International News
UK government funding fossil fuels abroad
Environment committee finds UK MPs are sabotaging its fight against carbon emissions by selling billions of pounds overseas to fund power plants that burn fossil fuels.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher after US-Mexico trade spat averted
Stock markets across the Continent finished the Monday session slightly higher, with investors breathing a sigh of relief after the US and Mexico reached a deal to avoid another trade spat, although the latest headlines around the US-China trade war were somewhat mixed.
Trump threatens China with more tariffs if Xi refuses meeting at G20
US President Donald Trump threatened China with a further hike in tariffs if President Xi Jinping refused to meet with him at the upcoming G20 summit in Japan.
US open: Wall Street trading begins on a solid note as Trump abandons Mexican tariff plans
Wall Street stocks extended their recent rally into a fifth day on Monday amid positive news coming from Washington regarding border control negotiations with Mexican officials.
UK and South Korea reach preliminary post-Brexit trade deal
The UK and South Korea have reached a preliminary post-Brexit trade agreement, marking the first major deal struck with an Asia nation since the 2016 referendum.
Salesforce to snap up Tableau for $15.7bn
Salesforce on Monday entered an agreement to acquire Tableau Software in an all-stock transaction worth approximately $15. 7bn, based on the trailing 3-day volume weighted average price of Salesforce's shares as of June 7, 2019.
Merck to buy Tilos Therapeutics for up to $773m
Drug maker Merck has agreed to buy privately-held biopharmaceutical group Tilos Therapeutics for up to $773m.
Asia report: Markets climb as trade tensions ease
Asian markets were buoyant on Monday as global trade tensions eased following Washington's decision not to impose tariffs on Mexican imports, while China reported unexpected export growth in May.
US pre-open: Futures point to another solid session as Trump calls off Mexican tariffs
Wall Street stocks looked set to continue their recent rally on Monday, with futures pointing to gains at the open after the Dow enjoyed its best week since November last week.