International News
Google closes London start-up space
Google announced on Monday that it will permanently close its Campus in East London because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
US open: Stocks advance as major indices look to put worst week in months behind them
Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Monday as major indices looked set to attempt a bounce back from their worst week since October.
Sánchez to pardon jailed Catalan separatists on Tuesday
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez will propose to the Council of Ministers on Tuesday granting a pardon to the nine convicted Catalán separatist leaders jailed following their role in the so-called 'procés'.
Hyundai completes acquisition of Boston Dynamics
Hyundai announced on Monday morning that it had completed a deal to acquire robotics company Boston Dynamics.
Moderna to ramp up Covid-19 vaccine production
US biotech Moderna is to ramp up production of its Covid-19 vaccine, it was reported on Monday.
Crypto trading firm Amber Group raises $100m in funding
Amber Group, a cryptocurrency financial services firm, has raised $100m in a fresh funding round.
IKEA, Rockefeller foundations to invest $1bn in renewable energy programs
The IKEA Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation said on Monday they plan to set up a $1bn fund to support renewable energy programs in developing nations.
Olympic Games organisers cap spectators at 10,000 per venue
Olympic Games organisers on Monday limited the number of spectators that will be allowed at each venue of the 2020 Tokyo Games at 10,000.
US pre-open: Futures trade higher following Wall Street's worst week since October
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as major indices looked set to attempt a bounce back from their worst week since October.
Asia report: Japan leads equities lower as China holds interest rates
Stocks closed in a mixed state in Asia on Monday, led by falls on the Japanese bourse, as China’s central bank held interest rates steady in its latest decision.
CNH Industrial to buy Raven Industries in $2.1bn deal
Italian-American vehicle maker CNH Industrial said on Monday that it has agreed to buy US precision agriculture company Raven Industries in a $2. 1bn deal.
Ackman SPAC to buy 10% of Vivendi's Universal
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square has agreed to buy a 10% stake in Vivendi’s Universal Music Group for $4bn.