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US open: Positive open on the Street as trade war concerns subside
Stocks started the session moderately higher, with investor sentiment boosted by gains overnight on most Asian bourses ahead of the second quarter earnings seasoning kicking off on Wall Street on Friday.
Nissan uncovers falsified data from fuel economy and emissions tests
Automotive giant Nissan said it has uncovered falsified data from car exhaust emissions tests at the vast majority of its Japanese factories.
Heavyweight economists say government regulation will 'use the hammer' on bitcoin
Three world-renowned economists have launched a scathing attack on bitcoin, arguing that the currency will be "regulated into oblivion" by governments around the world.
UK Oil and Gas to change AIM trading status
UK Oil and Gas Investments will change its trading status under AIM rules from an investing company to that of an operating company in order to take direct controlling operated interests in oil and gas exploration, appraisal and production assets.
Xpediator looks to raise £7m to fund ISL acquisition
AIM-listed freight management business Xpediator is looking to raise £7m by way of a placing in order to support its acquisition of contract logistics and warehousing firm Import Services.
TfL in strike talks to avert Piccadilly Line closure
Talks between Transport for London and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union took place on Monday in a bid to avert planned strike action from London Underground later in the week.
Meggitt guidance upgrade a 'turning point' for Berenberg
Last week's full-year guidance upgrade over at Meggitt was seen as a "turning point" for the aerospace and defence firm by analysts over at Berenberg.
Hardide brings in Mark Hanania as oil, gas and energy market takes off
Advanced surface coating technology provider Hardide has appointed Mark Hanania as its business development engineer based in Houston, to help drive growth in the oil, gas and energy sectors throughout North America.
Decline in number of UK pubs to slow in 2018
Britain's declining pub numbers are set to slow this year with possible growth picking up within the next few years, new industry data indicates.
Asia report: Markets higher after two-way tariffs come into effect
Markets in Asia were higher on Monday, following a solid session on Wall Street on Friday as markets continued to digest the implementation of tit-for-tat tariffs between the US and China.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher, earnings season in focus
Stocks are being called to start the session moderately higher, with investor sentiment boosted by gains overnight on most Asian bourses, ahead of the start of the second quarter earnings reporting season on Wall Street on Friday.
Europe midday: Stocks hold slightly higher
Stocks across the Continent are holding slightly higher, tracking gains on Wall Street last Friday, and overnight in Asian trading, although traders remained cautious, especially regarding the risk of an escalation in protectionist trade measures around the world.
Bank of Georgia declares interim dividend of GEL 2.44 a share
Bank of Georgia Group on Monday declared an interim dividend of 2. 44 Georgian Lari (75p) per ordinary share for the period ended 30 June 2018.
Co-operative Bank appoints ex-Lloyds banker as new CEO
The Co-operative Bank has appointed Andrew Bester, former group director and chief executive of the commercial banking division at Lloyds Banking Group as the new CEO.
Bellzone zooms as Guinean project receives government boost
Bellzone Mining saw its share price rocket on Monday after he National Assembly of The Republic of Guinea unanimously ratified an addendum concerning its Kalia Mine and associated infrastructure.
Marks & Spencer won't provide trading update at AGM
Marks & Spencer has told analysts not to expect a first-quarter trading update alongside the group's shareholder meeting on Tuesday.
London midday: World Cup feelgood factor helps boost consumer stocks
London stocks climbed to their highest level in almost a fortnight on Monday in spite of a resurgent pound as Brexit Secretary David Davis resigned from the government and consumer stocks rode a wave of public good feeling after England's World Cup victory over the weekend.
Amryt Pharma receives NHS funding for Lojuxta
AIM-listed biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma has seen its Lojuxta formula be granted funding as an NHS treatment for adult patients with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in England.
Echo Energy intercepts 'notable gas column' at Argentinean asset
Latin American-focused upstream oil and gas company Echo Energy has intercepted a "notable gas column" after successfully wrapping up a wireline logging suite at its CSo-2001(d) well in Argentina.