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First Quantum Minerals denies takeover talks
First Quantum Minerals said on Monday that it is not engaged in discussions regarding a takeover bid but is in talks about a potential sale of a minority interest in its Zambian copper assets.
Mallinckrodt cheers investors with positive trial results
Shares in Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals jumped on Monday after the drug company reported positive results for a key Phase 3 clinical trial.
Whitbread buys three hotels in Germany
Premier Inn owner Whitbread said on Monday that it has bought three hotels in Germany for an undisclosed sum.
Keystone Law profits jump on strong recruitment
Keystone Law Group on Monday reported double-digit profit and revenue growth after a period of strong recruitment.
Canaccord Genuity upgrades Hurricane Energy to 'buy'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised Hurricane Energy to 'buy' from 'speculative buy' on Monday, highlighting some "fresh operational information" on its Lancaster early production system project in the group's interim results.
Pressure grows on WeWork founder to step aside - reports
Investors in WeWork are agitating for founder Adam Neumann to step down as chief executive, according to reports.
Tuesday preview: Ifo in focus after weak manufacturing data; TUI update due
In light of Thomas Cook's collapse, a trading update from holiday firm TUI will be the main highlight on the corporate front on Tuesday, while the German Ifo will also be closely watched following the release of weak manufacturing data.
Brighton Pier thanks weather for bright start to the year
The owners of Brighton’s 120-year old Palace Pier said on Monday that the current year had got off to a sunny start thanks to record weather over the August bank holiday.
Instem profits climb as outsourced services revenue jumps
Instem on Monday reported a jump in interim profits after booking double-digit revenue growth on the back of higher outsourced services and software as a service (SaaS) orders.
Europe midday: Markets drop on poor German manufacturing data
European stocks were lower at lunchtime on Monday following the release of weak German manufacturing data, while investors eyed trade negotiations between the US and China.
US pre-open: Stocks seen mixed as Chinese officials cut Washington trip short
US futures were pointing to a mixed open on Monday after Chinese trade officials cut short their trip to Washington.
London midday: TUI bucks trend as Footsie loses ground
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday amid worries about Sino-US trade relations and signs that the eurozone economy is stalling, although holiday firm TUI bucked the trend after rival Thomas Cook collapsed.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch for US-China trade news
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Monday, with investors once again starting the week with their attention firmly fixed on developments in the strained trade relationship between the United States and China.
Sports Direct makes £4m cash offer for Goals Soccer Centres
Sports Direct waded back into the takeover market on Monday with a discounted £4m cash offer to buy out scandal-hit Goals Soccer Centres.
Marks & Spencer CFO to step down
High Street retailer Marks & Spencer on Monday said chief financial officer Humphrey Singer had decided to leave the company after only 14 months in the job.
Berenberg upgrades Petra Diamonds after share price weakness
Berenberg upgraded its stance on Petra Diamonds stock to 'hold' from 'sell' on Monday, lifting the price target to 9p from 8p following weakness in the shares over the summer.
XLMedia warns on profits as regulations and costs weigh
Marketing group XLMedia warned on Monday that full-year earnings and revenues would be lower than expected as first-half results were hit by gambling regulations and increased corporate costs.
Iofina cuts losses as revenue boosted by rising iodine prices
Iofina on Monday reported a narrowing of its interim losses as revenue increased on the back of growth in sales volumes and higher iodine prices.
Thomas Cook collapses after rescue talks fail
Travel operator Thomas Cook finally collapsed on Monday as last-minute talks to save the industry giant failed, leaving 600,000 holidaymakers stranded around the world and putting 22,000 global jobs at risk.
Eurozone economy 'close to stalling' as output falls across manufacturing and services
The eurozone economy struggled in September as demand for both goods and services fell at the fastest rate in more than six years, data showed on Monday.