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US close: Stocks slide amid worries about Deutsche Bank
US stocks finished lower on Monday on worries about Deutsche Bank and the implications of the UK’s exit from European Union.
Sector movers: Evraz pushes to fresh 52-week high
Slightly better-than-expected Chinese economic data saw shares in Russia-focused steel-maker Evraz notch a fresh 52-week high at 180. 0p, taking its sector gauge higher with it.
FTSE 250 movers: Henderson and Evraz rocket
Henderson Group lit a fire under listed fund managers after agreeing to a $6bn tie-up with US-based rival Janus Capital, alongside a proposal to cancel the company's FTSE 250 listing, although the Australian listing will be kept.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher, buoyed by gains in oil
European stocks were mixed on Monday, with rising oil prices offering some support as investors continued to keep an eye on the banking sector, while in the UK Brexit was in focus after Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to trigger Article 50 by March.
Risks to global economic growth on the rise according to FitchRatings
Downside risks to growth in advanced economies have risen in recent months, according to Fitch Rating’s bi-monthly Global Economic Outlook (GEO) report.
FTSE 100 movers: ITV, Legal&General lead declines
ITV shares were at the bottom of the pile after analysts at Barclays lowered their target price on the stock from 200. 0 to 190. 0p.
Fastjet sells Airbus A319 to Avtrade
Fastjet, an African based low-cost airline, has entered into a binding sale agreement of its solely-owned Airbus A319 with Avtrade.
Small caps news round-up
AIM-listed explorer Europa Oil & Gas said it delivered a “strong performance” for the year despite difficult market conditions with the low price of oil as it increased its presence in Ireland. Chief executive Hugh Mackay said: “In the face of difficult market conditions for the oil and gas sector we have delivered strong performance.
Europa Oil & Gas reports 'strong' year as it expands in Ireland
AIM-listed explorer Europa Oil & Gas said it delivered a “strong performance” for the year despite difficult market conditions with the low price of oil as it increased its presence in Ireland.
HSBC announces its third interim dividend
HSBC has declared a third interim dividend of $0. 10 per ordinary share in respect of the year ending 31 December 2016.
London close: Stocks finish higher as pound weakens on Brexit news
London stocks finished higher on Monday as the pound weakened after Prime Minister Theresa May revealed the timing of Brexit negotiations.
Broker tips: Euromoney, Centrica, Merlin Entertainments
Canaccord Genuity on Monday cut its rating on Euromoney Institutional Investor to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ but raised its target price to 1,165p from 1,128p.
Canaccord cuts Euromoney's rating but raises target price
Canaccord Genuity on Monday cut its rating on Euromoney Institutional Investor to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ but raised its target price to 1,165p from 1,128p.
Twitter shares gain on Alphabet bid speculation
Shares in Twitter moved higher after Bloomberg reported on possible buy-out interest from Alphabet.
ITE Group endures slump as events turn geopolitical
Events and exhibitions organiser ITE Group warned that its bookings for next year were slightly behind this year due to challenging conditions in several markets, especially Turkey.
Director dealings: AO World chairman buys in for a long cycle
AO World's new chairman Geoff Cooper bought almost £170,000 worth of shares in the online white goods retailer on Monday, even as they recently overtook their pre-Brexit level.
US manufacturing ISM rebounds from August dip
Growth in the US economy's manufacturing grew in September following a contraction in August as the overall economy grew for the 88th consecutive month, according to data released on Monday.
Tullett Prebon EMEA CEO Wink to retire
Interdealer broker Tullett Prebon said on Monday that Angus Wink, chief executive for EMEA, will retire with immediate effect after 26 years with the firm.
US open: Stocks fall as traders weigh Deutsche Bank woes, manufacturing data
US stocks were in the red on Monday as investors continued to keep an eye on Deutsche Bank and assessed manufacturing data.
US construction sector spending misses forecasts in August
Construction spending in the States was much weaker than expected in August as public sector outlays dropped sharply.