Market Pulse
Home prices in England's south charge ahead of the north, Land Registry reveals
The divide between the average price of homes in the north and south of England was evident in August, figures from the Land Registry revealed on Monday.
7digital launches high-resolution streaming, announces new contract deals
7digital has announced it’s the first provider to offer hi-resolution FLAC audio streaming through Google Cast.
UK's McDonnell says Labour would review BoE mandate
UK shadow chancellor John McDonnell confirmed he would review the Bank of England's mandate, shifting its focus towards growth and investment, if the Labour Party won power at the next general election.
GKN director set to become Smiths Group's CEO
Engineering giant GKN confirmed on Monday that Andrew Reynolds Smith has stepped down from the board of directors.
Horizonte Minerals buys Glencore's Brazil nickel project for $8m
Horizonte Minerals has reached an agreement to acquire Glencore’s Araguaia nickel project in north central Brazil for $8m (£5. 2m).
Chinese industrial profits fall in August
Chinese industrial profits fell 8. 8% in August compared to a year ago following a 2. 9% drop in July, adding to concerns about the nation’s economic slowdown.
Tracsis clinches SEP deal
Software and technology products provider Tracsis has completed the acquisition of traffic planning and management services provider SEP in a cash and stock deal.
Aldi posts record sales as it announces launch of online shopping
Discount supermarket retailer Aldi said its UK arm plans to launch online sales next year, as it posted record annual sales for 2014.
Randall & Quilter completes IC Insurance deal
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has completed the acquisition of IC Insurance from its indirect owners AstraZeneca UK and Imperial Chemicals Industries.
Speedy Hire slumps as it issues another profit warning
Shares in Speedy Hire fell sharply after the company issued its second profit warning in three months.
St Modwen appoints new group finance director
Real estate investment and services St. Modwen has appointed Robert Hudson as group finance director.
Caledonia Investments sells stake in TGE Marine for £78.7m cash
Caledonia Investments has entered into a binding agreement for the sale of its stake in TGE Marine to MES Germany Beteiligungs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co, for €106. 9m, or £78. 7m in cash.
Shell abandons offshore Alaska oil exploration
Shell will stop further exploration activity in offshore Alaska.
Shanks Group says interim trading in line with expectations
Waste-to-product business Shanks Group said trading in the six months to the end of September has been in line with expectations.
London open: Stocks decline after more weak Chinese data
London stocks declined on Monday as concerns on China’s flagging economy grew on the back of more weak economic data.
More people want 'Brexit' according to new poll
Public opinion is shifting on Britain leaving the EU, with the latest YouGov poll for The Times showing 40% backing a “Brexit” and only 38% opting to stay in.
Europe open: Stocks edge lower as China data disappoints, growth concerns re-emerge
European stocks edged lower in early trade following the release of disappointing Chinese data and as comments from International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde reignited growth concerns.
Union Jack Oil well positioned to seize on 'dislocation' in oil and gas industry
Union Jack Oil is well placed to benefit of a “dislocation” within the oil gas and industry, according to group chief executive David Bramhill.
Vodafone slumps as Liberty Global talks end
Vodafone shares slumped on Monday after the company said it is no longer in discussions with Liberty Global regarding a possible exchange of selected assets between the two companies.
Sound Oil reshuffles non-executive board
Upstream oil and gas group Sound Oil has appointed Richard Liddell and Stephen Whyte as non-executive directors.