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FTSE 250 movers: G4S slumps; Rank Group rallies
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 5% at 20,938. 78 in afternoon trade on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: Travel & leisure stocks gain; Ocado falls
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% at 6,598. 36 in afternoon trade on Monday.
UK footfall rises again despite lockdown - Springboard
Footfall across the UK rose last week despite the lockdown and pent-up demand should underpin footfall at non-essential stores once they reopen, according to data released on Monday by retail analysts Springboard.
GardaWorld says it won't increase G4S offer
Canadian security services firm GardaWorld said on Monday that it will not raise its offer for G4S as it is not prepared to overpay, clearing the path for Allied Universal to buy its London-listed rival.
Finsbury Food interim profits dented by lockdown
Speciality cake maker Finsbury Food posted a drop in interim profit on Monday as revenues were dented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
London midday: Stocks fall amid inflation concerns, ahead of Johnson speech
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Monday amid worries about rising inflation, as investors awaited further details of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown, much of which was leaked overnight.
German business sentiment improves in February
German business sentiment improved in February despite the Covid-19 lockdown, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute.
JPMorgan upgrades Glencore to 'overweight'
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded its stance on shares of miner Glencore on Monday to ‘overweight’ from ‘neutral’ and lifted the price target to 350p from 280p.
London open: Stocks fall as investors eye lockdown easing plan
London stocks fell in early trade on Monday as investors awaited details on the government's roadmap out of lockdown.
Saga said to be in talks over £170m debt package
Saga, which specialises in products for the over-50s, is reportedly in talks about a £170m debt package as it looks to weather the coronavirus pandemic.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as Johnson set to outline lockdown exit plan
London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson due to outline the government’s lockdown exit strategy later in the day.
Monday newspaper round-up: Aircraft orders, John Lews, Gap
Orders for new aircraft all but dried up in January as the airline industry continued to be buffeted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Just four commercial aircraft orders were placed last month, according to ADS, the UK trade organisation. That’s the worst January on record for orders, down from 296 in January 2020. - Guardian.