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Tuesday preview: Euro area CPI, China rate decision in focus
The market spotlight on Tuesday will be on a final reading for euro area consumer prices.
Europe close: Stocks gain despite drag from Defence issues
European shares swung into positive territory on Monday after a soft start, although defence stocks weighed on a report that Germany was pausing any new military assistance for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
London close: Stocks finish higher on quiet Monday
London's stock markets managed to close higher on Monday, reversing earlier losses despite a lack of significant corporate or macroeconomic news.
Director dealings: Science Group chairman ups stake
Science Group revealed on Monday that chairman Martyn Ratcliffe had acquired 10,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed science, engineering and technology firm.
FTSE 100 movers: Barratt gains ahead of merger; BAE Systems slumps
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% at 8,364. 31 in afternoon trade on Monday.
US open: Stocks mostly higher following winning week
Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Monday as major indices came off a winning week.
Energean announces start-up of Cassiopea field
Energean has announced the successful start-up of the Cassiopea field, offshore Italy.
FTSE 250 movers: Domino's slides; Plus500 rallies on uplift
FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,116. 18 0. 32% .
Fed's Neel Kashkari says it's time to discuss 'potentially cutting rates'
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis president Neel Kashkari said on Monday that it was now time for the central bank to begin discussing potentially cutting US benchmark interest rates at its September meeting.
AMD to buy ZT Systems in $4.9bn deal
Advanced Micro Devices said on Monday that it has agreed to buy AI infrastructure provider ZT Systems in a $4. 9bn cash and share deal.
US pre-open: Stocks little changed as major indices come off winning week
Wall Street futures were little changed ahead of the bell on Monday as major indices come off a winning week.
Libertine faces cash crisis as loan funding fails to materialise
Libertine Holdings announced a significant financial setback on Monday, reporting that it had not received the anticipated loan funding from Reliant FZCO under a previously-agreed bridging loan agreement.
Estée Lauder shares tank on CEO retirement, China outlook
Shares of The Estée Lauder Companies were falling sharply in pre-market trade on Monday after the American cosmetics giant announced the retirement of its long-standing chief executive and gave a cautious outlook for the coming financial year.
Europe midday: Stoxx rebounds, but defence stocks weigh on German report
European shares swung into positive territory on Monday after a soft start, although defence stocks weighed on a report that Germany was pausing any new military assistance for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
88 Energy reports progress at Project Phoenix
88 Energy updated the market on Project Phoenix on Monday, focusing on results from the Hickory-1 discovery well and its ongoing collaboration with joint venture partner Burgundy Xploration.
Van Elle confirmed as Network Rail southern region delivery partner
Ground engineering contractor Van Elle announced on Monday that it has been confirmed as a delivery partner in the Southern Renewals Enterprise's £1. 4bn framework programme for Network Rail’s Southern region.
London midday: Stocks a touch lower amid lack of catalysts
London stocks were just a touch lower by midday on Monday, with little in the way of corporate or macro news to move markets.
Hummingbird secures $25m refinancing with Coris Bank
Hummingbird Resources announced the successful completion of a strategic $25m refinancing package with its principal financing partner, Coris Bank International, on Monday.
New buyer numbers surge after Bank Rate cut, says Rightmove
This month's interest rate cut has provided a much-needed catalyst to the UK housing market, with the number of buyers rising by nearly a fifth, according to Rightmove.
Helix identifies elevated helium levels in ongoing drilling
Helium explorer Helix Exploration announced the identification of significantly-elevated helium levels in the Amsden and Charles formations during its ongoing drilling operations on Monday.