Market Pulse
Europe open: Central banks, trade negotiations in focus
Stocks have started the session slightly higher, ahead of a week brimming with key economic data in all jurisdictions and policy meetings at three of the world's main central banks, the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and Bank of England.
Premier Oil to sell 30% stake in North Sea pipeline
Premier Oil has agreed to sell its 30% stake in the Esmond Transportation System pipeline in the North Sea to Cats Management for up to £23. 6m.
Plus500 gets Singapore operating licence
AIM-listed online trading platform provider Plus500 has been granted an operating licence in Singapore to deal in securities and leveraged foreign exchange trading.
OnTheMarket readies for AIM float with equity offer for new agents
OnTheMarket, the estate agent-backed property website, says it it ready to float on the AIM section of the London Stock Exchange in order to "challenge the dominance of Rightmove and Zoopla" with a big new marketing campaign.
London open: Stocks rise as pound slips; central bank updates in focus
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, helped along by a weaker pound as investors looked ahead to a week of central bank updates.
Morgan Advanced Materials puts $36m into US pension scheme
Morgan Advanced Materials has elected to make an accelerated cash contribution of an additional $36m to its US defined benefit pension scheme in December, it announced on Monday.
Monday newspaper round-up: Brexit, energy cap, fund charges, defence review
Theresa May will insist that “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed” on the terms of Brexit after the Irish government claimed that last week's preliminary deal is binding. The Prime Minister will say in the House of Commons on Monday that although she is optimistic that a deep and special future deal can be agreed, last week's agreement is contingent on such an outcome. - Telegraph.
Centrica launches Spirit Energy E&P joint venture
Spirit Energy, the exploration and production joint venture which combines Centrica’s E&P business with Bayerngas Norge, has begun trading as an independent oil and gas operator, it announced on Monday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors eye central bank updates
London stocks were set for a firmer open on Monday, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia as investors look ahead to a week of central bank updates.
Investec admits Steinhoff exposure could make 3pc dent in profits
Investec said it has "immaterial exposure" to South African retail giant Steinhoff International, which caused alarm for its lenders after its shares fell 80% last week, though though some derivatives exposure could put a dent in profits.