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Disruptive technology trends will result in 5m fewer jobs by 2020, research finds
Disruptive global employment trends, including the rise in robot automation and Big Data analytics, will see 5m jobs disappear in the next four years, new research has warned.
MPC's Vlieghe says he will be patient when it comes to raising Bank Rate
The newest member of the Monetary Policy Committee said on Monday he would be patient when it came to raising Bank Rate, adding that the current context of very low interest rates makes him willing to be even more patient before contemplating a hike.
RBS slips on concern about dividend reinstatement plans
Shares in RBS fell on Monday with some market commentary referencing worries that another year of losses might put the lender’s plan to reinstate dividend payments in jeopardy.
Sector movers: Housebuilders falter, resource stocks in mixed fortunes
Resource stocks endured mixed fortunes on Monday during another volatile session for the commodities market.
International Greetings on track to meeting full-year EPS growth
International Greetings, the designer and distributor of gift packaging and greetings cards, said on Monday it was on target to delivering full year earnings per share growth in line with expectations.
Europe close: Banks drag Italian stocks sharply lower
European stocks slipped lower against a backdrop of lower oil prices, even after China moved to deter speculation against its currency and despite US markets being closed for trading in observance of a holiday, which tends to support stocks.
Suncor clinches deal for rival Canadian Oil Sands
Suncor clinched a deal on Monday to buy Canadian Oil Sands, after upping its bid for a rival, in what some believed was the opening shot in the race to consolidate in that country’s unconventional oil sector.
Clydesdale Bank announces IPO range
National Australia Bank expected its UK unit, Clydesdale Bank, to fetch a valuation of between 175p to 235p per share when it floated on the London market in early February.
London close: Equities close lower as oil prices tumble continues
UK equities finished Monday’s session in negative territory as oil prices remained under pressure and as the US was closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Five City traders accused of insider dealing Sky, L&G and Paragon shares
Five day traders, including brokers at Deutsche Bank and Panmure Gordon, have been accused of making more than £7m from the biggest ever insider trading case in the City of London.
ULS Technology director sells shares to fund property investment
ULS Technology’s Nigel Hoath has cashed in £4. 5m worth of shares to fund some property investment opportunities.
Commodities: WTI retains premium versus Brent
Oil futures stayed below $30 per barrel on Monday, with the US benchmark WTI retaining its premium to Brent over another volatile session.
FX Roundup: Dollar in mixed trading, pound recovers
The pound sterling clawed back recent losses on Monday, while the dollar saw mixed trading with US markets closed for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.
Falcon Acquisitions jumps on first trading day
Shares in Falcon Acquisitions jumped during their first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange.
FTSE 250 movers: Miners a drag on second tier
The FTSE 250 continued to slide on Monday, dropping 188. 52 points (1. 17%) to 15,972. 08 by mid-afternoon.
FTSE 100 movers: Sports Direct falls as shareholder's concerns laid out
The FTSE 100 was in a slow decline by mid-afternoon Monday, down 27. 76 points (0. 48%) to 5,776. 34.
Bankers Investment Trust lifts dividend as NAV rises
Bankers Investment Trust raised its full year dividend 6. 8% as it posted a net asset value increase of 5. 7% for the year ended 31 October 2015.
S&P downgrade on Poland sends yields sharply higher
Poland’s cost of external financing increased significantly after Standard&Poor’s reacted to recent moves by the newly-elected government to strengthen its grip on power, downgrading both the ratings and the outlook on the country's sovereign debt.
Barclays said to be looking to scale back Africa ops
Barclays is reportedly drawing up plans to sell part of its 62% stake in Barclays Africa Group, the entity that houses most of its African business.
US recession fears rise to 2011 highs, CNBC survey reveals
The odds of the US falling into a recession had risen to their highest in four years, according to the results of CNBC’s Fed survey, published on Monday.