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Europe close: Stocks slip with all eyes on central banks, crude oil
European shares fell into the red on Monday as investors awaited key interest rate decisions this week and kept an eye on rising crude oil prices.
London close: Property stocks drag FTSE 100 into the red
European indices dropped on Monday as rising oil prices and nervousness ahead of a number of key central bank policy meetings later this week hit investors' nerves, with London's FTSE 100 retreating from a four-month high.
Director dealings: M&C Saatchi chair invests, Staffline director linked to transactions
M&C Saatchi was on the list of director buys on Monday after its executive chair bought 70,000 shares in two separate transactions.
Berenberg says that it is time to return to energy sector
Analysts at Berenberg said the US and European energy sectors could be a way to play the headwinds that they expected to bear down on global equities over the coming quarters.
FTSE 250 movers: M&S benefits from Ocado upgrade; Crest Nicholson hit by rate fears
Shares in Marks & Spencer gained on the back of a broker upgrade for its online grocery delivery partner Ocado on Monday.
Shares in S4 Capital tank as guidance lowered again, 500 jobs axed
Shares in Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital tanked by almost a third on Monday as the digital advertising agency cut full-year earnings guidance again and axed 500 jobs as clients pull spending over recession fears.
US open: Stocks mixed as oil prices and bond yields rise
Rising bond yields and oil prices were limiting investor risk appetite on Monday morning, as markets treaded water ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the week.
FTSE 100 movers: Ocado jumps ahead of update, housing stocks sink
Ocado shares jumped 5% on Monday ahead of an expected nine-month trading update tomorrow, with the stock being helped by a broker upgrade.
Hermogenyx shares soar on new partnership with Prevail Partners
Shares in biopharma group Hemogenyx surged on Monday after the company received a $0. 83m investment from Prevail Partners as it continues to work on its planned clinical trial for leukaemia treatment.
BP Marsh upbeat ahead of Kentro shareholding sale
Financial services venture capital investor BP Marsh said in an update on Monday that it was selling its shareholding in Kentro, a London-based insurance group, for £51. 5m, pending regulatory approvals.
Zenova delivers first FX500 extinguishers to US market
Zenova Group announced the successful first deliveries of 13,654 units of its Zenova FX500 handheld aerosol extinguishers for the American market on Monday.
TPXimpact offloads Questers in £7.5m deal
Technology services firm TPXimpact confirmed on Monday that it has finalised the sale of Questers Resourcing and Questers Bulgaria, collectively known as Questers, to Pwrteams.
London midday: Investors show nerves ahead of Fed, BoE decisions
London stocks pulled back from a five-month high on Monday as risk appetite waned on a relatively quiet day for economic data or corporate earnings.
Europe midday: Shares slip further on rate worries; Chipmakers struggle
European shares slipped further into the red on Monday as investors awaited key interest rate decisions this week and eyed the latest developments in China's struggling property market.
US pre-open: Subdued start expected as markets tread water ahead of FOMC
US stock futures were pointing to a subdued start on Wall Street on Monday as investors pause for breath following heavy losses on Friday, with all eyes turning towards a much-anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later this week.
Broker tips: Frasers, Trainline, Derwent London, Great Portland Estates
A deal to sell online retailer Missguided to Chinese fast fashion giant Shein could present more opportunities for owner Frasers Group than just an asset disposal, according to broker Shore Capital.
Vast Resources announces delay to historic panel settlement
Mining company Vast Resources updated the market on the announcement it made on 7 August on Monday regarding the recovery of the historic parcel.
London office stocks to benefit from higher oil price, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley says the recent rise in oil could be a positive for London-focused office property groups, as it looked into the historic correlations between real estate and commodity prices.
Vast Resources announces delay to settlement of historic parcel
Mining company Vast Resources updated the market on the announcement it made on 7 August on Monday regarding the recovery of the historic parcel.
Greencoat Renewables reports solid first-half performance
Greencoat Renewables reported a significant increase in electricity generation and net cash generation for its first half on Monday.