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Europe close: Stimulus and vaccine hopes boost shares
European shares extended gains pushed ahead in a big way at the start of the week, fuelled by the prospect of further fiscal stimulus in the States and for the rollout of vaccines.
Vivendi surges after saying it may spin off UMG by year end
Vivendi shares surged on Monday after the French media conglomerate said over the weekend that it may spin off its Universal Music Group subsidiary by the end of the year.
Jaguar cars to be all-electric by 2025 in revival plan
Jaguar cars will be electric-only by 2025 as part of a wide-reaching overhaul by its parent company Jaguar Land Rover.
Sanofi Covid-19 vaccines may be ready by end of 2021
French drug giant Sanofi's two vaccine candidates against Covid-19 may be ready by year-end, the company said, refuting an earlier report.
Apple held talks with Nissan about autonomous cars - report
Apple and Nissan held talks about working together on Apple's top-secret self-driving car project but discussions have ended, the Financial Times reported.
Brent at 13-month high on hopes for US stimulus and vaccine rollouts
Investors continued to bid crude oil prices higher at the start of the week, on the back of continued hopes for an easing of Covid-19 lockdowns around the world and of fiscal stimulus in the US.
Lanxess to buy Emerald Kamala in $1.08bn deal
German specialty chemicals company Lanxess has agreed to buy US-based rival Emerald Kalama Chemical in a $1. 08bn deal.