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FTSE 100 movers: Entain surges; JD Sports hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 2. 7% at 6,634. 79 in afternoon trade on Monday , kicking off the new year with a bang amid optimism over the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Great Western Mining pours first gold and silver at Mineral Jackpot
Great Western Mining has poured first gold and silver and produced a doré bar, it announced on Monday, as a pilot exercise using material from test spoil heaps on its Mineral Jackpot property in Mineral County, Nevada.
ITM Power reaches practical completion on Sheffield 'Gigafactory'
Energy storage and clean fuel technology company ITM Power updated the market on the fit-out and opening of its first ‘Gigafactory’ at Bessemer Park in Sheffield on Monday.
IGas Energy confirms lending facility headroom
IGas Energy updated the market following its reserve-based lending facility (RBL) semi-annual recalculation on Monday.
Dentsply Sirona to buy clear aligner maker Byte in $1.04bn deal
US dental products and technologies provider Dentsply Sirona has agreed to buy clear aligner maker Byte in a $1. 04bn all-cash deal.
Rolls-Royce to put UltraFan 'on ice' until new plane - report
Rolls-Royce's boss said the company would put its UltraFan engine programme on hold when testing ends in 2022 as it waits for new aeroplanes to be developed.
Week ahead: Global manufacturing, US jobs report in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week will be on a raft of survey results regarding manufacturing sector conditions around the globe and for the US jobs market.
US pre-open: Futures point to gains ahead of first session of 2021
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Monday as major indices looked set to build on last year's record-setting gains on the first day of trading for 2021.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains on Brexit deal, vaccine rollout
European shares continued to power ahead on the first session of the year, driven by the Brexit trade agreement and roll out of coronavirus vaccines across the region.
Europe open: Shares kick off 2021 higher on Brexit, vaccine optimism
European shares started the first session of the year in bright fashion, driven by the Brexit trade agreement and roll out of coronavirus vaccines across the region.
London midday: Stocks extend gains on vaccine optimism, M&A
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, kicking off the new year in style amid optimism over the latest Covid vaccine rollout, while deal news also provided a boost.
Centene to buy Magellan Health for $2.2bn
US health insurer Centene has agreed to buy Magellan Health in a deal valuing the healthcare services company at $2. 2bn (£1. 6bn) including debt.
UK post-Xmas shopper numbers fall 23% on tighter Covid curbs
Total shopper numbers across British retail destinations fell 23. 3% in the week to January 2 versus the previous week, as the government tightened Covid-19 restrictions in response to the rising number of cases, according to data released on Monday.
Mortgages surge in stamp duty holiday rush - BoE
Mortgage approvals hit their highest level since before the financial crisis in November as buyers rushed to arrange finance during the Chancellor's stamp duty holiday, a Bank of England survey showed.
Future gets FCA approval for GoCo takeover
Media company Future said on Monday that its £594m acquisition of GoCompare owner GoCo has been approved by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.
Asia report: Most markets rise as China manufacturing continues to grow
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on the first trading day of the year on Monday, as investors digested manufacturing data out of China and reacted to a jump in oil prices.
Mosman Oil sells Welch Project at 40pc premium
Exploration, development and production company Mosman Oil and Gas has signed a binding contract for the sale of the Welch Project in Texas for $0. 42m (£0. 24m) in cash, it announced on Monday, with Steadfast Energy Partners and Silver Dollar Energy Investments at a 50-50 share.
Brexit stockpiling sends UK factory activity to three-year high
UK manufacturing activity hit a three-year high in December as factories rushed to finish work before the deadline for Brexit trade talks, a survey showed.
Clinigen taps Sam Herbert for chief operating officer
Pharmaceutical and services company Clinigen has appointed Sam Herbert to the newly created role of chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Eurozone manufacturing PMI ends 2020 on strong note
Activity in the eurozone manufacturing sector hit its highest level in December last year since May 2018, according to a survey released on Monday.