International News
Lyft plots route to $2.1bn IPO
Ride hailing firm Lyft expects to raise up to $2. 1bn in its upcoming initial public offering, it announced on Monday.
US open: Stocks overcome drag from Boeing heading into FOMC
Wall Street is extending last Friday's gains, despite the ongoing drag from Boeing, even as investors look to this week's Federal Reserve policy announcement.
Asia report: Markets firmer as hopes for trade deal rise
Markets in Asia finished in positive territory on Monday, with investors keeping their ears up for any news on the ongoing trade war between China and the US.
US homebuilder sentiment steady in March - NAHB
Sentiment among US housebuilders held steady in March, according to data released on Monday.
Dermira shares rocket after positive drug trial
Shares in Nasdaq’s Dermira have more than doubled after the biopharmaceutical company unveiled positive trials for a possible new eczema treatment.
EU trade surplus with US rises to more than €11bn
The European Union’s trade surplus with the United States continued to rise in January, further underlining tensions between Brussels and Washington.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of this week's Fed announcement; Boeing in focus
US stock futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Monday, with Boeing under pressure again as investors look to this week's Federal reserve policy announcement.
Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank confirm merger talks; shares jump
Shares in Deutsche Bank and its smaller rival Commerzbank rallied on Monday, after the two banks confirmed long-held speculation they were in merger talks.
FIS to buy Worldpay in $43bn cash and stock deal
Payments processor Worldpay has agreed to be bought by US financial services technology company FIS in a $43bn deal.