Market Report
US close: Dow records small gain following update from Boeing on 737 Max planes
The Dow Jones continued its record-setting rally on Monday after some positive news from Boeing erased a 135-point decline in early trade, while the other major indices closed lower as market participants continued to closely monitor goings-on in US-China trade talks and demonstrations in Hong Kong.
Europe close: Stocks finish mixed amid US-China trade worries and after Spanish elections
European stocks ended the session on a mixed note following a weekend of violent protests in Hong Kong that sent luxury stocks downward, while Sunday's elections failed to resolve political deadlock in Spain.
London close: US-China trade worries and stronger pound weigh on shares
London stocks finished on a mixed note on Monday with worries around Sino-US trade relations and escalating protests in Hong Kong together with a jump in the pound combining to drag the top flight index lower.
KKR & Co looks to take Walgreens Boots Alliance private
US investment firm KKR & Co formally approached pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance on Monday in a move that could potentially lead to the biggest-ever leveraged buyout.
BP CEO asks environmentalists to be 'realistic', saying fossil fuels industry is 'vital'
Bob Dudley, outgoing BP CEO said at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi on Monday that fossil fuels companies’ efforts to secure a lower carbon future are realistic and called for environmental campaigners to remember how vital the current energy mix is to millions of people.
Berenberg lowers target price on Provident as recovery begins
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their price target on British sub-prime lender Provident Financial on Monday despite stating that the group appeared to be "firmly on the road to recovery".
Getbusy joins 'landmark' partnership with TaxCalc
Getbusy on Monday entered a major reseller and integration agreement with accountancy and tax software provider Acorah Software Products, which trades under the name TaxCalc.
FTSE 250 movers: Greggs surges, Beazley drops
London's FTSE 250 was flat at 20,356. 14 in afternoon trading on Monday, with Greggs topping the second tier index's risers.
Director dealings: Morgan Sindall chief executive lowers stake
Morgan Sindall Group revealed on Monday that chief executive John Morgan had disposed of 300,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed UK construction and regeneration group.
Broker tips: Aston Martin Lagonda, Provident Financial
Aston Martin Lagonda got a boost on Monday as HSBC upped its stance on the stock to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 550p from 533p, saying the launch of the DBX could be a turning point for the equity story.
Motif Bio reaches settlement with former clinical research organisation
Motif Bio announced on Monday that its subsidiary Motif BioSciences has reached an agreement with its former clinical research organisation to settle all obligations without further payment.
Open Orphan inks preferred partner deal with Ipsen Group
Europe-focussed rare and orphan drug consulting services platform Open Orphan announced the signing of a preferred partner agreement with Ipsen Group on Monday.
InfraStrata raises £6m for acquisition of Harland & Wolff
Strategic infrastructure project investor InfraStrata announced a proposed placing of new ordinary shares by way of an accelerated bookbuild on Monday, to raise a minimum of £6m.
Bacanora Lithium pleased with progress at Sonora Project
Bacanora Lithium updated the market on its activities at the Sonora Lithium Project in Mexico on Monday, following the recent completion of the strategic investment by global lithium company Ganfeng Lithium.
IndigoVision buys Portuguese software firm Agora
IndigoVision announced the acquisition of Agorasys for a consideration of up to €3. 0m (£2. 57m) on Monday, of which €2. 3m would be payable in cash at completion to clear Agora's existing financial indebtedness.
AFC Energy surges on recent testing of 'AlkaMem' technology
Hydrogen power generation technology provider AFC Energy updated the market on its proprietary ‘AlkaMem’ anionic exchange membrane development programme on Monday, as used in its high-current density alkaline fuel cell, ‘HydroX-Cell(S)’.
Pound shoots higher as Farage says Brexit party won't stand in Tory seats
Sterling shot higher on Monday after Nigel Farage said the Brexit party will not stand in the 317 seats won by the Conservatives at the 2017 general election, boosting Boris Johnson's chances of success in the upcoming election.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners retreat; banks, housebuilders rally
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 5% at 7,321. 10 in afternoon trade on Monday, with miners under the cosh.
US open: Dow drops 105 points as trade woes linger
US stocks took a break from the record-setting rally on Monday, opening lower as market participants continue to closely monitor goings-on in US-China trade talks and demonstrations in Hong Kong.
Tuesday preview: UK employment and Experian in focus
The focus on Tuesday will be on the UK employment report for September, which economists at Barclays Research expect to be consistent with the cooling in labour market conditions as suggested by surveys since the summer.