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London midday: Stocks maintain gains in calmer markets
London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week’s turmoil.
US pre-open: Stocks to tick up ahead of key inflation data
US stocks looked set to tick cautiously higher at the open on Monday as investors eyed key inflation data later in the week.
Europe midday: Stocks pare gains in calmer markets
European stocks had pared gains by midday on Monday but markets were calmer overall following last week’s turmoil.
Royal Mail parent IDS to offload US freight divisions
Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services (IDS) announced on Monday that its parcel services subsidiary, GLS, would sell its US freight divisions to California-based DC Logistics.
Apax Global Alpha details take-private plans for Thoughtworks
Apax Global Alpha (AGA) updated the market on the planned take-private transaction of technology consultancy Thoughtworks on Monday.
IG Group launches first £75m tranche of share buyback programme
IG Group kicked off the first tranche of its new share buyback programme on Monday, having announced plans to repurchase up to £150m of shares on 25 July.
IWG repurchases £37m principal of convertible bonds
International Workplace Group announced on Monday that it has repurchased £37. 2m in principal amount of its £350m 0. 5% convertible bonds due 2027.
Heathrow loses 90,000 transfer passengers due to ETA scheme
Britain's Heathrow Airport said on Monday that passenger numbers had fallen by 90,000 on certain routes following the introduction of a £10 electronic travel authorisation charge that it branded “devastating" for its hub competitiveness.
Asia report: Markets make modest gains after last week's turbulence
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Monday as investors cautiously looked to upcoming US inflation data, after a volatile week of trading last week.
HSS Hire appoints Richard Jones as interim CFO
HSS Hire said on Monday that it has appointed Richard Jones as interim chief financial officer.
BT Group welcomes Bharti Global's purchase of Altice's stake in carrier
BT Group welcomed news that Bharti Global had acquired Altice UK's 24. 5% stake in the telecoms carrier.
Genedrive makes first commercial sales of CYP2C19-ID testing kit
Pharmacogenetic testing firm Genedrive said on Monday that it has made the first UK commercial sales of its CYP2C19-ID testing kit.
WH Ireland losses widen in 'extremely challenging' markets
Broker WH Ireland posted a widening of its full-year losses on Monday as revenue fell in an "extremely challenging" market backdrop.
S&U reports difficult half-year for motor finance division
Specialist motor and property finance lender S&U reported contrasting performance across its divisions in an update on Monday, with particular difficulties in motor finance.
Impax Environmental Markets NAV falls in H1
Environmental markets investment trust Impax Environmental Markets said on Monday that net asset value had fallen in the six months ended 30 June amid "material volatility".
Europe open: Stoxx 600 breaks above 500-point mark
European stocks were in the green early again on Monday as the Stoxx 600 index broke above the 500-point mark following a volatile week for global markets.
Marshalls still confident despite tough first half
Landscaping and building products and supplier Marshalls reported a 13% decline in revenue for the first half on Monday, amounting to £306. 7m.
London open: Stocks gain as calm returns to markets
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as a sense of calm returned to markets after last week’s turmoil.
BoE’s Mann says wage growth still a concern for inflation - report
Catherine Mann, an external member of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee, has said the UK should not be "seduced" into thinking the battle against inflation is over after a short-term drop in the headline measure targeted by the Bank.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye UK, US inflation data
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following a mostly positive Asian session.