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US close: S&P 500 retreats from last week's record close
Stocks were lower at the closing bell on Monday as the S&P 500 came off its third consecutive winning week.
Mondelez exploring Hershey takeover - report
Snacks and sweets company Mondelez International is reportedly exploring an acquisition of US chocolate maker Hershey Co, in a potential deal that would create a food giant with combined sales of almost $5bn.
Broker tips: Berkeley, Marlowe, AJ Bell, Ashtead, Touchstone Exploration
RBC Capital Markets has cut its target price for Berkeley Group and reiterated an 'underperform' rating, saying that while the long-term picture looks intact, it has cut its forecasts for shareholder returns.
Director dealings: Helios Towers director snaps up shares
Helios Towers revealed on Monday that non-executive director Richard Byrne had acquired 217,714 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed telecommunications tower company.
London close: FTSE maintains gains on China stimulus hopes
London's stock markets closed with a mixed performance on Monday, as optimism over potential economic stimulus in China provided a boost to mining stocks.
Chinese regulators launch probe into Nvidia
Chipmaker Nvidia was under the cosh early on Monday after Chinese regulators announced they had launched an investigation into the firm over possible violations of the country's antimonopoly laws.
US open: Stocks lower as S&P 500 comes off third-straight winning week
Major indices were in the red at the opening bell on Monday as the S&P 500 comes off its third consecutive winning week.
Renishaw co-founder Sir David McMurtry dies
Engineering firm Renishaw said on Monday that co-founder and non-executive director Sir David McMurtry has died suddenly.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners gain on China stimulus hopes; Vodafone drops
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 8,351. 72 in afternoon trade on Monday.
FTSE 250 movers: China stimulus comments provide lift; Baltic slides
FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,083. 52 0. 12%.
Unilever makes appointments under new divisional strategy
Consumer conglomerate Unilever said it had appointed Reginaldo Ecclissato as president of its new “One Unilever Markets”, reporting to chief executive officer Hein Schumacher.
Morgan Stanley upgrades Weir, Spirax to 'overweight'
Morgan Stanley upgraded Weir Group and Spirax on Monday as it took a look at the European capital goods sector.
Canaccord Genuity cuts target price on Touchstone Exploration
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on oil and gas business Touchstone Exploration from 60. 0p to 90. 0p on Monday but said there was "still plenty of upside" to the stock despite recent changes in production guidance.
Woodbois secures purchase orders as it focuses on efficiency
Woodbois said in an update on Monday that it has secured substantial purchase orders and implemented measures to enhance production continuity and financial efficiency.
Chill Brands sees hit to single-use vape sales ahead of UK ban
Troubled Vape maker Chill Brands has said a planned government ban on single-use vapes had already started to hit UK sales, and said court case over claims of fraud and theft by former executives was due to start next week.
Deutsche Bank downgrades Ashtead to ‘hold’
Deutsche Bank downgraded its stance on equipment rental firm Ashtead on Monday to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ as it said the stock was trading close to its 6,500p price target.
EnergyPathways enters strategic partnership with Wood Group
EnergyPathways announced a strategic partnership with Wood Group UK on Monday, to act as the lead engineering partner for its Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project in the UK Irish Sea.
US pre-open: Futures lower as S&P 500 comes off third consecutive winning week
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the opening bell on Monday as the S&P 500 comes off its third consecutive winning week.
Shareholder advisory group ISS backs Boohoo in Mike Ashley board spat
Boohoo said on Monday that international shareholder advisory group ISS has recommended that its shareholders vote against resolutions seeking board representation from Mike Ashley’ Frasers Group.
BP and JERA to merge offshore wind businesses in new joint venture
Shares in BP shot up on Monday after the energy giant said it had partnered with Japan's largest power generation company to combine their offshore wind operations.