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Libyan oil exports may be set to restart as warring factions agree deal
Libyan oil production and exports from the east of the country are set to restart following a conditional lifting of the blockade imposed by the Libyan National Army under the command of Khalifa Haftar.
Trump fires latest salvo in proposed TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart
US president Donald Trump has warned that the White House could block TikTok’s proposed tie-up with Oracle and Walmart if ByteDance seeks to retain overall control.
Microsoft to buy Bethesda parent ZeniMax Media for $7.5bn
Microsoft said on Monday that it has agreed to buy ZeniMax Media, the parent of game developers Bethesda Softworks, for $7. 5bn in cash.
HSBC hits 25-year low as allegations add to pressures
HSBC shares fell to a 25-year low as Britain's banks were affected by allegations of moving illicit money as well as renewed pressure from the resurgence of Covid-19.
UK plans to bring forward ban on fossil fuel vehicles to 2030
The UK government is expected to bring forward the ban on fossil fuel vehicles from 2040 to 2030 after MPs urged the Prime Minister to do so and thus aid the rollout of electric cars.
Unilever's Dutch shareholders back proposed unification
Unilever’s Dutch shareholders have voted to end the company’s historic dual-structure in favour of a single entity based in London.
Illumina to take back control of Grail in $8bn deal
US healthcare firm Illumina is to take full control of blood test specialist Grail in a $8bn cash and stock deal, it was announced on Monday.
Nikola shares plummet after founder and chairman steps down
Nikola shares plummeted further after the company's executive chairman and founder announced that he would be stepping down.
AstraZeneca 'under fire' for vaccine safety, NYT says
AstraZeneca disclosed details of its Covid-19 vaccine trials at the weekend to address criticism around pharmaceutical companies' transparency and avoid the risk of engendering skepticism in the public about the safety of any potential vaccines.
US pre-open: Futures slide as tech rout continues, stimulus talks remain in focus
Wall Street futures had stocks opening lower ahead of the bell on Monday as tech stocks struggled again and stimulus negotiations remained in focus.
US to impose sanctions on anyone involved in Iran's weapons programmes
The US government is set to impose sanctions on over two dozen people and entities involved in Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and arms programmes as early as Monday.