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London close: Stocks drop as Ryanair weighs on airlines, Trump tweet dents sentiment
London stocks fell on Monday as US President Trump's latest Twitter outburst knocked sentiment, while a disappointing update from Ryanair weighed on airlines.
FX round-up: Pound dips as Foreign Secretary warns EU against miscalculations
Sterling was again on the back foot on Monday, against both the US dollar and the single currency, albeit marginally so.
US midday: Trading subdued as trade wars loom
Trading on Wall Street got off to a subdued start on Monday, as US President Donald Trump took a swing at Amazon and concerns over escalating trade wars dominated.
Stagecoach to trial UK's first full-sized driverless bus
Stagecoach will trial a full-sized driverless bus for the first time later this year, following successful tests of driverless pods in Greenwich.
Commodities: WTI pulls back after early gains, gold continues to slide
Commodities edged higher on Monday against the backdrop of a dip in the US dollar, even after crude oil futures surrendered early gains on the back of continued verbal sparring between Tehran and Washington at the weekend.
Results round-up
Convenience retailer McColl's was under the cosh on Monday as it posted a drop in first-half like-for-like sales following the demise of cigarette wholesaler Palmer & Harvey, said full-year adjusted earnings would be in line with the previous year and announced the resignation of chief financial officer Simon Fuller.
Director dealings: New Dunelm boss picks-up more shares near multi-year lows
Recently-appointed Dunelm boss Nick Wilkinson doubled his holdings in the furniture retailer's stock at the end of last week, even as its shares were trading just above the multi-year lows plumbed just a handful of sessions before.
Europe close: Stocks fall as Trump takes aim at Iran; Fiat Chrysler drops on CEO news
European stocks ended in the red on Monday as a warning from G-20 finance ministers and US President Trump's latest outburst on Twitter dented sentiment.
China 'won't devalue currency' despite trade war fears
China has insisted it will not devalue the yuan, as the country’s escalating trade war with the US continued to take its toll on currencies.
Sector movers: Fixed-line telecoms wanted after government reveals broadband proposals
Fixed line telecommunications providers were at the top of the leaderboard at the start of the week after news broke that the government would help finance the roll-out of full-fibre broadband services across the UK.
Symphony Environmental blasts 'misleading' BBC report as shares fall
Plastics group Symphony Environmental Technologies on Monday published a second defence of its oxo-biodegradable technology in response to a critical report from the BBC last week.
IWG suitors get deadline extension as Prime Opportunities drops out
IWG said on Monday that its suitors - TDR Capital, Terra Firma and Starwood - have been given more time to make an offer for the serviced office group.
US existing home sales drop 0.6% in June
Sales of US existing homes unexpectedly fell in June, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
Trump warns Iran to "never, ever threaten the US" or suffer consequences
US president Donald Trump warned Iran late on Sunday night via twitter not to threaten the US ever again or it would suffer severe consequences.
UK won't blink on Brexit, Jeremy Hunt warns EU
Newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the European Union risks forcing the UK out without a deal – and warned that the country will not "blink" in negotiations.
Amur Minerals' shares boosted following shipping collaboration with GEFCO
Nickel-copper sulphide mineral exploration and resource development firm Amur Minerals saw its shares jump on Monday after it entered into a memorandum of collaboration with GEFCO LLC.
Halliburton stock in red as it posts second-quarter numbers
Shares in US oilfield services giant Halliburton fell in early trading, despite second-quarter revenues narrowly beating market expectations.
Amazon warns UK that no-deal Brexit would risk 'civil unrest'
Amazon’s UK boss Doug Gurr warned Brexit secretary Dominic Raab in a meeting with senior business executives on Friday that Britain could face "civil unrest" within two weeks of a no-deal Brexit, the Times reported on Monday.
Tesla asks suppliers for cash to reduce costs and turn a profit
Tesla shares were down 3. 7% on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the electric car maker was asking suppliers for cash, to help it turn a profit.
Tuesday preview: Hammerson, Wizz Air, 'flash' euro area PMIs in focus
Corporate results will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, as the results season picks-up speed on both sides of the Pond.