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May meets Tory MPs ahead of Brexit vote
Prime Minister Theresa May said she was trying to get “movement” from the EU to help her win her Brexit vote next week as she met Conservative MPs to garner support for the withdrawal agreement.
Trump to visit Mexico border, make TV address
US President Donald Trump said he would visit the country's southern border with Mexico on Thursday as the partial government shutdown stretched into its third week.
US close: Stocks close higher on hopes of improving US-Sino relations
US stocks ended the session higher on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of the latest round of trade talks between the US and China.
UBS lowers price target on Dunelm following 'cautious' outlook
Analysts at UBS lowered their target price on British home furnishings retailer Dunelm on Monday, noting that management had sounded a note of caution about full year results due to “unprecedented” uncertainty caused by Brexit despite good momentum and softer comparatives.
Europe close: Rally pauses ahead of China-US trade talks
European stocks gave back some of Friday's gains as investors eyed the latest trade talks between the US and China.
FTSE 250 movers: Dunelm leaps on surprise revenue growth as Indivior drops
London’s FTSE 250 was up 0. 75% at 17,930. 21 in afternoon trade on Monday, with Dunelm Group leading the way as it bucked the trend for retailers.
Tuesday preview: Parliament and Morrisons in the spotlight
All eyes will be on Parliament today, with MPs set to vote on two ammendments to the Finance Bill which may result in gridlock in Whitehall, by forcing the Prime Minister to obtain their approval on any deal as well as any 'no deal' by in effect taking away the Treasury's no-deal powers.
London close: Stocks start week on a mixed note, trade talks in focus
London stocks finished the first session of the week on a mixed note, with tobacco shares dragged lower by a broker downgrade, but retailer Dunelm sharply higher after a well-received trading update.
Collagen Solutions scores £1.5m Scottish government grant
Collagen Solutions was awarded a £1. 54m research & development grant from Scottish Enterprise, the national economic development agency of the Scottish Government.
Broker tips: Petrofac, Centrica, Hargreaves Lansdown, St James's Place, Standard Life Aberdeen
Jefferies energy analyst team giveth and it taketh away on Monday, upgrading Petrofac and downgrading Centrica.
Anglo African Oil & Gas confirms 'fantastic' discoveries at Congo project
Anglo African Oil & Gas plummeted on Monday despite a “fantastic” series of discoveries at its Tilapia licence in the Republic of the Congo.
US open: Small gains at the bell ahead of Sino-US trade talks
Wall Street trading began with some small gains on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of the latest round of trade talks between the US and China.
Director dealings: Aberdeen Asian Income Fund director ups stake
Aberdeen Asian Income Fund non-executive director Nicky McCabe purchased 5,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed equity investment outfit.
Week ahead: Trade talks, Fedspeak in focus
The market spotlight over the coming week will be firmly on the US and China, as officials from both countries meet in Beijing to discuss trade.
Sector movers: Tobacco a drag, retailers step higher
Tobacco and utilities heavyweights exerted a big drag on Monday, while retailers were on the front foot.
Jefferies downgrades Centrica, lifts Petrofac
Jefferies energy analyst team giveth and it taketh away on Monday, upgrading Petrofac and downgrading Centrica.
AstraZeneca announces structural changes, hires Jose Baselga
AstraZeneca announced a number of organisational changes on Monday, which it said would support its “continued scientific innovation” and commercial success in the main therapy areas as it entered a new phase in its strategic development.
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'.
Churchill China ends year ahead of expectations
Performance ceramic products manufacturer Churchill China updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Monday, reporting that it had made “substantial progress” against its strategic objectives for the year.
OptiBiotix partners with Zeon Lifesciences for India market
Life sciences business OptiBiotix Health has entered into an exclusive manufacturing and supply agreement with Zeon Lifesciences, it announced on Monday.