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Johnson pledges to scrap corporation tax cut in u-turn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would scrap a planned cut in corporation tax and spend the revenue on the National Health Service.
Europe close: Stocks little changed amid mixed US-China trade news
European shares finished on a mixed note on Monday following conflicting reports about the current state of US-China trade negotiations.
Tuesday preview: US-China trade, Easyjet in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Tuesday will continue to be on the headlines around the ongoing US-China trade talks.
London close: Stocks edge higher despite gains for pound
London listed shares edged higher at the start of the week despite conflicting reports regarding the status of ongoing trade talks between Washington and Beijing and strength in Sterling.
Director dealings: TalkTalk founder picks up shares
TalkTalk executive chairman and founder, Charles Dunstone, picked up a big batch of shares in the telecommunications carrier at the end of the previous week.
Qiagen surges after confirming potential takeover talks
Shares in Qiagen jumped on Monday after the genetic testing company said it was contemplating options that included a possible sale.
Greencoat Renewables buys Killala Community Wind Farm
Ireland-focussed renewable infrastructure company Greencoat Renewables has acquired Killala Community Wind Farm, a 20. 4MW wind farm situated in County Mayo, it announced on Monday.
Jangada shares rise on positive developments at Pitombeiras
Natural resources company Jangada Mines updated the market on its ongoing exploration programme at its wholly-owned Pitombeiras vanadium, titanium and iron project in the state of Ceará, Brazil on Monday.
Genedrive infant hearing loss test gets CE mark
Molecular diagnostics company Genedrive announced on Monday that its antibiotic-induced hearing loss test, the ‘Genedrive MT-RNR1 ID’ kit, has obtained CE marking.
FTSE 100 movers: Aviva falls, NMC Health climbs
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 08% at 7,297. 18 in afternoon trade on Monday, as Aviva led the way lower.
Chinese officials grow more pessimistic on chances of US-China trade deal
US President Donald Trump's recent announcement that he had not agreed to any roll-back in already imposed trade tariffs on China had made authorities in Beijing turn more pessimistic on the chances that a phase-one deal between the two economic giants could be reached.
Saudi Aramco cancels plans for marketing shares in Europe
Saudi Arabia called off plans to formally market shares of its state oil company outside the kingdom and other Gulf countries in its initial public offering, reported The Financial Times.
FTSE 250 movers: Diploma rises, Renishaw drops
London's FTSE 250 was up by 0. 19% at 20,442. 33 in afternoon trade on Monday, with Diploma leading the way higher.
US open: Wall Street stumbles amid conflicting reports around US-China talks
Stocks in the States were trading on a mixed note at the start of the week on the back of somewhat downbeat reports around the state of the ongoing trade talks between the US and China.
Trump defends Biden after Kim Jong-un calls him a 'rabid dog'
America's President defended his potential Democratic party rival after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called him a ‘rabid dog’ that should be “beaten to death” with a stick.
Monday broker round-up
Croda International: Liberum Capital downgrades to hold with a target price of 4,400p.
IQGeo inks two contracts for $1.2m with existing customer
IQGeo on Monday signed two contracts worth over $1. 2m with an existing customer, increasing the number of its licensed users.
Broker tips: HSBC, Vodafone, Consort Medical
Analysts at Jefferies upgraded their recommendation for shares of HSBC from 'hold' to 'buy' in anticipation of an uplift to the lender's return on capital as it restructured some of its operations.
Berenberg hails Vodafone's move towards Open RAN technology
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for shares of Vodafone following the company's announcement that it was studying a possible redesign of all its European cell sites based on so-called Open RAN technology which the analysts said could yield multiple benefits, including sharply reduced operating and capital expenditure costs.
Aura Energy secures more cash as it progresses work on several fronts
Aura Energy has entered into a deed of variation with Lind Global Macro Fund to modify the convertible loan note agreement dated 30 April, it announced on Monday, in order to secure an advance of AUD 0. 35m (£0. 18m) pursuant to a convertible note with a face value of AUD 0. 42m.