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US midday: Wall Street starts holiday-shortened week higher
Wall Street has begun the holiday-shortened week in good form as traders try to shake off two consecutive weeks of losses.
Europe close: Stocks extend bounce despite political gridlock in Berlin
Stocks on the Continent managed a higher close, overcoming an initial downdraft following German Chancellor Angela Merkel's inability to craft a stable working coalition at the weekend.
British Airways's plan for passengers paying least to board last prompts negative reaction
British Airways's plans to introduce a policy whereby those purchasing the cheapest tickets will be called last has prompted a a very negative reactions from its passengers.
Zimbabwe president Mugabe refuses to stand down despite deadline
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has refused to step down as leader of the country despite pressure from his own Zanu-PF party and the army.
Australian interest rates will remain at record lows for another year - IMF
Australian interest rates could remain at their record lows for up to a year more, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.
Banks will definitely lose passporting rights post-Brexit, Barnier says
Banks and financial services firm operating in the UK will lose their so-called 'passporting rights' after Britain leaves the European Union, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator said on Monday.
German President urges parties to 'rethink their position' as coalition talks disintegrate
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of Germany, said on Monday that he expected all parties elected to parliament to make every effort to enable the formation of a government after coalition talks fell apart earlier in the day.
Mercedes doubles efforts on electric van
Mercedes-Benz was set to scale up efforts on its electric delivery van production as Deutsche Post turned from customer to competitor after the release of its bare bones battery-powered vehicles.
Marvell Technology to buy Cavium in $6bn deal
Marvell Technology has agreed to buy Cavium in a deal valued at around $6bn.
German producer price gains slow in October
Factory gate price increases in the euro area's largest economy slowed down by a tad less than expected in October.
Asia report: Markets mixed on quiet day for local news
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Monday, as investors took their cues from a softer Wall Street on Friday on the back of concerns over tax reform progress in the US.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted as investors eye German politics
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Monday as investors digested the latest political developments in Germany.
Merkel under pressure as German coalition talks collapse
Negotiations to form a German government have collapsed after the withdrawal of the liberal FDP party from three-party coalition talks.