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US open: Stocks gain at the bell despite threats of further tariffs
Wall Street trading began with US stocks turning in some gains on Monday following last week's losses as investors continued to eye trade relations between the US and China.
Brexit deal possible in 6-8 weeks, says EU's Barnier
European Union chief negotiator Michel Barnier said it was "realistic" to hope that a Brexit deal could be negotiated in "six to eight weeks” .
Gulf Keystone Petroleum makes record profit in first half
Kurdistan-focussed operator and producer Gulf Keystone Petroleum announced its results for the half year ended 30 June on Monday, reporting record profit after tax of $26. 7m, up from $0. 7m in the same period last year.
GCP Student Living announces fresh placing
GCP Student Living updated the market on Monday, reporting that its operational property portfolio was now fully occupied for the 2018/19 academic year.
RPC surges after confirming talks over possible offer
RPC Group confirmed that it was in "preliminary discussions" with private equity groups over a potential offer for the plastics manufacturer.
Asia report: Markets mixed as US prepares mammoth round of China tariffs
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Monday, with investors keeping their attention firmly fixed on the ongoing trade battle between the US and China.
System1 ploughs investment into 'ad effectiveness' rating service
System1 is continuing to invest heavily as it prepares to launch its new advertising effectiveness ratings subscription later this year, but warned it had a loss-making half year as a result.
Debenhams still considering 'longer-term options', reviewing non-core assets
With its shares in freefall following reports that it has called in KPMG to explore restructuring plans, beleaguered department store chain Debenhams put out a statement on Monday in a bid to reassure investors.
Europe midday: Italian shares jump as economy minister pledges budget orthodoxy
Stocks have started the morning higher, with investors heartened by the absence of any headlines regarding fresh US sanctions on Chinese-made goods.
Residential Secure Income acquires 478 retirement homes from Places for People
Social housing investor Residential Secure Income has exchanged contracts to acquire 478 retirement homes from Places for People for £40. 2m.
UK GDP beats expectations in July as World Cup and weather provide a boost
The UK economy grew more than expected in the three months to July as the hot weather and the World Cup provided a boost, according to official data released on Monday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher as eyes remain on US-China trade relations
US stocks looked set for gains on Monday following last week's losses as investors continued to eye trade relations between the US and China.
HydroDec's gross profit increase offset by ailing Australian operations
Specialist re-refiner of industrial oils HydroDec on Monday reported an increase in first-half losses after deciding to scrap its costly Australian operations.
London midday: Stocks turn higher as banks rally, GDP beats expectations
London stocks had edged higher by midday on Monday after a flat start, as banking stocks rallied and the mood was boosted by the release of better-than-expected economic growth figures.
Abcam plummets as margin forecast offsets growth
Life sciences research firm Abcam saw its shares dive on Monday after a strong set of preliminary results were overshadowed by the firm’s profit forecast for the new financial year landing "well below" expectations.
Polemos agrees to terms on Digitalbox acquisition
Polemos has agreed to acquire Digitalbox Publishing as part of a reverse takeover following its classification as a cash shell back in March.
Ascent Resources sees production slip in August, warns of September shut-in
Ascent Resources saw total production for the month of August fall 10% month-on-month to 727,851 cubic metres, while average daily production slipped 11% to 23,456 cubic metres.
Victoria confident for full-year as revenue steps up
Floor coverings designer, manufacturer and distributor Victoria on Monday reported a rise in revenue as the company remains confident of meeting full-year expectations.
Ted Baker brings footwear licence back in-house
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has agreed to buy No Ordinary Shoes from its footwear licensee Pentland for £13m plus an adjustment for net assets expected to be between £4m and £8m, payable in cash on completion.