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FTSE 100 movers: BP boosted by upgrade; Ocado slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 7% at 7,632. 56 in afternoon trade on Monday.
JetBlue, Spirit Airlines agree to terminate $3.8bn merger agreement
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines said on Monday that they have agreed to terminate their $3. 8bn merger due to regulatory challenges.
Vista Outdoor rejects $2.9bn takeover offer from MNC Capital
Vista Outdoor said on Monday that it had rejected a $2. 9bn takeover offer from MNC Capital as it undervalues the business.
London midday: Stocks extend losses ahead of Budget
London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week’s Budget.
Renalytix surges on takeover approach
Renalytix surged on Monday after saying it had received an unsolicited takeover approach from "a large and well-capitalised publicly listed strategic diagnostics company".
Macy's surges as Arkhouse and Brigade lift takeover offer
Macy's shares surged in pre-market trade on Monday after the department store retailer said that Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management had lifted their takeover offer the company to $6. 6bn.
Jefferies upgrades BP to ‘buy’
Jefferies upgraded BP on Monday to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ and lifted the price target to 570p from 520p.
Frasers buys online bike retailer Wiggle out of administration - report
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has reportedly bought online bicycle retailer Wiggle out of administration.
Ryanair traffic jumps 5% in February
Budget airline Ryanair reported a 5% jump in February passenger numbers on Monday.
London open: Stocks edge down as investors eye Budget
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with caution in the air ahead of this week’s Budget.
Clarksons posts record full-year profits
Shipping broker Clarksons posted record full-year profits on Monday.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower as investors eye Budget
London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as investors turned their attention to this week’s Budget.
Monday newspaper round-up: Regional divide, retailers, NatWest, Pfizer
Britain’s sharp regional divide is on track to deepen with London’s economy pulling further ahead despite the government’s levelling up promises, according to a report. Ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s budget on Wednesday, the accountancy firm EY said it was forecasting stronger economic growth in London and the wider south-east of England than for the rest of the country. – Guardian.