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Tuesday preview: US housing and consumer confidence, Unilever in focus
Investors' focus will be on a slew of economic data out of the States, including readings on the housing market and for consumer confidence.
Europe close: Stocks end the session higher, outside of the German Dax
Most of Europe's main stock market indices shares rallied from early losses as investors braced themselves for the never-ending deluge of corporate news and a policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve later in the week.
London close: Stocks mixed ahead of this week's Fed decision
London stocks closed in a mixed state on Monday as investors started to close their pocketbooks ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy announcement later in the week, amid a raft of corporate updates.
Director dealings: Venture Life chair invests after well-received update
Venture Life Group was among the companies disclosing director transactions on Monday, after its non-executive chairman spent over £80k on shares.
Natural gas futures jump as Gazprom cuts gas supplies through Nordstream 1 again
Gazprom will halt one of the two remaining turbines that power the Nordstream 1 gas pipeline's compressor station, in a move that is expected to further reduce volumes shipped to Germany.
Gigaclear looking to raise £300m in new funding - report
Fibre broadband network provider Gigaclear is reportedly looking to raise hundreds of millions of pounds of further funding to help roll out its expansion.
FTSE 100 movers: Banks rally; Ocado loses ground
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 7,289. 63 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Broker tips: Ferrexpo, Ocado, Watches of Switzerland
Credit Suisse upgraded Ferrexpo to 'outperform' from 'neutral' on Monday but cut its price target on the stock to 250. 0p from 260. 0p.
Vodafone Q1 German revenues fall
Telecoms group Vodafone reported a rise in first quarter revenues, driven by growth in the UK, but reported a fall in Germany, its biggest market.
Premier Foods to buy The Spice Tailor for £43.8m
Oxo and Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods has agreed to buy Asian meal kits and accompaniments brand The Spice Tailor for an initial £43. 8m in cash.
US open: Stocks mixed as final week of July trading gets under way
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday as July gets set to draw to a close with another five days another jam-packed full of corporate earnings.
ShoreCap starts Watches of Switzerland at 'buy'
Shore Capital initiated coverage of Watches of Switzerland on Monday with a ‘buy’ rating and 1,200p fair value.
Barclays outlines plan to buy back $17.6bn in securities sold in error
UK bank Barclays on Monday outlined plans to buy back up to $17. 6bn in securities that it sold by mistake after exceeding registered amounts under US regulations.
The Gym Group chair Penny Hughes steps down
The Gym Group said on Monday that chair Penny Hughes plans to retire with immediate effect.
Mastec acquires IEA, revises H2 guidance
Contractor MasTec has agreed to acquire renewable energy and infrastructure services provider Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $14. 0 per share.
US dollar strength and Fed rate hikes enough to kill inflation and push economy into recession, Jefferies says
The Federal Reserve was set to hike short-term interest rates by 75 basis points for a second time in a row at its next meeting on 26-27 July, Jefferies said, but that it would be the last such increment.
Union Jack set for maiden profit as Wressle revenue hits $8m
Union Jack Oil announced on Monday that “material landmark” net revenues of $8m (£6. 63m) have been achieved from the Wressle hydrocarbon development within licences PEDL180 and PEDL182 in North Lincolnshire, on the western margin of the Humber Basin.
Strong growth continues in first half at Ebiquity
Media investment analysis provider Ebiquity said in an update on Monday that it continued its growth trajectory in the first half with revenue of about £37m, up 16% year-on-year.
Acquisitions drive first-half growth for Venture Life
Mouthwash and haemorrhoid cream maker Venture Life said in an update on Monday that it expected to report first-half revenue of £18. 9m, up 36% year-on-year.