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US open: Positive start trading as US-China trade returns to focus
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Monday as market participants awaited the signing of the US and China's "phase one" trade deal later in the week.
Europe close: Stocks fall back amid dearth of fresh catalysts
Shares on the Continent were mostly lower on Monday amid a dearth of fresh catalysts for stocks, save for data showing that Britain's economy shrank in November amid the uncertainty around Brexit.
Outgoing Boeing boss to receive more than $60m
David Calhoun, Boeing's new president and chief executive, assumed control of the troubled US aerospace manufacturer on Monday, as it emerged that his predecessor had left with more than $60m in compensation and pension benefits.
US intelligence will remain safe if UK uses Huawei 5G tech says MI5 head
US intelligence sharing will not be at risk from Chinese spying even if the UK uses Huawei’s technology for development of the country's 5G network, said the head of MI5, Andrew Parker.
Brookfield powers ahead with takeover bid for TerraForm
Energy company Brookfield Renewable Partners has moved to take full control of TerraForm Power, it was announced on Monday.
US pre-open: Futures point to early gains ahead of 'phase one' trade deal
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher on Monday as market participants awaited the signing of the US and China's "phase one" trade deal later in the week.
Anixter agrees to Wesco buyout bid, ditches CD&R
The battle for network security and electrical solutions company Anixter International came to an end on Monday after it agreed to be bought by Wesco International in a $4. 5bn deal.
Asia report: Most market rise ahead of US-China deal signing
Most markets in Asia were higher by the time they closed on Monday, as investors looked ahead to the much-anticipated signing of a phase one trade deal between the United States and China on Wednesday.