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Europe midday: Stocks weighed by G20 dropping commitment against protectionism
European equity markets were on the back foot at the start of the week as investors digested the G20 communiqué, which uses much softer language on trade protectionism compared with that in 2016, as the UK set a date to kick-start Brexit talks.
London midday: Stocks maintain mild losses; May to trigger Article 50 next Wednesday
London stocks are maintaining mild losses to midday after another record close at the end of last week, as it emerged Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger the UK's exit from the European Union next Wednesday.
Support for French left-wing candidates edges higher in polls
France's two left-wing presidential candidates nudged higher in a daily poll of voters' intentions ahead of the country's next presidential elections.
Mkango and Metalysis to investigate alloys-for-magnets project
Mkango Resources announced on Monday that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Metalysis to jointly research, develop and commercialise novel rare earth metal alloys for use in three-dimensional printed permanent magnets.
Bushveld Minerals' shares surge on Strategic Minerals Corp deal-financing update
Shares in Bushveld Minerals are up more than 20% after it signed a definitive sales and marketing agreement with Wogen Resources Ltd to assist with the financing needed to acquire a majority stake in Strategic Minerals Corp.
Barclays reiterates overweight on Value stocks
Strategists at Barclays reiterated their 'Overweight' stance on so-called 'Value' stocks in anticipation of a pick-up in euro area inflation.
High Court prevents Nostrum Oil & Gas chairman dealing with his assets
A London High Court injunction has blocked Nostrum Oil & Gas executive chairman Frank Monstrey from dealing with his shares in the company, including voting and other rights.
AFH Financial Group to raise £10m to fund acquisitions
Investment manager AFH Financial Group is to raise up to £10m in order to fund acquisition opportunities and for general working purposes.
CAP-XX's shares slump on lower H1 profit and despite steady FY outlook
Shares in CAP-XX are down almost a fifth after it turned in an 18% slide in first-half total revenue, a wider pre-tax loss and said its full-year trading performance should be in line with current market expectations.
Asia report: Markets mixed after G20 ministers meeting
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Monday, with investors looking to both the China Development Forum happening in the coming days, and the G20 finance ministers meeting over the weekend in Germany.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower as investors eye Fed's Evans
US futures pointed to a marginally weaker open on Wall Street on Monday as investors looked to a speech by Federal Reserve official Charles Evans following last week's rate hike and more dovish than expected tone from the US central bank.
NetDimensions to de-list from AIM
Management software provider NetDimensions is to de-list from AIM after it accepted a takeover bid from technology firm Learning Technologies Group.
Labour prepares for possible UK snap election on 4 May amid likely Brexit talks
The Labour Party is fortifying itself for a snap election as chatter ramps up that PM Theresa May could call a ballot in early May, potentially in the earliest stages of its Brexit talks with the EU.
Citi upgrades Evraz as Russian steel and coal prices play catch-up
Citi has upgraded its recommendation Evraz to a high-risk 'buy' as it sees catalysts for the shares from Russian long steel and coking coal prices catching up with those elsewhere.
JKX narrows loss as it looks to resolve Ukraine disputes
JKX Oil & Gas announced its final results for the year to 31 December on Monday, with revenue falling to $73. 8m from $88. 5m in 2015.
Focusrite turns up volume on first-half revenue
Music and audio products company Focusrite updated the market on its trading on Monday, reporting that in the first half of the year “good progress” was made in both the Focusrite and Novation divisions and in all three reported regions, particularly in the board’s important US market.
Bos Global to buy 40% stake in Aussie call centre provider
Shares surged in Bos Global on Monday after the workplace software company announced it will buy a 40% stake in Call Design, an Australia-based call centre provider, for cash and shares.
Deutsche Bank announces sharply discounted share sale, AM unit IPO
Deutsche Bank announced a deeply-discounted capital raise over the weekend, its fourth such excercise since 2010, alongside plans to sell a small slice of its coveted asset management unit.
SalvaRx Group invests $1m in US biotechnology firm
SalvaRx Group is to invest $1m in Rift Biotherapeutics, a US biotechnology company that develops antibodies for use in oncology.
HSBC downgrades G4S on concerns about transformation strategy, labour costs
HSBC has downgraded G4S to 'reduce’ as it was unsure about what will emerge from the security firm’s transformation strategy.