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US close: Stocks end a little weaker; investors eye central bank meetings
US stocks closed a little lower on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week in terms of corporate releases and rate decisions by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
London close: Oil price slump drags FTSE lower
The FTSE 100 ended Monday’s session in the red as a slump in crude prices dragged oil stocks lower.
Ukraine police still investigating JKX Oil subsidiary
JKX Oil & Gas updated the market on the police investigation into its Ukrainian subsidiary Poltava on Monday, confirming that the investigation remained ongoing.
Versarien raises £1.1m for acquisition
Versarien’s shares fell on Monday after saying it has conditionally raised £1. 1m in a share placement to help finance one of its proposed acquisitions.
Small caps news round-up
Atalaya Mining on Monday said it has completed the construction of its Expansion Project in Andalucía, Spain, ramping copper production up to towards 9. 5m tonnes per annual (mpta). The Expansion Project was declared mechanically complete in the first week of May 2016, ahead of schedule and under budget.
Europe close: Stocks just in the green as oil slides
European stocks managed to finish just above the waterline overall on Monday, boosted by a stronger-than-expected reading on German business confidence as investors sifted through more corporate news ahead of rate announcements by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan later this week.
Atalaya Mining completes Expansion Project ahead of schedule
Atalaya Mining on Monday said it has completed the construction of its Expansion Project in Andalucía, Spain, ramping copper production up to towards 9. 5m tonnes per annual (mpta).
Marechale Capital reports full year loss on drop in revenue
Marechale Capital on Monday reported an annual loss on lower revenues, reflecting difficulty in completing deals.
Director dealings: Liontrust CFO digs in claws after Argonaut acquisition
Liontrust Asset Management's chief operating and financial officer Vinay Abrol and his wife have topped up their stake in the independent fund management group.
CityFibre customer numbers surge in first half
Fibre optic infrastructure designer, builder, owner, and operator CityFibre posted a trading update for the six months to 30 June on Monday, reporting continued strong demand for its national fibre infrastructure in the first half, booking record levels of new orders.
Tungsten Corp. narrows full year loss
Online invoice group Tungsten Corp. narrowed its full year losses as revenue grew on the back of higher total invoice volumes.
Abcam describes 'another successful year' ahead of results
Life science research tools supplier Abcam posted a trading update for the year to 30 June on Monday, ahead of the publication of its financial results, due 12 September.
AMC Entertainment buys Carmike Cinemas in sweetened deal
AMC Entertainment is to takeover Carmike Cinemas in a deal worth $1. 2bn, the companies announced on Monday.
FTSE 250 movers: Investors place bets on William Hill, oil companies slip
The FTSE 250 was just above the waterline in afternoon trading on Monday, as traders looked to upcoming central bank meetings in the US and Japan later this week.
Highlands Natural Resources shares rise on farm-in agreement
Shares in Highlands Natural Resources jumped on Monday after saying it has entered into a farm-in agreement with Renegade Oil & Gas Company in Arapahoe, Colorado.
US open: Stocks a little weaker as investors eye central bank meetings
US stocks opened a little lower on Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week in terms of corporate releases and a rate decision by the Federal Reserve.
FX round-up: Dollar strengthens before Fed's rate decision
The dollar strengthened against other major currencies on Monday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.
FTSE 100 movers: Supermarkets surge while airlines descend
The FTSE 100 was in the red on Monday afternoon, having finished the morning in positive territory as traders looked towards central bank decisions in the US and Japan.
Sector movers: Oil companies and airlines under pressure
London stock indices were held back on Monday as oil prices traded down towards their lowest levels in weeks.
Shooting at Florida nightclub leaves two dead
Two people have been killed and at least 15 injured following a shooting at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida.