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Shop price inflation unchanged but pressures 'lurking' - BRC
UK shop inflation was unchanged in July, but cost pressures were "lurking over the horizon" as commodity prices remained at risk from climate change and geopolitical tensions, according to the British retail Consortium.
Tuesday preview: Euro area inflation readings, BP in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Tuesday would be on a raft of euro area economic data due out covering both activity and inflation during the month of July and the second quarter in the case of the latter.
Europe close: Stocks start week on a soft note
European shares were lower on Monday ahead of earnings from US tech giants later in the week and a policy decision from the US Federal Reserve.
UK govt abandons NatWest share sale; to hold Budget Oct 30
The UK government has abandoned a plan to sell its remaining stake in NatWest Bank to the public, said Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, who added that she would hold deliver a Budget statement on October 30.
Broker tips: Natwest, Drax, M&S, Currys
Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on banking group Natwest from 350. 0p to 415. 0p on Monday following the group's "comprehensively strong" Q2 results last week.
London close: Stocks finish mixed at start of busy week
London stocks closed with mixed results on Monday, reflecting a cautious market sentiment ahead of a busy week of earnings reports and crucial policy announcements from major central banks on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sector movers: Defensives gain on mixed day, investors gird for BoE, Big Tech
FTSE 350 stocks trade mixed at the start of the week with Defensive issues on the rise whilst geopolitics and concerns around economic growth overseas weighed on Travel and Personal Goods.
Director dealings: Seeen CEO raises stake
Seeen revealed on Monday that chief executive officer Adrian Hargrave had acquired 80,645 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed media and technology platform group.
FTSE 100 movers: AstraZeneca in the black; Reckitt tumbles
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% at 8,309. 79 in afternoon trade on Monday.
US open: Stocks higher as traders look ahead to tech earnings
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as investors braced for a week full of big-name tech earnings.
Sixth Street to buy insurer Enstar in $5.1bn deal
Global insurance group Enstar said on Monday that it has agreed to be bought by investment firm Sixth Street in a $5. 1bn deal.
McDonald's Q2 results fall short of expectations
Fast-food giant McDonald's posted quarterly revenue and earnings that fell short of expectations on Monday as customers continued to refrain from dining out in the three months ended 30 June.
Outspoken Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin sells nearly £10m worth of shares
The outspoken founder and chairman of JD Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, sold just over 1. 36m shares in the pub chain at the end of last week, it emerged on Monday.
Evri planning to add 9,000 jobs under new ownership
Parcel delivery firm Evri announced plans to hire 9,000 new workers on Monday, in response to surging online shopping demand.
Philips surges after Q2 results
Philips surged on Monday as its second-quarter results beat analysts’ expectations, driven mainly by growth in North America, and the Dutch medical device maker reiterated its outlook for the year.
US pre-open: Futures higher ahead of busy week for tech earnings
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as investors braced for a week full of big-name tech earnings.
Europe midday: Stoxx up, but Reckitt, Entain, Heineken weigh
European shares were higher at midday on Monday ahead of earnings from US tech giants later in the week and a policy decision from the US Federal Reserve, while shares in consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser plunged amid concerns about potential litigation.
Europe open: Shares up ahead of US earnings; Reckitt slumps on lawsuits
European shares started the week sharply higher ahead of earnings from US tech giants later in the week and a policy decision from the US Federal Reserve.
London midday: Stocks stay up but Reckitt tanks on litigation concerns
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday as investors eyed a week jam-packed with earnings releases and the latest policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.