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Sector movers: Higher energy prices prove mixed blessing for London shares
London's top-flight index derived some support from an expected corner of the world as Chileans voted by a significant majority at the weekend to reject a proposed new constitution for the Andean country.
Tuesday preview: US services PMI, German factory orders in focus
The market spotlight on Tuesday will be on the US services sector as the Institute for Supply Management and S&P Global publish their respective purchasing managers' indices for the month of August.
Europe close: Stocks on the back foot after Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 flows
European stocks were firmly in the red by the end of trading on Monday, while the euro fell to a 20-year low against the dollar as the energy crisis intensified.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note gas prices rebound
London stocks finished on a mixed note on Monday, as Brent oil moved higher and gas prices surged, the latter following Russia's decision to indefinitely suspended gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany.
FTSE 250 movers: Aston Martin slides; Countryside gains
London’s FTSE 250 was down 1. 3% at 18,614. 74 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Broker tips: Tyman, Rockhopper Exploration
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded construction firm Tyman from 'buy' to 'hold' and slashed their target price on the stock from 420. 0p to 250. 0p on Monday, stating now was "not the right time".
FTSE 100 movers: Dechra slumps after results; miners rally
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,270. 95 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Russia halts gas supplies to EU until sanctions are lifted
Russia has said it will not resume gas supplies to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in full until the "collective west" lifts sanctions slapped on the country as a result of its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
OPEC+ agrees to cut output by 100,000 bpd in October
OPEC and allied oil-producing countries agreed on Monday to cut oil production by 100,000 barrels per day from next month.
Canaccord Genuity raises target price on Rockhopper Exploration
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price on oil and gas firm Rockhopper Exploration from 24. 0p to 40. 0p on Monday following the group's Ombrina Mare arbitration award success.
Vistry to buy Countryside Partnerships in £1.25bn deal
Housebuilder Vistry said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Countryside Partnerships in a £1. 25bn deal.
Liz Truss announced as next UK Prime Minister
Liz Truss was announced as the next Conservative leader and UK Prime Minister on Monday.
Berenberg downgrades Tyman to 'hold'
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded construction firm Tyman from 'buy' to 'hold' and slashed their target price on the stock from 420. 0p to 250. 0p on Monday, stating now was "not the right time".
Director dealings: UP Global Sourcing directors make big purchases
UP Global Sourcing was in the red on Monday, after two of its directors made some big share purchases.
London midday: Stocks stay down ahead of UK PM announcement
London stocks were still down by midday on Monday as gas prices surged after Russia indefinitely suspended gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany, and as investors waited to find out who will be the next UK prime minister.
Eurozone business activity contracts again in August
Eurozone business activity contracted again in August as surging inflation and the energy crisis took their toll, according to a survey released on Monday.
Europe midday: Stocks slide as energy crisis worsens
European stocks were firmly in the red by midday on Monday, while the euro fell to a 20-year low against the dollar as the energy crisis intensified.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as oil prices climb
Stocks finished in a mixed state in Asia on Monday, with oil prices rising ahead of an OPEC+ meeting set to take place later in the global day.
Synairgen to collaborate with University of Southampton on observational study
Drug discovery outfit Synairgen will collaborate with the University of Southampton on an observational study aimed at exploring and better understanding acute respiratory viral infections and recovery.
UK service sector growth eases to 18-month low in August
Growth in the UK services sector eased to an 18-month low in August, according to a survey released on Monday.