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Sector movers: Pharma downers, while housebuilders rise and fall
Drug companies were a downer on Monday on concerns about the effect for the industry of US political consensus over lowering prices, while housebuilders led in early trade but subsided fairly steeply as the day progressed.
UK equities looking 'particularly attractive', says Morgan Stanley
Since the global selloff at the end of last year, UK equity valuations are looking "particularly attractive", Morgan Stanley has told clients, suggesting banks could see the biggest bounce from a postive Brexit outcome.
OECD growth indicators point to slowdown in EU and US
Leading economic indicators are continuing to indicate slowing growth in North America and Europe, the OECD said on Monday.
Ophir board rejects proposed Medco offer
Ophir Energy has rejected a possible takeover offer by PT Medco Energi Global as the board feels it undervalues the company's shares.
Premier Oil drops on Chevron funding speculation
Shares in Premier Oil dropped on Monday after reports that the explorer was looking to drum up cash for some major asset acquisitions.
Serco eyes Aussie deal after Bupa opens door
Outsourcing group Serco Group is crossing its fingers about picking up a sub-contracted deal with the Australia's armed forces.
JD Sports picks up speed in second half
Sales growth picked pace over Christmas around the world at JD Sports Fashion, with the retailer encouraged by the performance in the US as it integrates its Finish Line acquisition.
Monday newspaper round-up: Brexit, banks, Debenhams, AA, PatVal
Theresa May will make one final appeal to the Commons to pass her Brexit deal, amid speculation among many Conservative MPs that the expected defeat could spark a cross-party plan or moves to oust the prime minister. May is to start her most crucial week as prime minister with a speech at a factory in Stoke-on-Trent, where more than two-thirds of people voted to leave the EU. - Guardian.
JD Sports speeds up, Acacia beats guidance
London open Traders expect the FTSE 100 is expected to fall by around 26 points on Monday, having finished last week at 6,918. 18.