Market Pulse
Cenkos says search for Durkin successor progressing but no appointments made
AIM-listed broker Cenkos Securities confirmed on Monday that its search for a successor to chief executive officer Jim Durkin has been progressing.
Europe open: Stocks start higher despite BIS warning and Middle East tensions
European stocks began the week trading on the frontfoot despite a warning from the Bank of International Settlements about risks to global growth and simmering tensions in the Middle East.
London open: Stocks edge higher as oil rises
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday, with energy shares in the black as oil prices rose.
L1 Retail to buy Holland & Barrett for £1.8bn
L1 Retail, the retail investment arm of LetterOne, has agreed to buy health and wellness retail chain Holland & Barrett from US private equity firm Carlyle and Nature's Bounty for £1. 8bn.
Italy steps in to rescue Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca
Italy's government stepped in at the weekend to liquidate two ailing lenders from the northern region of Veneto in a controversial bid to avoid a bank run.
Hikma to split US business into two divisions
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has announced the retirement of Michael Raya, the chief executive officer of the US business, along with organisational changes to the US business and a number of senior leadership changes and appointments.
Ultra Electronics confirms possibility of Sparton acquisition
Ultra Electronics was forced to respond to press speculation over the weekend, after Mergermarket reported it was in talks to acquire its underwater sensors joint venture partner in a bid to strengthen its contractual ties with the US Navy.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher; Italian banks in focus
London stocks were set for a positive open on Monday, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia.