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Ireland, Netherlands suspend AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot risks
The Irish and the Dutch governments were the latest to join the list of countries that have halted the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccination programme until the risk of blood clots is ruled out, even as Europe's main drugs regulator said the benefits of the shot continued to outweigh the risks.
Sector movers: Travel shares offset weakness in commodity stocks
London listed stocks were mixed at the start of the week, as hopes for a reopening of the UK economy were offset by the drag from miners and weakness in the oil patch.
Tuesday preview: US retail sales, Wood in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on a raft of key economic indicators due out in the States.
Europe close: Stocks end mixed despite gains for Travel and Leisure issues
European shares finished on a mixed note on Monday, with hopes of a swift economic recovery and calmer bond markets vying with negative and negative headlines around vaccination efforts on the Continent and similarly mixed economic data in China, according to traders.
Elon Musk now wants to be called 'Technoking of Tesla' - really
Elon Musk has been called many things - not all of them can be repeated here - but now he wants, officially mind you, to be known as "Technoking of Tesla".
London close: Stocks mixed as commodities underperform
London stocks finished Monday’s session in a mixed state, with the top-flight index dipping below the waterline in afternoon trading, sentiment earlier having been underpinned by vaccine optimism and the US stimulus package.
FTSE 250 movers: Commodity stocks drag, Travel issues up on reopening trade
London's second-tier index was only able to eke out the narrowest of gains at start of the week amid weakness in commodity-related stocks.
Toys R Us' new owner plans to open stores in US again
WHP Global announced it had acquired interest in the Toys R’ Us’ parent company (Tru Kids) and would consider re-opening stores in the US.
Director dealings: Amryt Pharma chairman makes share purchase
Amryt Pharma revealed on Monday that chairman Ram Stafford had acquired 300,100 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company.
Broker tips: Boohoo, Ashtead, Entain
Berenberg initiated coverage of Boohoo at ‘buy’ on Monday even as it conceded that shares of the scandal-hit fast-fashion retailer are "not for the faint-hearted".
Omega Diagnostics clarifies state of DHSC Covid-19 test contract
Medical diagnostics company Omega announced on Monday that a public sector contract disclosure had been published in relation to its contract with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide manufacturing capacity for Covid-19 lateral flow antigen testing.
Petrofac suspended by ADNOC from competing for new awards, shares tank
Petrofac shares tanked on Monday after the oilfield services provider said it had been notified by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) that it has been suspended from competing for new awards until further notice.
Sanitiser, loungewear added to UK inflation basket
Hand sanitiser, men's loungewear bottoms and hand weights have joined the basket of goods used to measure UK inflation to reflect changes in consumption during the Covid-19 crisis.
FTSE 100 movers: Oil giants in the red; Flutter flies higher
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% at 6,732. 13 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Roche to buy US-based GenMark Diagnostics in $1.8bn deal
Switzerland’s Roche said on Monday that it has agreed to buy US-based GenMark Diagnostics for $24. 05 a share or $1. 8bn, in an all-cash deal.
Volkswagen Group joins BP to expand ultra-fast EV charging in Europe
Volkswagen Group and BP announced on Monday a strategic collaboration to expand ultra-fast electric vehicle charging across Europe.
US open: Stocks mixed as bond yields remain elevated
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday amid optimism about a possible reopening of the US economy after President Joe Biden said he hopes that Americans will be able to freely travel and gather with their families for the 4th of July long weekend.
JP Morgan says stick with cyclical stocks
Most of the cyclical shares' run versus defensive stocks may have passed but investors should not expect a reversal of the trend, JP Morgan said.
Condor Gold to purchase new SAG mill package
Condor Gold has agreed to purchase a complete new semi-autogenous (SAG) mill package from First Majestic Silver for $6. 5m (£4. 67m), it said on Monday, including $3m payable in shares.