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Broker tips: Ashtead, Superdry, ASOS
Brokers have backed Ashtead Group’s booming US business after the rental company posted a strong set of interim numbers and upped its full-year targets.
UK economic growth gap will shrink between London and regions
UK growth is set to be more balanced across the country over the next three years up to 2021, research from EY has revealed.
EU leaders step up plans for no-deal Brexit as May pulls key vote
European Union leaders stepped up preparations for a no-deal Brexit as UK Prime Minister Theresa May was humiliated into pulling a key vote on the withdrawal proposal or face a catastrophic parliamentary defeat that could sink her premiership.
Tuesday preview: US factory gate prices, Ashtead in focus
Brexit headlines aside, the spotlight will be on the latest wholesale price data in the States, referencing the month of November.
May pulls Commons vote on Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May called off a crunch vote on her Brexit deal in Parliament set for Tuesday after it became obvious that it would result in a massive defeat which some observers said might even destabilise her government.
Europe close: Stocks walloped by growing list of concerns
Stocks on the Continent were pummeled at the beginning of the week, weighed down by the Prime Minister's surprise decision to call off a vote on Brexit in parliament, weak data out of China at the weekend and concerns around the US-China trade talks.
London close: Stocks and pound drop as PM calls off vote
London stocks finished sharply lower on Monday even as the pound slid on news that Theresa May has called off this week's parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal until she has been able to speak with her counterparts in the European Union.
Former Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn charged with financial misconduct
Tokyo prosecutors charged former Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn with financial misconduct on Monday after it was found that he had understated his income for over five years and re-arrested him on new charges which could keep him detained until December 30.
FTSE 100 movers: Randgold shines but Centrica, SSE hit by Deutsche note
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% to 6,750. 59 in afternoon trade on Monday even as the pound sank after Theresa May confirmed that this week's parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal will be postponed.
Sector movers: Brexit machinations and broker notes
As Brexit concerns sent the pound crashing to a 20-month low, companies that make most of their money overseas were enjoying a boost while domestically focused businesses suffered.
Director dealings: Midwich managing director ups stake
Midwich Group managing director Stephen Fenby purchased 40,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed specialist AV and document solutions distributor.
eServGlobal drops on full-year revenue warning
eServGlobal's shares dived after it warned on Monday that year-end revenue is now expected to fall below expectations but said that its breakeven point for next year has been reduced.
Amryt Pharma scores €8.4m grant from Irish government
Amryt Pharma announced on Monday that it has secured am €8. 4m grant from the Irish Government for three years of development of its AP103 gene therapy platform.
Sadiq Khan confirms new financing agreement for final stages of Crossrail project
The Mayor of London, Greater London Authority and Transport for London on Monday confirmed a financing package from Downing Street that will allow the delivery of the final stages of the Crossrail project.
DCMS launches new inquiry on the growth of addictive tech
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has started a new inquiry into the growth of ‘immersive and addictive technologies’.
RBC upgrades 'well placed' Serco
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets upgraded shares in public services outfit Serco to 'sector perform' on Monday, noting that it now saw the risk of short-term disappointment as being "low".
FTSE 250 movers: No holiday for Thomas Cook, Just Group surges
London's FTSE 250 was down 1. 13% at 17,642. 46 in afternoon trade on Monday, as Thomas Cook continued to lead the charge downward.
US open: Mixed start to the week as US-Sino tensions reappear
Stocks opened mixed at the bell on Monday as investors continued to fret about trade relations between the US and China.
RSA 'largely unaffected' by recent underwriting volatility, says Jefferies
Analysts at Jefferies upgraded RSA Insurane to 'buy' on Monday, noting that its expected 2019 earnings and dividend should to be "largely unaffected" by recent underwriting volatility.
Investor videos: Park Group, IG Design, Eagle Eye, Creightons, Codemasters
A round-up of videos of recent results presentations for investors and analysts given by management from Park Group, Design Group, Eagle Eye, Creightons and Codemasters.