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RBC Capital raises target price on Ashtead
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets raised their target price on equipment rental firm Ashtead from 3,200. 0p to 3,800. 0p on Monday following the group's recently published third-quarter earnings report.
Optimism in UK economy highest since 2015 - survey
Confidence in the UK economy has surged as the vaccine rollout gathers pace, a survey showed on Monday.
Jefferies ups price target on Ladbrokes owner Entain
Jefferies has upped its price target for Entain on growing success of gaming joint venture BetMGM.
Tech investor Pires buys into security platform Polience
Technology investment company Pires has invested £0. 25m in security platform company Polience, it announced on Monday.
Empire State manufacturing index beats expectations
Manufacturing activity in the New York jurisdiction improved more than expected in March, according to a survey released on Monday.
Blackstone, Starwood buy Extended Stay for $6bn
Blackstone and Starwood Capital have agreed to pay $6bn (£4. 3bn) to buy Extended Stay America in a bet the hotel group will prosper as the US economy reopens.
European Union mulling order for Sputnik V - report
The European Union is reportedly considering ordering Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, as it looks to get its embattled vaccination programme back on track.
Xiaomi shares rise 10% after Trump restrictions blocked by judge
Xiaomi shares rose 10% after a US judge granted a preliminary injunction against the restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
Setbacks for German CDU in state elections at the weekend
Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union suffered setbacks in two key state elections at the weekend.
Danone CEO forced out after shareholder pressure
Activist shareholders have succeeded in forcing the departure of Danone chairman and chief executive Emmanuel Faber after complaints about the yoghurt-maker’s financial performance.
Iran urges US to lift sanctions before national election
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the US should drop sanctions before the next Iranian elections in June if it wanted to revive the nuclear deal.
Ascential swings to loss, pays no dividend
Ascential reported a £166. 5m annual loss and paid no dividend as revenue plunged and the company reported £99m extra exceptional costs.
Deliveroo looks to raise £1bn through London listing
Deliveroo expects to raise around £1bn from its planned London flotation, the food delivery firm said on Monday.
US pre-open: Futures mixed as bond yields remain elevated
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher ahead of the bell on Monday as both the Dow Jones and S&P 500 looked set to build upon their recent record highs.
EU will hit Q1 Covid-19 vaccination goals, Commission says
Pfizer's ramp-up in production of its Covid-19 vaccine will allow the European Union to meet its vaccination goals in the first quarter, a top European official said.
London midday: Stocks a little higher on US stimulus, vaccine hopes
London stocks were off earlier highs but still in the black by midday on Monday, with sentiment underpinned by vaccine optimism and the US stimulus package.
Shopping centre revival fuels rise in UK shopping visits - survey
Weekly retail footfall in the UK rose 7%, suggesting pent-up demand among shoppers during the third Covid-19 lockdown, a survey showed.
Europe midday: Economic recovery hopes, calm bonds drive shares
European shares were still higher at midday, driven by hopes of a swift economic recovery, calmer bond markets and the departure of the head of French food company Danone.
Chinese government grants Xpeng Motors $76m investment
Chinese EV carmarker Xpeng Motors received $76. 9m in funding from Guangdong Yuecai Investment Holdings which is the investment arm of the Chinese province whose name it carries.
Shares jump as In The Style trading gets underway
Shares in In The Style Group jumped on Monday after the online fashion brand made its London market debut.