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World's energy security may be fatally compromised, Saudi Aramco warns
Low levels of investment are putting the world's energy security at risk according Saudi Aramco, the world's largest petrochemicals company.
US close: Stocks end mostly higher as investors eye earnings season
US stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, with technology issues pacing the advance as investors braced for the start of earnings season and looked ahead to a speech by Fed Chair Janet Yellen later in the week.
Broker tips: Royal Mail, Dunelm, Schroders
JP Morgan Cazenove cut its price target for Royal Mail shares as it shares the market's newfound caution on the UK consumer outlook.
Europe close: Stocks gain after G-20 meeting, ECB officials sound cautious note
European stocks started the week on the front foot on the heels of a relatively successful meeting of G-20 leaders at the weekend, albeit with traders keeping a close eye on central banks.
London close: Stocks end session on mixed note in listless trading
London's FTSE 100 ended higher tracking a positive start to the session on the other side of the Pond, but its little sister went the other way as a profit warning from infrastructure and construction group Carillion took its toll.
Theresa May to ask opposition parties for help as Corbyn fires back
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has told Theresa May to read his party’s manifesto if she wants ideas, ahead of an expected call by the PM for cross-party cooperation on Tuesday.
Dalian Wanda sells majority stake to rival Sunac China for $9.3bn
The Hong Kong-traded shares of Wanda Hotel Development shot up 145% on Monday morning on news that Chinese property giant Dalian Wanda Group would sell a majority stake in many of its theme parks and hotels in the country to rival developer Sunac China for $9. 3bn.
Clinigen's 'Totect' gets US FDA approval
Global pharmaceutical and services company Clinigen Group confirmed it had obtained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its ‘Totect’ dexrazoxane hydrochloride product on Monday, alongside Cumberland Pharmaceuticals.
Sector movers: Retailers in the red as consumer spending worries worsen
Retailers were the big drag on the FTSE 350 today as survey data showed households continued to show caution on spending.
ECB's Villeroy reportedly backs gradualist approach
France's central bank governor said the European Central Bank would continue adapting the intensity of its monetary policy in the autumn.
Silence Therapeutics pleased with fitusiran progress
Serious disease treatment developer Silence Therapeutics updated the market on one of its patent-protected products on Monday, noting a release from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals on Friday which stated it was working with Sanofi Genzyme to initiate a phase 3 programme for the investigational ‘fitusiran’ treatment in patients with hemophilia A and B, with or without inhibitors.
FTSE 250 movers: Kier and Balfour Beatty caught in Carillion crossfire
The FTSE 250 struggled in the red throughout Monday due to the huge decline of Carillion and a gloomy cloud over the retail sector.
Pennant 'on track' to delivery on expectations
Integrated training and support solutions provider Pennant International Group updated the market on its trading on Monday, ahead of the announcement of its interim results for the six months to 30 June, which were scheduled to be released on 11 September.
US open: Slight gains on Wall Street
US stocks were trading slightly higher in early trading on Monday as investors braced for the start of the earnings season and looked out to an anxiously-awaited speech from Fed chair Janet Yellen herself on Thursday.
Review to recommend minimum wage for 'gig economy' workers
After some strong calls for a review of how the growing casual workforce is treated by employment law last week, the official government review of the situation was set to recommend a guarantee of at least the minimum wage for those technically classed as self-employed.
Credit Suisse sees buying opportunity in Eurozone small-caps, negative on UK
Strategists at Credit Suisse reiterated their positive stance towards euro area small capitalisation stocks and their negative view on their UK peers.
Asos still has 'significant opportunity' in UK and abroad, says Berenberg
Asos shares have lost 11% over the past month and ahead of quarterly results later this week are offering a good entry point, said analysts at Berenberg.
The Music Wars: Spotify fakes, struggling Soundcloud, smaller Pandora
Music streaming service Spotify was in the spotlight on Monday, amid renewed reports the company’s platform was full of artists who don’t even exist.
Johnsons raise holdings in Connemara Mining again
Connemara Mining, a zinc and gold exploration company, announced receipt of notification that Paul and Michelle Johnson have a beneficial interest in 7. 15m ordinary shares.
FTSE 100 movers: BAE systems jumps but Babcock hit by Carillion warning
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% to 7,366. 08 in afternoon trade.