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Italian PM Renzi resigns after crushing referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi has resigned as Italian prime minister after his constitutional reforms were roundly rejected in a referendum vote on Sunday.
Eurozone retail sales rise more than expected in October
Retail sales in the 19 countries that share the euro rose more than expected in October, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.
Purplebricks loss narrows in first half as revenue grows
Pre-tax losses at hybrid online estate agent Purplebricks narrowed in the six months to the end of October as revenue grew and sales exceeded its full-year target.
RhythmOne to buy Canada's Perk for $42.5m
Video search company RhythmOne is to buy Toronto-listed Perk, a mobile-first rewards and engagement platform, for $42. 5m in a bid to strengthen its scale and platform.
Helios Underwriting buys Salviscount LLP for £0.8m
Helios Underwriting said it had bought Salviscount Limited Liability Partnership, a limited liability member of Lloyd's, for £0. 8m in cash.
Asia report: Markets weaker as PMs resign in Italy, NZ
Markets in Asia slipped in Monday, with investors focusing on two Prime Ministerial resignations in Italy and New Zealand, and the euro’s fall to a near-two year low.
Plus 500 sponsors Australian rugby team
Plus500, an AIM listed online service provider for retail customers to trade contract for differences (CFDs) internationally, has agreed to be the official sponsor for Australian professional rugby union team the Brumbies during the 2017/18 season.
UK services PMI hits 10-month high in November
The UK services sector grew more than expected in November, according to the latest survey data from IHS Markit and CIPS.
Tullet Prebon shares fall after HSBC rating downgrade
Tullett Prebon’s shares fell on Monday as HSBC downgraded the inter-dealer money broker’s stock to ‘hold’ from buy’ but raised the target price to 480p from 460p.
Austrians reject far-right presidential candidate Norbert Hoffer
Austrians rejected far-right candidate Norbert Hofer becoming the country’s next head of state on Sunday.
Bank of Georgia issues 21m lari two-year global note
The Bank of Georgia has issued a two-year local currency linked global note worth 21m Georgian lari to be settled in US dollars, which has been issued through a private placement.
Supreme Court hears landmark Article 50 case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments for whether parliamentary consent is needed before triggering Article 50 on Monday, in a landmark legal case.
Eurozone services PMI ticks higher in November
Markit’s final eurozone composite output index came in at 53. 9 in November, down from the flash estimate of 54. 1 but up from October’s 53. 3.
German finance minister Schäuble offers Greece ultimatum on economic reform
Greece will have to leave the Eurozone if it does not agree to a set of economic reforms, according to Germany's finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble, ahead of a key meeting of European ministers on Monday.
AstraZeneca completes sale of US rights for nasal spray
AstraZeneca has completed the sale of rights to its nasal spray outside of the US with Swiss pharmaceutical Cilag for $330m.
Europe open: Italian banks slump but European investors shrug off Renzi resignation
European stocks shrugged off the resignation of Italian PM Matteo Renzi on Monday after he suffered a heavy defeat in a referendum on constitutional reform, although Italian banks remained in the doldrums.
Burberry shares jump on report of Coach bids
Shares in luxury fashion retailer Burberry rose on Monday following reports the company has rejected multiple takeover bids from US peer Coach.
London open: Stocks brush-off Italian referendum vote
Stocks in London reversed early losses following the unexpectedly poor showing for Italy's Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, in the country´s referendum on constitutional reform overnight.
Hansteen upbeat as vacancy rates reduce
UK and continental Europe property investment company Hansteen Holdings announced a portfolio update for the period from 1 July to 30 November on Monday.
St Modwen sees H2 in line with first half
Property developer St. Modwen said on Monday it expected the second half of the the financial year to be “broadly in line” with the first half.