Market Pulse
MPs accuse big pub cos of 'gaming system' over tenants rights
A cross-party parliamentary committee has written to business minister Richard Harrington accusing pub companies of "gaming the system" and flouting rules on tenants rights.
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quits over May Brexit plan
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned on Monday following the departure of Brexit Secretary David Davis in protest at Prime Minister Theresa May's plans for a final deal with Brussels.
US close: Markets finish higher as trade concerns take back seat
Stocks finished Monday’s session higher in the US, with investor sentiment boosted by gains overnight on most Asian bourses ahead of the second quarter earnings season kicking off on Wall Street on Friday.
FX round-up: Pound slips on political confusion, Beijing fires warning shot?
It was a volatile trading session for Sterling on Monday, as market participants tried to work out what the most likely political scenarios and their implications were following the political tremors at the weekend.
Europe close: Stocks track gains on Wall Street
Stocks on the Continent finished higher, tracking gains on Wall Street and overnight in Asian trading, although traders remained cautious, especially regarding the risk of an escalation in protectionist trade measures around the world.
Sector movers: Oil services sector in the green
Stock markets the world over were rallying amid a 'risk on' mood on Monday.
Tesla hikes Chinese retail price for Model S and Model X vehicles
Tesla has raised the recommended retail price on its vehicles in China in response to Beijing's retaliatory tariffs on US automobiles.
Broker tips: Meggitt, Travis Perkins
Last week's full-year guidance upgrade over at Meggitt was seen as a "turning point" for the aerospace and defence firm by analysts over at Berenberg.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners climb on copper, defensives left behind
London's blue chip stocks were on the rise on Monday, with miners grinding higher but defensive stocks left behind.
Canaccord expects 'some bounce back' from Travis Perkins
While Canaccord Genuity expects "some bounce back" in Travis Perkins' second-quarter trading thanks to better weather, the broker believes that profits are still likely to be down on lost sales due to the cold winter.
Director dealings: Company associated to Purplebricks director takes massive stake in firm
Axel Springer, a business closely associated with Purplebricks' non-executive director Dr Andreas Wiele, acquired 3m ordinary shares in the AIM-listed group on Monday.
US open: Positive open on the Street as trade war concerns subside
Stocks started the session moderately higher, with investor sentiment boosted by gains overnight on most Asian bourses ahead of the second quarter earnings seasoning kicking off on Wall Street on Friday.
Heavyweight economists say government regulation will 'use the hammer' on bitcoin
Three world-renowned economists have launched a scathing attack on bitcoin, arguing that the currency will be "regulated into oblivion" by governments around the world.
UK Oil and Gas to change AIM trading status
UK Oil and Gas Investments will change its trading status under AIM rules from an investing company to that of an operating company in order to take direct controlling operated interests in oil and gas exploration, appraisal and production assets.
Xpediator looks to raise £7m to fund ISL acquisition
AIM-listed freight management business Xpediator is looking to raise £7m by way of a placing in order to support its acquisition of contract logistics and warehousing firm Import Services.
Meggitt guidance upgrade a 'turning point' for Berenberg
Last week's full-year guidance upgrade over at Meggitt was seen as a "turning point" for the aerospace and defence firm by analysts over at Berenberg.
Hardide brings in Mark Hanania as oil, gas and energy market takes off
Advanced surface coating technology provider Hardide has appointed Mark Hanania as its business development engineer based in Houston, to help drive growth in the oil, gas and energy sectors throughout North America.
Asia report: Markets higher after two-way tariffs come into effect
Markets in Asia were higher on Monday, following a solid session on Wall Street on Friday as markets continued to digest the implementation of tit-for-tat tariffs between the US and China.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher, earnings season in focus
Stocks are being called to start the session moderately higher, with investor sentiment boosted by gains overnight on most Asian bourses, ahead of the start of the second quarter earnings reporting season on Wall Street on Friday.
Europe midday: Stocks hold slightly higher
Stocks across the Continent are holding slightly higher, tracking gains on Wall Street last Friday, and overnight in Asian trading, although traders remained cautious, especially regarding the risk of an escalation in protectionist trade measures around the world.