wind and solar operator Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy Group said on Monday that it has agreed to be taken private by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in a deal valued at $6. 1bn.
Banco Santander pays £350m for majority stake in UK fintech Ebury
Banco Santander has purchased a majority stake in UK financial technology firm Ebury for £350m.
Stryker to buy smaller rival Wright Medical for $4bn
Shares of Wright Medical surged on Monday after the medical device company agreed to be bought by larger rival Stryker for $4bn.
Eurozone manufacturing activity languishes at seven-year low
Activity in the eurozone manufacturing sector languished at seven-year lows in October, according to data released on Monday.
Antofagasta downgrades FY production guidance due to Chile protests
Chilean copper miner Antofagasta has downgraded its full-year production guidance following protests in Chile.
Peel Hunt starts Whitbread at 'buy'
Peel Hunt initiated coverage on shares of Premier Inn owner Whitbread at 'buy' with a 4,800p price target on Monday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher on trade deal hopes
US stocks pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street on Monday as investors grew increasingly optimistic that a trade deal will be struck between the US and China.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as miners rally; gambling sector hit
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, with miners leading the charge amid growing optimism over a Sino-US trade deal.
Ryanair narrows guidance amid 737 MAX delays
Ryanair narrowed its full-year profit guidance on Monday as it said passenger growth would be hit by a delay to the first deliveries of its new Boeing 737 MAX planes, but shares of the budget airline flew higher as its second-quarter numbers beat expectations.
Mothercare to appoint administrators for UK business
Mothercare shares sank on Monday after the retailer said it was appointing administrators for its UK high street chain, putting 2,500 jobs at risk.
Takeaway.com switches structure of Just Eat deal
Takeaway. com has changed the structure of its offer to buy London-listed online food delivery company Just Eat as it looks to fend off a rival bid from Prosus.
London open: Stocks gain amid renewed trade hopes
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, with miners pacing the advance amid growing optimism over a Sino-US trade deal.
4imprint hails 'robust' second-half demand
Promotional products direct marketer 4imprint Group said on Monday that demand activity remained "robust" in the second half as it sounded an upbeat note on full-year trading.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise amid Sino-US trade optimism
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday amid growing optimism over a Sino-US trade deal.
Monday newspaper round-up: Online gambling, Saudi Aramco, business confidence
Online casinos should be subject to maximum stake limits similar to the £2 limits imposed on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), according to a report released by a group of MPs who are demanding a “root and branch” overhaul of gambling law. In a wide-ranging report, members of the cross-party group on gambling-related harm – who include high-profile Conservatives such as Iain Duncan Smith – called for a raft of measures to protect vulnerable people. – Guardian.