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US pre-open: Futures lower as traders look ahead to inflation data
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Monday as 2024's solid start to the year came to a halt last week.
London midday: Stocks muted ahead of busy week
London stocks were still just a touch higher by midday on Monday, with investors cautious at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
International Paper closing in on £5bn-plus deal for DS Smith - report
US paper giant International Paper is reportedly closing in on a formal £5bn-plus bid for London-listed packaging group DS Smith.
Bradda Head upbeat on sample results from San Domingo
Bradda Head Lithium released results from surface channel samples conducted at the San Domingo Project in central Arizona on Monday.
Intercede experiences 'strong momentum' in FY24
Cybersecurity firm Intercede said on Monday that it had experienced "strong momentum" in the year ended 31 March.
Mirriad Advertising rallies on new partnership with TripleLift
Mirriad Advertising shot higher on Monday as it announced a strategic agreement with US ad tech company TripleLift, which it said was "key to accelerating programmatic sales in the US and beyond".
Bens Creek inks coal sale deal amid cash flow strains
Metallurgical coal miner Bens Creek Group announced an agreement with its largest shareholder Avani Resources on Monday, for the purchase of 20,000 tons of off-spec coal.
Berenberg cuts Wood Group target on weak cash generation
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.
Oriole Resources confirms renewal of Senala licence
West Africa-focussed gold explorer Oriole Resources announced the renewal of the exploration licence for the Senala gold project in Senegal on Monday.
Tekmar Group secures contracts totalling £6m
Offshore energy products group Tekmar said on Monday that it has recently secured a number of contract awards, with a cumulative value of approximately £6. 0m.
John Lewis appoints former Tesco UK boss Jason Tarry as chairman
John Lewis said on Monday that it has appointed Jason Tarry - the former boss of Tesco UK - as its new chairman following Sharon White’s decision to step down at the end of her term.
Cora Gold announces plans for exploration drilling at Kenieba
Cora Gold announced plans for an exploration drill programme at its Madina Foulbé gold permit within the Kenieba Project Area in east Senegal on Monday, set to start shortly.
Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of central bank decisions
Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Monday as investors looked to central bank decisions, and awaited key inflation data from the US and China this week.
Serabi Gold reports progress at Palito complex
Serabi Gold updated the market on its regional exploration campaign at the Palito complex in the Tapajos region of Para State in northern Brazil on Monday, reporting significant progress and findings.
Santander UK to quit lending standards body - report
Santander UK is reportedly cancelling its membership of a key lending standards body because of the duplication of regulatory standards to which the industry is required to adhere.
London open: Stocks little changed at start of busy week
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Monday at the start of a week that includes the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank and the kick-off of US earnings season.
Faron Pharmaceuticals taps Juho Jalkanen for CEO
Biopharmaceutical company Faron Pharmaceuticals named Dr Juho Jalkanen as its next chief executive officer on Monday.
Comptoir Group opens its first Abu Dhabi restaurant
Comptoir Group announced the opening of a new ‘Shawa’ restaurant at Zayad International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Monday, on 31 March.
Apollo weighs up takeover bid for Entain
Private equity firm Apollo was said to be keeping a keen eye on the impending departure of Entain chairman Barry Gibson, a man who blocked two previous takeover attempts.
Europe open: Shares lower as investors eye data dump, Q1 earnings
European shares opened marginally lower on Monday as investors awaited the start of the latest earnings season and another dump of economic data.