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FTSE 250 movers: Leisure stocks gain; Moneysupermarket hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 250 was up 1. 8% at 21,416. 55 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Vivendi surges after saying it may spin off UMG by year end
Vivendi shares surged on Monday after the French media conglomerate said over the weekend that it may spin off its Universal Music Group subsidiary by the end of the year.
FTSE 100 movers: Travel & leisure stocks rally; dollar-earners decline
London’s FTSE 100 was up 2. 1% at 6,729. 53 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Sterling pushes past $1.39 amid vaccine optimism
Sterling pushed past the $1. 39 level on Monday for the first time in nearly three years, boosted by optimism over the vaccine rollout.
London midday: Stocks, sterling gain amid vaccine hopes
London stocks were firmly in the black by midday on Monday, while sterling pushed past the $1. 39 level for the first time in nearly three years amid optimism over the vaccine rollout.
Shore Capital downgrades Ashmore on valuation grounds
Shore Capital downgraded Ashmore to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ on Monday on valuation grounds as it cut its forecasts.
London open: Stocks rally on vaccine hopes, as Nikkei hits 30-year high
London stocks rallied in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from a positive session in Asia, amid optimism over the vaccine rollout.
Lanxess to buy Emerald Kamala in $1.08bn deal
German specialty chemicals company Lanxess has agreed to buy US-based rival Emerald Kalama Chemical in a $1. 08bn deal.
JTC buys INDOS for up to £12.5m
JTC said on Monday that it has bought INDOS, a specialist in the provision of depositary, ESG and AML oversight services for alternative investment funds, for up to £12. 5m.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on vaccine rollout optimism
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday amid optimism over the vaccine rollout.
Monday newspaper round-up: Lockdown easing, Woodford, EY
An influential group of MPs has urged the government to spell out the impact its lockdown-easing measures would have on economic growth and the number of coronavirus infections. Calling for evidence to be published alongside the government’s reopening road map to be announced on 22 February, the Treasury select committee said it would help the public to better understand the implications of restrictions and the costs and benefits of making changes. - Guardian.