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Premier League chairman backs Remain vote
The chairman of the Premier League has said that he believes it makes sense for Britain to remain in the European Union, and that he has the support of the 20 top flight English clubs.
US pre-open: Strong gains expected as Brexit polls show swing in favour of Remain
US futures pointed to a sharply higher open on Wall Street as the most recent polls suggested voters in the UK were leaning towards a vote to remain in the European Union at Thursday’s referendum.
Asia report: Markets rise as Brexit fears ease
Markets in Asia closed higher on Monday as sterling gained strength, with Brexit concerns easing over the weekend with a number of polls showing renewed momentum for the Remain camp ahead of Thursday’s referendum.
EU construction industry falters once more as UK grows
Construction stagnation in the eurozone continued in April, with the industry decreasing by 0. 4% on average, according to Eurostat.
Dustin Johnson wins golf's US Open despite rules fiasco
After various near misses in recent times, American Dustin Johnson triumphed at the US Open golf tournament on Sunday, while a controversy over the rules threatened to cast a shadow over the 116th edition at the Oakmont Country Club.
Rolls Royce may stand most to gain from weakness in pound, JP Morgan says
Rolls Royce might be the UK's aerospace&defence stock which stood the most to gain in the case of Brexit and the weakness in the pound which would ensue, according to analysts at JP Morgan.
Gemfields' Mozambique ruby auction raises $44.3m
Gemfields, a British supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, reported record total revenues of $44. 3m at a recent auction of rough rubies in Singapore as the increasing quality of Mozambique gems attracts growing demand.
Currencies suffer as Brexit looms
Nerves ahead of the British European Union membership referendum have affected the majority of foreign currency values, according to Bloomberg.
Recent ASOS weakness is buying opportunity, says RBC Capital
RBC Capital Markets reiterated its ‘outperform’ stance and 4,500p price target on online fashion retailer ASOS, saying the recent share price weakness was a buying opportunity.
ITV, Wolseley are Liberum's top-picks in case of Bremain, Brexit
Depending on whether the UK finally decided to 'Remain' or 'Leave' then different London-listed securities were likelier to 'outperform' their respective sectors, Liberum said.
Citi upgrades Inmarsat; says it's oversold and Brexit resistent
Citigroup upgraded Inmarsat to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ saying it was oversold and Brexit resistent, and lifted the price target to 900p from 880p due to the new GBP/USD exchange rate.
Royal Mail buys Spanish parcels firm
The Spanish subsidiary of Royal Mail’s European parcels business, General Logistics Systems (GLS), has bought Spanish express parcels delivery company, ASM Transporte Urgente (ASM) for €71m.
Japanese exports decline by more than expected in May
Japan's trade with the rest of the world was weaker than expected in May, with exports to China, Europe and the US all flagging.
Cobham rallies on BofA Merrill Lynch upgrade to 'buy'
Aerospace and defence group Cobham got a boost on Monday as Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded the stock to ‘ buy’ from ‘neutral’ noting the balance sheet was reset and the valuation is attractive for a defence asset.
Leading economists warn Brexit could lead to long-term damage
Ten of the world's leading economists have warned of the implications that a British exit from the European Union could have on its economy.
Rome elects first woman mayor as Renzi faces threat from M5S
Voters in Rome have elected the city's first woman mayor after the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) won a resounding victory.
Monday brings more misery for Govia commuters
Monday saw another morning of misery for commuters served by Govia, as a broken down train sparked delays on Southeastern services.
Majestic Wine FY profit hit by Naked Wines acquisition
Majestic Wine posted a big drop in full-year profit despite a surge in revenue, as the acquisition of Naked Wines hit profitability.
Europe open: Stocks rally as Brexit fears recede
European stocks rallied in early trade, with banks pacing the advance as the latest EU referendum polls revealed a shift in support.
Banks too 'scissor-happy' with Isa rates
Isa providers were described as “scissor-happy” over savers’ rates on Monday, as consumer lobby group Which? singled out the worst offenders when it comes to rate cuts.