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Google to change global ad practices in landmark antitrust deal
Google announced on Monday that it would change its global advertising practices after caving into pressure from French antitrust authorities for the first time.
Northern Ireland business group issues plea to UK government to end Brexit uncertainty
The Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group issued a plea to the UK Government and the EU to end the uncertainty for business.
US open: Stocks head south despite ongoing optimism around economic reopening
Wall Street stocks traded lower early on Monday despite ongoing optimism regarding the US economy reopening in the summer.
US close: Dow Jones and S&P 500 close lower, Nasdaq edges higher
Wall Street stocks turned a mixed performance on Monday despite ongoing optimism regarding the US economy reopening in the summer.
Tuesday preview: US jobs market, Paragon Banking Group in focus
America's jobs market will be in focus again on Tuesday as the National Federation of Independent Business releases its small business optimism index.
Europe close: Shares mostly higher despite drag from miners, German issues
European shares were mostly higher on Monday, having erased earlier declines as investors shrugged off weaker-than-expected China trade data and a profits warning from workspace provider IWG.
Jeff Bezos to fly to space in July
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced on Monday that he and his brother will be flying to space next month.
Spectral MD Holdings to float on AIM
Spectral MD Holdings will float on the London Stock Exchange to raise the monies needed for further clinical trials and enter into the UK and European markets.
London close: Stocks cling to gains as housebuilders, Royal Mail rise
London equity markets managed to cling onto their gains by the close on Monday, with strength in the housebuilding sector helping to offset weak mining stocks after disappointing Chinese data.
Broker tips: Sainsbury's, Taylor Wimpey
Analysts at Jefferies downgraded supermarket giant Sainsbury's from 'buy' to 'hold' on Monday, stating that while they remained "upbeat" on UK grocers, there appeared to be better value elsewhere.
Director dealings: EPE lowers stake in Luceco
Luceco revealed on Monday that EPE Special Opportunities had disposed of 4. 5m ordinary shares in the London-listed LED lighting products group.
Omega still waiting on government for Covid-19 test manufacture details
Medical diagnostics company Omega updated the market on its UK government manufacturing contract on Monday, reporting that it remained in regular dialogue with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide manufacturing capacity for Covid-19 lateral flow antigen tests.
FTSE 250 movers: Housebuilders rally; IWG slumps on profit warning
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 3% at 22,908. 64 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Low-paid UK workers at higher risk of losing jobs with end of furlough scheme
Low-paid UK workers are at higher risk of losing their employment once the UK government’s furlough scheme ends in September, revealed the latest analysis from the Resolution Foundation.
HSBC names two new co-heads for Asia Pacific business
HSBC has appointed two veteran bankers to manage its operations in Asia-Pacific.
US pre-open: Futures mixed following G7 tax reform agreement
Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Monday despite ongoing optimism regarding the US economy reopening in the summer.
Landore Resources makes drilling progress at Junior Lake
Landore Resources updated the market on the progress of its 2020-2021 drilling programme at the BAM Gold Deposit on the Junior Lake Property in Ontario on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: BT rallies; miners retreat
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% at 7,089. 12 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Jefferies lowers Sainsbury's to 'hold', remains 'upbeat' on UK food retailers
Analysts at Jefferies downgraded supermarket giant Sainsbury's from 'buy' to 'hold' on Monday, stating that while they remained "upbeat" on UK grocers, there appeared to be better value elsewhere.