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OECD gives brighter outlook on economy as vaccine rollout continues
Prospects for the world economy have brightened as the coronavirus vaccine rollout continues but the recovery is likely to remain uneven, revealed the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in its latest Economic Outlook.
H&M's online second-hand shop Sellpy to launch in 20 more countries
Second-hand shop Sellpy, which is mostly owned by Swedish fashion retailer H&M, said on Monday it would be launching in 20 more European countries.
Amazon in talks to buy MGM for $9bn - reports
Amazon is understood to be in talks to acquire MGM for $9bn, as the online giant looks to further bolster its growing presence in content and streaming.
Indonesian start-ups Gojek and Tokopedia agree $18bn merger
Indonesian start-ups Gojek and Tokopedia have agreed to a merger worth $18bn that will create the biggest privately held technology start-up in south-east Asia.
Sunday share tips: Crossword Cybersecurity, InterContinental Hotels Group
The Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column told readers to 'buy' shares of Crossword Cybersecurity, highlighting its roll in the development of Covid-19 certificates.
Sunday share tips: Royal Mail Group, Digital 9 Infrastructure
The Sunday Times's Sabah Meddings told readers to 'buy' shares of Royal Mail Group.
Sunday share tips: Trident Royalties, EKF Diagnostics
The Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column recommends buying stock in Trident Royalties, touting soaring metals' prices and "bright" prospects.
Sunday share tips: Card Factory, BT Group in focus
Writing in the Sunday Times's 'Inside the City' column, Sabah Meddings conceded that Card Factory's road to recovery could be a slow one.
Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls, global PMIs in the spotlight
Financial markets' focus over the coming week will be squarely on the release of the official monthly US jobs report.
Over 11m Americans risk eviction as housing protection expires in June
More than 11m Americans who are behind on their rent could risk eviction as the national housing protection scheme expires in June.
EU executive calls for complete reopening in summer for vaccinated travelers
The European Commission proposed on Monday that vaccinated people be allowed to travel freely within the bloc without testing and quarantines.
WHO faces restructuring over sluggish response to Covid-19
The World Health Organization faces potential shake-up due to its slow response to Covid-19 pandemic and how to handle future outbreaks in the future.
Nestlé internal presentation says 60% of its food products are unhealthy
An internal company presentation at Nestlé acknowledged that 60% of its food products do not meet the “recognised definition of health”.
EU should focus on top 5 tech giants in Digital Markets Act negotiations, says MEP
European lawmaker, Andreas Schwab, who will lead the debate on the bloc’s flagship tech regulation, called for focus to be on top 5 US giants.
Iran claims progress in nuclear talks to return to 2015 deal
Iran and the other six world powers, part of a 2015 nuclear deal, have made significant progress in talks to revive the agreement but some issues remain unsolved.
Sunday share tips: PureGym, SmartSpace Software
The Sunday Times's Sabah Meddings told readers shares of PureGym were a 'hold' given the recent run higher in the company's share price.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Coronavirus cases, Shareholder spring, Wuhan
Daily coronavirus cases have risen by nearly 40 per cent in a week to 3,240 while deaths remain flat at just six as 537,000 more vaccinations were carried out in England yesterday. It comes as ministers prepare contingency plans to extend restrictions beyond June 21, amid fears that a surge in cases of the Indian variant could lead to a spike in hospital admissions and deaths. Department of Health figures published this afternoon show that daily cases have risen from 2,325 last Sunday to 3,240 today, while deaths rose just one in a week - from five last Sunday to six.
Europe close: Stocks brush-off inflation readings helped by reports on US stimulus
European shares pushed further into record territory on Friday with investors apparently brushing off data in the US showing quickening inflation.
US personal incomes fall sharply in April, inflation picks up
Personal income growth in the States slowed sharply last month, but only on account of comparison with the previous month, when the Biden administration's mammoth $1. 9trn American Rescue Plan Act kicked into effect.
London close: Stocks cling to gains ahead of Biden's big spend
London stocks remained above the waterline at the close on Friday, shortly before Joe Biden was due to take the wraps off his spending plans as US president, which are expected to be in the region of $6trn (£4. 23trn).