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Europe close: Stocks finish lower on weak manufacturing data
European stocks were still lower by end-of-play on Monday following the release of weak German manufacturing data, while investors eyed trade negotiations between the US and China.
SpaceX to share 'Starship' progress on Saturday as it continues quest to Mars
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted over the weekend that he was overseeing development of the Starship in Boca Chica, Texas.
Deprived regions to suffer 'double whammy' in no-deal Brexit
Analysis from manufacturing trade body Make UK and business advisory firm BDO has found that the most deprived areas in the UK will the worst affected by no-deal Brexit.
US open: Stocks head south amid concerns over global economy
US stocks opened lower on Monday as truncated trade talks and weak data out of Europe left market participants worried about the state of the global economy.
First Quantum Minerals denies takeover talks
First Quantum Minerals said on Monday that it is not engaged in discussions regarding a takeover bid but is in talks about a potential sale of a minority interest in its Zambian copper assets.
Mallinckrodt cheers investors with positive trial results
Shares in Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals jumped on Monday after the drug company reported positive results for a key Phase 3 clinical trial.
Pressure grows on WeWork founder to step aside - reports
Investors in WeWork are agitating for founder Adam Neumann to step down as chief executive, according to reports.
US pre-open: Stocks seen mixed as Chinese officials cut Washington trip short
US futures were pointing to a mixed open on Monday after Chinese trade officials cut short their trip to Washington.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch for US-China trade news
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Monday, with investors once again starting the week with their attention firmly fixed on developments in the strained trade relationship between the United States and China.
Eurozone economy 'close to stalling' as output falls across manufacturing and services
The eurozone economy struggled in September as demand for both goods and services fell at the fastest rate in more than six years, data showed on Monday.
Iran rejects talks with US after Trump hits central bank with sanctions
Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif has rejected talks with the US after President Donald Trump imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s central bank.