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Contested US election is investors' biggest fear - survey
A disputed US presidential election has outstripped Covid-19 to be the biggest concern for investors, according to a survey.
Asia report: Markets mixed on positive China industrial data
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, as investors digested the latest economic data out of China, as well as reports of fresh corporate sanctions being imposed by the US.
Trump used losses to pay no income tax, report says
US President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 and in many years paid none at all, the New York Times reported after obtaining tax return information Trump has withheld.
Europe open: Shares make strong start to week
European stocks made a solid start to the week, rebounding from last week’s poor performance as upbeat corporate news and hopes of a Brexit deal cheered investors look for bargains.
Mosman shares surge on Stanley-4 flow rate
Oil exploration, development and production company Mosman Oil and Gas updated the market on development drilling recently carried out at the Stanley Project on Monday, where it has a 16. 5% working interest.
InnovaDerma secures distribution deals in Australia, America
Beauty, personal care and life sciences company InnovaDerma updated the market on Monday, reporting that its US-based PCA Group has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for all of its topical brands in North America and South America.
NQ Minerals reports improved production at Hellyer
NQ Minerals announced on Monday that its flagship Hellyer Mine in Tasmania, Australia, has successfully increased production and processing rates up to 165 tonnes per hour, with plans being finalised to increase production further to 180 tonnes per hour, or around 1. 5 million tonnes per annum.
London open: Stocks rise on solid Asian cues; HSBC surges
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from solid gains in Asia after the release of encouraging Chinese data.
Incanthera upbeat on 'Sol' skin sensitisation study
Specialist oncology company Incanthera reported positive data from a skin sensitisation study of its skin cancer technology ‘Sol’ on Monday.
Total exits Brazil's Foz Do Amazonas Basin
Total announced on Monday that it has exited the Foz Do Amazonas Basin in Brazil, having agreed to transfer its equity interest in five exploration blocks located 120 kilometers offshore to Petrobras.
China industrial profits rise for fourth month
Profits in China's industrial sector rose for the fourth month running in August as factories continued to recover from the Covid-19 shutdown.
Aldi to invest £1.3bn in UK as profits soar
Discount supermarket chain Aldi said it would invest £1. 3bn in the UK over the next two as British profits full-year profits soared by 49%.
Mears sells Scotland domiciliary care business
Housing provider Mears has completed its exit from domiciliary care, with the disposal of its Scotland Domiciliary Care (SDC) business, it announced on Monday.
Fulham Shore delays FY results again, expects to report revenue growth
Franco Manco owner Fulham Shore delayed the publication of its full-year results again on Monday due to the Covid-19 crisis but said it expects to report revenue growth and that the imposition of a 10pm curfew is unlikely to have an impact.
Reach H1 profit slumps but sees strong digital recovery in Q3
Daily Mirror owner Reach said first-half profits more than halved although third quarter digital advertising had shown a strong recovery.
Imperial Brands delays sale of worldwide premium cigars business
The sale of Imperial Brands' worldwide premium cigars business has been delayed due to the Covid-19 crisis.
William Hill and Caesars in advanced talks, Mears exits domiciliary care
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 78 points higher on Monday, having closed up 0. 34% on Friday at 5,842. 67.
Diageo reports good start to financial year
Diageo said it made a good start to the current financial year as the drinks company's US business beat expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher after solid Asian performance
London stocks were to rise at the open on Monday following a solid session in Asia.
Monday newspaper round-up: High streets, IWG, SSP
Business leaders have heaped pressure on the government to agree a last-minute Brexit trade deal after a survey showed that more than three-quarters backed an agreement with Brussels. The CBI warned ministers that only 4% of company bosses from a survey of 648 said they supported a no deal Brexit, while 77% said they wanted a deal. - Guardian .