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Europe close: Stocks slip as Macron calls surprise parliamentary elections
European shares were slightly lower at the start of the week as investors assessed the impact of gains made by far-right political parties in European Parliament elections.
London close: Stocks weaker amid fresh political concerns
Political instability in Europe negatively impacted market sentiment in London on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dropping to its lowest level in nearly two weeks.
Directors dealings: Diageo chairman picks up some shares
Diageo chairman Javier Ferrán bought some shares in the spirit maker at the start of the week.
US open: Stocks mixed to flat head of Apple developers' conference
Stocks were trading flat to mixed in the early going following the French President's decision at the weekend to call snap parliamentary elections at the end of June.
Tuesday preview: UK employment, US Treasury auctions in focus
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on the UK employment report for the month of April.
FTSE 250 movers: ME Group slides; Chemring missile deal pleases
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,454. 00 -0. 49% .
FTSE 250 movers: ME Group slides; Chemring missile deal please
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,454. 00 -0. 49% .
ME Group confident after strong first half
ME Group International reported strong trading for the six months ended 30 April in an update on Monday, with a 4. 6% increase in revenue, or 8. 6% excluding foreign exchange, and a 10. 3% rise in profit before tax, or 13. 6% notwithstanding currency effects, compared to the same period last year.
Europe midday: Political risks spook investors as Macron calls snap poll
European shares were lower on Monday as investors assessed the impact of gains made by far-right anti-immigrant political parties in European Parliament elections that saw France President Emmanuel Macron call a snap poll in response to his party suffering a heavy defeat.
US pre-open: Stocks set for lower start, politics and Apple in focus
Stocks were being called to start Monday's session a tad lower following the French President's decision to call snap parliamentary elections at the end of June.
Diller Noble acquires Diamond Offshore for $1.6bn
Texas-based oil company Noble Corporation has announced plans to snap up Diamond Offshore Drillling for $1. 6bn.
London midday: Stocks slip on political uncertainty, US data
Political instability in Europe hit market sentiment on Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 falling to its lowest in nearly two weeks, dampened further by speculation that Ashtead could become the latest blue chip to leave the London market.
Eurozone investor confidence at highest in two years
Investor confidence in the eurozone turned positive in June, with the Sentix Economic Index rising for the eight month in a row.
Asia report: Stocks mixed on quiet day for region
Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Monday following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, which revealed increased hiring and wage growth for May.
London open: Political instability hits stocks early on
UK stocks followed European markets lower on Monday with investor risk appetite dampened by election news from the continent as far-right parties advanced.
Arecor Therapeutics shares tank on funding update
The share price of AIM-listed Arecor Therapeutics dropped by almost a third on Monday after the biopharma firm warned that its working capital requirements had "accelerated" while full-year revenues remain highly uncertain.
Europe open: Shares fall amid political turmoil as Macron calls snap poll
European shares opened lower on Monday as investors assessed the impact of gains made by far-right anti-immigrant political parties in European Parliament elections that saw France President Emmanuel Macron call a snap poll in response to his party suffering a heavy defeat.
Gulf Marine Services confirms four-year contract
Gulf Marine Services, a provider of self-propelled and self-elevating support vessels for the offshore oil, gas, and renewables sectors, confirmed the signing of the second phase of a four-year contract for one of its vessels operating in the Middle East on Monday.
Triple Point reports improved rent collection in first quarter
Triple Point Social Housing REIT reported a robust performance in the first quarter on Monday, with a significant increase in rent collection and ongoing rental growth.