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KKR to buy Envision Healthcare for $9.9bn in cash
Envision Healthcare looked set to jump at the open on Monday after agreeing to be bought by private equity group KKR for around $9. 9bn in an all-cash deal that includes debt.
Rentokil worth catching for HSBC as pest control lifts profits
With Rentokil Initial continuing to strengthen its pest business through strong organic growth and acquisitions, analysts at HSBC decided to upgrade the firm to 'buy' on Monday.
UK economy growing at 'half of potential rate' - NIESR
UK economic output has improved only slightly so far in the second quarter, new forecasts from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research suggested on Monday.
HSBC to invest $15-17bn as it gets back into 'growth mode'
HSBC has announced plans to invest between $15bn and $17bn in growth and technology as it gets back into "growth mode".
Mars to buy AniCura pet care business
Mars Inc announced on Monday that it was making another move into the European veterinary market with the acquisition of AniCura, which has operations in seven countries, for an undisclosed sum.
Karelian raises £500,000 via placing
AIM-quoted exploration company Karelian Diamonds conditionally raised £500,000 on Monday by virtue of a placing and subscription of 11. 11m new ordinary shares in the company's capital at 4. 5p each.
Vast Resources seeks shareholder permission to issue new equity
The board of AIM-listed mining company Vast Resources was seeking the approval of its shareholders to issue new equity share capital, up to an undisclosed limit, and to disapply statutory pre-emption rights.
Active Energy reaches memorandum of understanding with Young Living Farms
London-listed renewable energy group Active Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Young Living Farms over the proposed sale and construction of its first advanced organic soil manufacturing facility.
Civitas makes £500m investment into social housing
London-listed real estate investment trust Civitas has invested more than £500m into quality properties within the social housing sector across England and Wales since its IPO in November 2016.
KEFI Minerals raises final tranche for Tulu Kapi construction
KEFI Minerals on Monday saw its shares jump after it raised $30m from the sale of a stake in its local Ethiopian subsidiary, completing funding requirements for the construction of the Tulu Kapi gold mine.
London midday: Stocks extend gains as pound slumps on disappointing data
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday, helped along by a weaker pound as investors shrugged off an acrimonious G7 meeting and geared up for a busy week that includes a historic summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Trump and key central bank meetings.
UK industrial data unexpectedly worsens
UK industrial output in April declined in at the fastest rate in five and a half years, according to official data released on Monday, with the trade deficit also widening as exports fell by more than imports.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of Trump-Kim meeting
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Monday ahead of a jam-packed week that includes a historic meeting between US President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un and a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.
Regulatory changes to hit XLMedia's 2018 results
AIM-listed digital performance marketing provider XLMedia was under the cosh on Monday after it said 2018 earnings will be "marginally" lower than they were a year ago, namely due to regulatory changes.
Poundworld the latest chain to fall as it prepares to call in the administrators
Poundworld became the latest victim of the current economic carnage on the high street on Monday, as the single-price discount retailer prepared to call in the administrators.
HICL acquires another 7.2pc of French motorway project
Listed infrastructure investment firm HICL Infrastructure Company has agreed to acquire a further 7. 2% interest in the A63 motorway concession in France for €62m, from funds managed by DIF Infrastructure III and DIF Infrastructure IV, it announced on Monday.
LightwaveRF shares slip as CEO waves goodbye
Smart homes solutions provider LightwaveRF reshuffled its board after Andrew Pearson has stepped down from his role as chief executive and left the company.
Solid State secures robotics orders of £4.3m
Computing, power and communication product manufacturer Solid State plc on Monday received £4. 3m worth of orders to supply power units for autonomous robots operating in cold climate conditions.
EU could block Facebook from reading users' private messages
Social media companies such as Facebook face further tough European Union privacy regulations that would block them from reading private messages sent between users.
Deutsche Bank downgrades Rio Tinto after re-rating
Deutsche Bank downgraded Rio Tinto to 'hold' from 'buy' on Monday following a significant rebound for the sector through the second quarter.