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ISM non-manufacturing index drops to five-month low
Activity in the US services sector deteriorated more than expected in December, according to data released on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: Dunelm boosts retailers but Centrica hit by downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 6% to 6,797. 85 in afternoon trade on Monday as investors eyed the latest trade talks between the US and China.
US tobacco volume declines to steepen, reckons Cowen
Tumultuous times in the tobacco industry are far from over, warned analysts at Cowen on Monday as they downgraded British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands.
Aston Martin prepares supply chain for no-deal Brexit - report
Aston Martin Lagonda has put in place a number of measures to prepare for a potential no-deal Brexit, according to a report on Monday.
Eagle Eye signs five-year contract with Waitrose
SaaS technology company Eagle Eye has signed a new five-year contract with Waitrose & Partners.
Eli Lilly to expand cancer portfolio with $8bn Loxo Oncology acquisition
Eli Lilly has agreed to buy Loxo Oncology for approximately $8bn (£6. 2bn) in cash, broadening its portfolio of cancer treatments.
Castleton Technology signs £1.3m deal with Connect Housing Association
Software and managed services provider Castleton Technology has been selected as housing technology partner for Connect Housing Association - a provider of more than 3,000 homes across West Yorkshire - it announced on Monday.
Real Estate Investors sees solid growth at end of 2018
Birmingham-based, Midlands-focussed real estate investment trust Real Estate Investors updated the market on its trading as at 31 December on Monday, reporting record portfolio contracted annual rental income of £17. 0m, which was up 5. 0% year-on-year.
Coral Products receives new tote order, working on plastic roof tiles
Designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic products Coral Products announced on Monday that its Haydock Mouldings division has received a further order of £0. 8m in relation to the supply contract of totes for a customer's UK fulfilment centres.
Asia report: Markets rise as Beijing and Washington begin trade talks
Markets in Asia finished in the green on Monday, with sentiment getting a fresh boost as Washington and Beijing started a new round of trade discussions.
Staffline secures £104.6m of prison education contracts
Recruitment and training group Staffline said on Monday that its PeoplePlus division has secured contracts in the latest round of prison education tenders worth £104. 6m over a four-year period.
Mpac expects profits to meet expectations following strong end to trading year
Packaging solutions firm Mpac anticipates its annual pre-tax profits and sales will come in line with expectations following a strong end to the trading year.
Medaphor losses widen on increased R&D investment
Ultrasound software developer Medaphor warned investors on Monday that losses looked likely to have widened in its last trading year despite improved revenues.
Dunelm cautious on FY due to 'unprecedented' consumer worries
Homewares group Dunelm sounded a note of caution about full year results due to “unprecedented” uncertainty caused by Brexit as it forecast pre-tax profits "modestly" ahead of estimates.
US pre-open: Stocks seen slightly lower ahead of US-China trade talks
US stocks looked set for a mostly lower open on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of the latest round of trade talks between the US and China.
Nektan gaming sales soar on 'significant' rise in unique players
Online gambling and casino operator Nektan saw gaming revenues soar during the second quarter of its trading year as more and more players adopted its business-to-business platform.
Merlin Entertainments to build first Legoland park in Korea
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has entered into a partnership agreement with Gangwon provincial government to build a Legoland park in South Korea.
4d Pharma buoyed by Texas cancer treatment partnership
4d Pharma’s shares enjoyed a boost on Monday after entering a collaboration with a specialist cancer unit at the University of Texas.
Europe midday: Stocks slip further ahead of trade talks
European stocks had fallen a little further into the red by midday on Monday as investors eyed the latest trade talks between the US and China.
London midday: Stocks drop ahead of US-China talks but retailers buck trend
London stocks had fallen into the red by midday on Monday, with tobacco shares dragged lower by a broker downgrade, but retailer Dunelm sharply higher after a well-received trading update.