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US close: Stocks slip after last week's fresh highs
US stocks fell modestly on Monday, easing from record highs reached last week.
Tuesday preview: US durable goods orders, Softcat in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on a raft of economic reports due out in the States.
Directors dealings: Chemring boss sells shares
Chemring's boss and its group legal director offloaded shares in the sensor and countermeasures manufacturer ahead of the Easter weekend.
Europe close: Stocks edge up ahead of Easter break
European stocks were mostly higher on Monday ahead of the long Easter weekend and as investors took stock of a slew of rate decisions during the preceding week and dovish comments from policy makers that sent the Stoxx 600 index to record highs.
Broker tips: Ashtead, Experian
JPMorgan Cazenove said on Monday that Experian was its top pick in the European business services sector, along with Bureau Veritas, both of which it rates at ‘overweight’.
London close: Stocks slip back after last week's peak
London markets finished in the red on Monday, having traded below the waterline through the session after reaching a peak at the end of last week.
Experian 'top pick', says JPMorgan
JPMorgan Cazenove said on Monday that Experian was its top pick in the European business services sector, along with Bureau Veritas, both of which it rates at ‘overweight’.
US open: Stocks drift lower at the start of the week
US stocks were again easing back on Monday after the record highs reached during the prior week.
Oriole Resources announces fresh drilling plans in Cameroon
West Africa-focussed gold explorer Oriole Resources announced plans for a phase five diamond drilling programme at its Bibemi orogenic gold project in Cameroon on Monday, scheduled to start in the second quarter.
Orosur inks deal to buy back full share in Anza Project
Orosur Mining updated the market on its Anzá Project in Colombia on Monday, the centrepiece of an exploration agreement with Minera Monte Águila (MMA), a joint venture equally owned by Newmont and Agnico Eagle Mines.
FTSE 100 movers: Kingfisher gains after results; Ocado in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,925. 35 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Abingdon Health progresses at-home STD test programme
Abingdon Health updated the market on the development of self-tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) on Monday, announcing the completion of the 'design freeze' stage for four key tests in collaboration with Devyn.
Kingfisher issues profit warning on weaker French DIY market
B&Q owner Kingfisher on Monday warned current-year profit would fall short of expectations after it posted weaker earnings for 2023-24 as the home improvement market continued to lag behind demand for housing.
UK retail sales rise a little in March - CBI
UK retail sales rose a little in the year to March, according to a survey released on Monday.
Sondrel strikes deal for next phase of video chip contract
Chip specialist Sondrel announced on Monday that it has successfully concluded negotiations for a material design and supply contract, as first announced on 27 February.
Boeing chief executive, board chair both stepping down
Boeing announced a series of changes within its board and management on Monday, with Dave Calhoun announcing his resignation, as the aerospace giant navigated turbulence around its 737 MAX product.
Mobico shares slump as Nat Express owner warns on profit
Shares in National Express owner Mobico slumped on Monday after the transport company issued a profit warning and said its annual results would be delayed further due to auditing issues at its German rail business.
Gamma Communications hikes dividend after year of growth
Gamma Communications reported an 8% increase in revenue in its final results on Monday, reaching £521. 7m, and a similar 8% growth in gross profit to £267. 2m.
Central Asia Metals confident despite fall in revenue, earnings
Central Asia Metals reported a decrease in gross revenue in its 2023 results on Monday, to $207. 4m, down from $232. 2m in the prior year.