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US close: Stocks kick-off fourth quarter on a mixed note
Wall Street trading began the week and the quarter with mixed results, despite news of a last-minute breakthrough in trade talks between the US and Canada, as weaker-than-expected readings on factory sector activity weighed on sentiment.
Tuesday preview: Central bank speakers, Ferguson in focus
Central bank speakers will be in the spotlight on Tuesday, with Bank of England chief economist, Andrew Haldane, scheduled to chair a session at the Rebuilding Macroeconomics Annual Conference on "Bringing Psychology and Social Sciences into Macroeconomics", at 0945 BST, in London.
Europe close: Italian stocks underperform as risk premium widens
Stocks on the Continent were mostly higher at the start of the fourth quarter with news of a last-minute breakthrough in talks between the US and Canada to renegotiate the terms of their free trade area with Mexico offsetting concerns around Italy's public finances.
London close: Top flight index starts the fourth quarter on a down note
London's blue chip stocks finished slightly lower on the first day of October as positive manufacturing data and encouraging news on North American trade were offset by a Ryanair profit warning and housing sector angst.
Deliveroo sales double but losses also widen
UK start up Deliveroo announced in its annual results on Monday that its sales have more than doubled to £277m but losses at the company also ballooned to reach £185m.
Staffline expands UK footprint with Passionate About People acquisition
Recruitment and training business Staffline added Passionate About People to the wider group for an undisclosed sum on Monday, in line with its acquisition criteria.
US open: Wall Street trading kicks off the new quarter with some early gains
Wall Street trading began the week and the quarter with some gains following news of a last-minute breakthrough in trade talks between the US and Canada.
Kingswood acquires Marchant McKechnie
Wealth management outfit Kingswood has acquired Marchant McKechnie Independent Financial Advisers for a total maximum consideration of £4m.
Avocet faces uncertain future due to £30m debt
Avocet Mining saw its share price dive on Monday after the company warned that its future hinged on talks with its major lender and largest shareholder.
Broker tips: Tesco, Serco, Mitie, Rentokil, Barclays
Analysts at ShoreCap reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for shares of Tesco ahead of the grocer's half-year numbers due out on Wednesday.
Sector movers: Airlines and housebuilders drop
Airlines and housebuilders fell on Monday, while electronic and electrical equipment was one of the sectors on the up.
Royal Mail warns on profits over cost-cutting challenges
Royal Mail put out a mid-afternoon profit warning on Monday after finding it difficult to cut costs due to the new pensions and pay deal agreed with unions earlier this year.
House prices down only in one quarter of postcodes - Propdex
Out of the 2,198 UK post codes only 515 saw prices fall significantly compared to last year, according to new research from Propdex.
Director dealings: GVC brass sell £20m of shares
GVC chief executive Kenny Alexander and non-executive chairman Lee Feldman disposed of £20m worth of ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed gambling business on Monday.
Big Sofa dives due to planned £1.7m fundraise
Shares in video technology firm Big Sofa Technologies plummeted on Monday after the company announced plans to raise £1. 7m through a subscription of 56. 2m shares at a discounted price.
FTSE 100 movers: Royal Mail mauled, Rentokil makes a catch
Airlines and housebuilders were among the losers as London's FTSE 100 index slipped into the red on Monday, in contrast to its smaller sibling and European cousins.
Pfizer CEO steps down after eight years
Pfizer chief executive Ian Read will step down from the role after almost eight years at the helm of one of the world's largest pharmaceuticals companies.
Hammond promises Brexit 'dividend', calls for digital services tax
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has insisted there will be a Brexit “dividend” once the UK leaves the European Union.
FTSE 250 movers: Serco chugs higher, Just Group drags on board departure
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 62% at 20,433. 53 in afternoon trade on Monday.
UK considering Irish border compromise in Brexit talks - report
The Prime Minister Theresa May is understood to be considering a new approach to the Irish border, according to reports, as she seeks to end the stalemate between the UK and European Union.