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UK retail sales growth hits eight-month high in March
The unusually early Easter holidays gave the UK retail sector a big boost in March, according to the British Retail Consortium-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor released on Tuesday.
US close: Stocks mixed as traders await inflation data, Q1 earnings
Wall Street stocks were little changed at the close of trading on Monday as major indices stalled ahead of key inflation data and first-quarter corporate earnings later in the week.
Europe close: Stocks play catch up with Wall Street
European shares rallied on Monday as investors awaited the start of the latest earnings season, playing catch up with the gains seen on Wall Street at the end of the previous week.
Tuesday preview: US business confidence, ECB lending survey in focus
The corporate and economic calendar for Tuesday is sparse as investors wait for the release of key consumer price data in the States during the following session.
Broker tips: Wood Group, IWG
Wood Group is "on the right track" with its turnaround, according to Berenberg but the broker still cut its target price for shares of the energy and materials engineering and consulting business following the group's recent results.
London close: Stocks rise at start of busy week
London markets closed with gains on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key events later in the week.
Director dealings: Primary Health Properties CEO makes share purchase
Primary Health Properties revealed on Monday that chief executive officer Harry Hyman had acquired 74,890 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed real estate investment trust.
Ducommun gets $60 a share takeover offer from Albion River
US aerospace and defence supplier Ducommun said on Monday that it had received an unsolicited non-binding indication of takeover interest from private direct investment firm Albion River at $60. 00 per share in cash.
FTSE 100 movers: Entain rallies; retailers in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% at 7,933. 38 in afternoon trade on Monday.
US open: Stocks higher as investors await inflation data, Q1 earnings
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as stocks look to reclaim some of last week's losses ahead of key inflation data and first-quarter corporate earnings later in the week.
Ted Baker to close 15 stores, axe 245 jobs
Ted Baker is set to close 15 stores and axe around 245 jobs, it emerged on Monday.
TSMC strikes $11.6bn deal with White House to expand AZ plans
TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, has struck an $11. 6bn deal with the United States to bolster president Joe Biden's ambitions in AI chip development, it was revealed on Monday.
Bango reports some strong growth in 2023
Bango reported substantial growth across a number of financial indicators in its final 2023 results on Monday, with transactional revenue surging 79% year-on-year to $32. 7m.
Caledonia Mining appoints new operations chief
Caledonia Mining announced the appointment of James Mufara as its chief operating officer on Monday, effective 1 May.
Audioboom hires two sales execs as ad inventory reaches record high
Podcast producer and distributor Audioboom said in an update on Monday that it had bolstered its revenue operations with the recruitment of two seasoned sales executives, as it reached a record high for advertising inventory.
Europe midday: Shares rally as Zalando, Entain make gains
European shares rallied on Monday as investors awaited the start of the latest earnings season and another dump of economic data.
Aptamer applies for patent over binder sequences developed with Unilever
Aptamer Group announced the submission of a patent application safeguarding newly-crafted Optimer binder sequences on Monday.
JPMorgan boss dashes rate-cut hopes, sees 'stickier' inflation due to rising risks
Interest rates in the US could rise to "8% or even higher" in the coming years, according to the head of JPMorgan Chase, who said that they bank was preparing for a wide range of scenarios in light of current high government spending and geopolitical volatility.
Eurozone investor morale hits two-year high - Sentix
Eurozone investor morale improved again in April, marking the sixth gain in a row, according to a widely watched survey published on Monday.