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Darktrace in early takeover talks with PE firm Thoma Bravo
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace said late on Monday that it is in the early stages of discussions with private equity firm Thoma Bravo about a possible takeover offer.
Tuesday preview: UK employment, Wal Mart in the spotlight
All eyes on Tuesday will be on the June employment rate due out in the UK.
Europe close: Shares edge higher despite soft Chinese data
European shares edged higher at the start of the week despite the hit to investor sentiment from weaker-than-expected readings for Chinese fixed asset investment and retail sales that prompted a surprise interest rate cut by the country's central bank.
London close: Stocks squeeze out a positive finish after Chinese data
London stocks managed to close just above the waterline on Monday, reversing earlier losses that came on the back of disappointing data out of China.
Unity rejects $17.5bn takeover offer from AppLovin
US gaming software maker Unity said on Monday that it had rejected a $17. 5bn takeover offer from peer AppLovin, as it reiterated its commitment to a merger with ironSource.
Broker tips: Wheaton Precious Metals, CMC Markets, Coca-Cola HBC
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on Wheaton Precious Metals from 3,800. 0p to 3,600. 0p on Monday following a "mixed" second quarter for the group.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners retreat; RS Group rallies
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,491. 31 in afternoon trade on Monday.
US open: Stocks trade lower following disappointing data out of China
Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Monday following some disappointing data out of China.
US homebuilder confidence falls for eighth month in a row in August, NAHB says
Confidence among US homebuilders fell for an eighth month in a row in August, the results of a survey revealed.
FTSE 250 movers: Miners feel pinch after China data
The FTSE 250 was up 0. 04% at 20,346. 74 at 1445 BST.
'Empire State' manufacturing index plunges in August
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's regional manufacturing index surprised economists, registering its second-largest ever monthly fall - larger even than that in March 2020.
Citi hikes target on CCH but stays at 'neutral' on limited visibility for 2023
Analysts at Citi hailed Coca Cola HBC's first half numbers, hiking their target price for the shares in the process.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on CMC Markets
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on financial services group CMC Markets from 257. 0p to 224. 0p on Monday, citing "material cost inflation" flagged by the company.
Director dealings: Chair, CEO buy Treatt's profit warning dip
Flavour and fragrance ingredients maker Treatt disclosed two director share purchases on Monday, as its shares tumbled following a profit warning.
SAS secures $700m bridge financing with Apollo
Scandinavian airline SAS has signed a $700m bridging financing deal as it continues to work towards restructuring.
Storm of factors sees Treatt slash its expectations
Ingredients developer and manufacturer Treatt issued a profit warning and lowered its full-year guidance on Monday, sending its shares tumbling.
Turquoise Hill rejects $2.7bn takeover offer from Rio Tinto
Miner Rio Tinto reiterated its $2. 7bn takeover offer for Canada’s Turquoise Hill Resources on Monday after it was rejected.
Future Metals shares halted in Sydney ahead of possible fundraise
Platinum-group metals company Future Metals had its shares placed in a trading halt on the ASX in Sydney on Monday, pending an announcement around a potential capital raising.
Tekcapital's Innovative Eyewear prices its upcoming Nasdaq IPO
Technology-focussed intellectual property investor Tekcapital announced on Monday that Innovative Eyewear, a subsidiary of portfolio company Lucyd, has announced pricing of its $7. 35m initial public offering.
MTI Wireless Edge reports 'good' first half trading
Communications and radio frequency technology company MTI Wireless Edge reported good first-half revenue growth on Monday, up 6% to $22. 7m.