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FTSE 250 movers: Bookies rally but Capita takes a hit
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 5% to 19,710. 61 in afternoon trade on Monday, with bookies bucking the trend as the outcome of the UK gambling watchdog's triennial review was less harsh than expected.
Jefferies ups AstraZeneca to 'buy', says it's at a 'turning point'
Jefferies upgraded AstraZeneca to 'buy' from 'hold' on Monday, lifting the price target to 5,600p from 5,075p as it said the pharmaceuticals giant is at a "turning point".
FTSE 100 movers: Barclays rallies as Sherborne takes stake; Micro Focus gets battered
London's FTSE 100 was down 1. 4% to 7,066. 66 in afternoon trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week that includes rate decisions from the Fed and the Bank of England.
Carpetright crashes on reports of store closures
Carpetright shares tumbled on Monday following a report over the weekend that the company is preparing to close stores and cut jobs in a bid to avert administration.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower; Facebook set to drop on data woes
US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Monday as investors look ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve this week, while worries about a possible trade war continue to play on investors' minds.
Petrofac wins $580m EPC contract with GCC national oil company
Oilfield services provider Petrofac has been awarded a contract worth around $580m with a GCC national oil company for the engineering, procurement and construction of a "major" project.
Berenberg downgrades Close Bros to 'hold', says valuation is now fair
Merchant bank Close Brothers was under the cosh on Monday as Berenberg cut the stock to 'hold' from 'buy', saying the valuation is now fair.
London midday: Stocks slide as pound pops on Brexit transition deal
London stocks fell further into the red by midday on Monday as the pound rallied on the back of a draft Brexit deal, with traders also looking ahead to a week ahead that includes monetary policy meetings for the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Barclays rallies as Sherborne takes 5% stake
Barclays rallied on Monday as it emerged that Edward Bramson's activist investment fund, Sherborne Investors, has acquired 5. 2% of the voting rights in the bank.
Staffline completes acquisition of Endeavour
AIM-listed recruitment and employability organisation Staffline has completed the acquisition of Endeavour and its subsidiary Vital for an undisclosed sum.
Finsbury Food interim profit rises despite headwinds
AIM-listed cake and bread maker Finsbury Food posted a 6% jump in interim profit on Monday as revenue edged higher despite "market-wide headwinds".
Telit Communications loses Italian tax penalty appeal
AIM-listed Internet of Things enabler Telit Communications has lost an appeal against an Italian tax penalty.
Hammerson surges after rejecting £5bn bid from France's Klepierre
Shares in Hammerson surged on Monday as it confirmed that it recently rejected a £5bn bid from French shopping centre operator Klepierre.
London house prices drop in March - Rightmove
Average asking prices paid by first- and second-time buyers in Britain hit records levels this month, although overall prices in the capital fell, according to data released by Rightmove on Monday.
London open: Stocks in the red ahead of big week; Micro Focus tumbles
London stocks fell on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week that includes the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Fed rate announcement this week
London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Monday as investors look ahead to the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve this week.