Market Report
Savannah Resources moves a step closer to Oman mining licences
Savannah Resources announced the issuance of letters of no objection from all eight ministries for both the Mahab 4 and Maqail South mining licence applications on Monday.
US close: Street finishes higher as China concerns ease
US trading finished the first trading day of the week in positive territory on Monday, as worries about a trade war between the US and China eased, suggesting that stocks' recent gains were set to continue.
UK bookies surge as US Supreme Court overturns gambling ban
British bookmakers look set to tap into a gambling bonanza across the Atlantic after the Supreme Court gave permission for states to allow sports betting.
Market buzz: Bookies' Supreme Court gamble pays-off, IWG flies on takeover talks
1630:Close Shares of bookmakers fared best after the US Supreme Court handed down a ruling allowing New Jersey and other states to legalise sports bets.
Europe close: Shares finish off lows after dovish remarks from ECB's Praet
European stocks finished off their lows of the session after a top European Central Bank official flagged the need for continued "ample" monetary stimulus, although contrary to expectations no deal on forming a coalition deal in Italy was forthcoming in the afternoon.
US warns European companies trading with Iran could face sanctions
A US national security adviser warned on Sunday that European companies who continue to trade with Iran risked being hit by US sanctions after President Donald Trump called for all links to be cut off.
Quim Torra elected as new Catalan President
Quim Torra has been elected as the new president of the Generalitat de Catalunya following a second round of voting at midday on Monday, after failing on Saturday to garner the absolute majority (70 votes) needed to be chosen in a first vote.
London close: Bounce in pound dents stocks
London stocks drifted a little lower on Monday as the pound rallied against the greenback on Brexit speculation, although serviced office provider IWG stormed ahead on the prospect of a bidding war.
Boeing to collaborate with secure software company for 3D printing
Aerospace behemoth Boeing has signed up Assembrix for its software that will allow it to manage and protect the intellectual property it shares with vendors during the design and manufacturing process.
MTI Wireless profits tumble after 'calculated' investments
Antennas manufacturer MTI Wireless Edge saw revenues dip just 1% in its past trading quarter, but profits decreased considerably as management took the "calculated long-term view" of increasing the level of investments in development and sales.
US open: Positive open on Wall Street as threat of trade war eases
US trading kicked off to a positive open on Wall Street on Monday as worries about a trade war between the US and China eased, suggesting that stocks' recent gains were set to continue.
Tuesday preview: UK labour report, Vodafone, easyJet, Hargreaves
Tuesday's schedule contains some big company updates, including Vodafone, easyJet and LandSec, before a UK labour market report that will be scrutinised particularly closely after the Bank of England's recent backpedalling.
Indivior settles with Par over delayed generic Suboxone
Indivior has reached a settlement to resolve patent litigation it had filed over its Suboxone treatment for opioid addiction against Par Pharmaceutical.
Mark Mobius 'definitely' interested in North Korean investment opportunities
Veteran emerging markets bull Mark Mobius said on Monday that he would "definitely" be interested in investing in North Korea, calling the opportunity presented by recent talks between the isolated nation and its southern neighbour a "beautiful combination".
CML Microsystems sees 'pleasing performance' in second half
Semiconductors manufacturer CML Microsystems delivered a "pleasing performance" throughout the second half of its trading year that helped push full-year revenue and profitability ahead of the previous year.
Hostelworld appoints Gary Morrison as CEO as Mooney steps down
Feargal Mooney will step down as chief executive officer of hostel-focused online booking platform Hostelworld in June after 10 years in the role and will be replaced by Expedia executive Gary Morrison.
Sears rallies as it explores sale of Kenmore brand, other assets
Sears rallied on Monday after saying it is initiating a formal process to explore the sale of its Kenmore brand, home improvement products business and parts direct business.
FTSE 100 movers: Paddy Power Betfair surges on US Supreme Court ruling; ITV drops
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% in afternoon trade on Monday, although Paddy Power got a late boost following a ruling from the US Supreme Court.
FTSE 250 movers: IWG soars on takeover talk; Entertainment One turns off investors
IWG was the darling of the FTSE 250 on Monday as the stock surged 22% on news late Friday it had received an approach from private equity group Lone Star and two separate indicative proposals from Starwood and TDR regarding a possible cash offer for the business.
US pre-open: Stocks seen up as worries about US-China trade war ease
US futures pointed to a positive open on Wall Street on Monday as worries about a trade war between the US and China eased.