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Deutsche Bank downgrades Hargreaves, Standard Life Aberdeen
Deutsche Bank downgraded a series of stocks on Monday as it cut its stance on European insurers to 'neutral' from 'overweight'.
ISM non-manufacturing index drops to five-month low
Activity in the US services sector deteriorated more than expected in December, according to data released on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: Dunelm boosts retailers but Centrica hit by downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 6% to 6,797. 85 in afternoon trade on Monday as investors eyed the latest trade talks between the US and China.
Eagle Eye signs five-year contract with Waitrose
SaaS technology company Eagle Eye has signed a new five-year contract with Waitrose & Partners.
Staffline secures £104.6m of prison education contracts
Recruitment and training group Staffline said on Monday that its PeoplePlus division has secured contracts in the latest round of prison education tenders worth £104. 6m over a four-year period.
US pre-open: Stocks seen slightly lower ahead of US-China trade talks
US stocks looked set for a mostly lower open on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of the latest round of trade talks between the US and China.
Europe midday: Stocks slip further ahead of trade talks
European stocks had fallen a little further into the red by midday on Monday as investors eyed the latest trade talks between the US and China.
London midday: Stocks drop ahead of US-China talks but retailers buck trend
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, with tobacco shares dragged lower by a broker downgrade, but retailer Dunelm sharply higher after a well-received trading update.
Bowleven shares surge as it announces £50m special dividend
Africa-focused oil and gas company Bowleven has announced a £50m special dividend.
MJ Gleeson sees half-year 'significantly ahead' amid strong demand
Low-cost housebuilder MJ Gleeson said on Monday that half-year results will be "significantly" ahead of the previous half, while results for the year will be at least in line with expectations amid strong demand.
Europe open: Stocks slip ahead of Sino-US trade talks
European stocks were in the red in early trade on Monday, unable to hold on to opening gains as investors eyed the latest trade talks between the US and China.
Household debt hits record high on austerity and wage stagnation
Household debt hit a new peak last year as government austerity and wage stagnation took their toll, according to new analysis by the TUC.
London open: Stocks steady as investors eye trade talks; Dunelm surges
London stocks were steady in early trade on Monday as investors eyed the latest round of trade talks between the US and China, with Brexit also firmly in focus ahead of next week's Commons vote on Theresa May's deal.
Vertu Motors buys Newport-based Vans Direct for £7.5m
Automotive retailer Vertu Motors has bought Newport-based online van retailer Vans Direct for £7. 5m in a deal that will be immediately earnings-enhancing.
London pre-open: Stocks to nudge up ahead of Sino-US trade talks
London stocks were set to nudge up at the open on Monday as investors eyed the latest round of trade talks between the US and China, with Brexit also still firmly in focus ahead of next week's Commons vote on Theresa May's deal.