Market Pulse
London open: Stocks fall as BoJ governor warns on Brexit
London stocks fell on Monday after Bank of Japan governor said the possibility of the UK leaving the European Union poses a serious risk to the global economy.
GVC Holdings signs 10-year deal with Betfred
Gaming services provider GVC Holdings has signed terms to licence its online sportsbook and gaming platform to sportsbook operator Betfred.
Ryanair full-year profit up 43% but outlook cautious
Low-cost carrier Ryanair reported a jump in full-year profit but cautioned that profit growth for this year is likely to be modest.
Distil plans spiced rum launch in US after regulator's approval
RedLeg, a brand of spiced rum made by Distil, has been approved for sale in the US from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
Axa to ditch tobacco investments
Insurance giant Axa announced on Monday that it will no longer invest in the tobacco industry.
Bayer offers USD63bn for Monsanto
German drugs and chemicals giant Bayer has made a €55bn (£43bn) all-cash offer for US agricultural science group Monsanto.
Operating profit up as Mitie cruises towards revenue growth
Outsourcing company Mitie Group reported a marginal rise in operating profit before other items for the year on Monday, to £128. 9m from £128. 6m, generating a margin of 5. 8% - up from 5. 7%.
London pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher
London stocks were expected to open just a touch firmer on Monday, regaining some poise after the losses suffered last week amid concerns about an earlier-than-expected interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Monday newspaper round-up: Brexit warning, Rosengren, BT, Reckitt
Britain will be plunged into a year-long recession if it votes to leave the EU, according to a bleak analysis of the short-term economic shock of a Brexit vote published on Monday by the Treasury. The Treasury analysis suggests that growth could be 3. 6% lower after two years if Britain votes to leave the EU, compared with the forecast for continued growth after a vote to remain - Financial Times.
Sunday share tips: Thomas Cook, Watkin Jones
Thomas Cook was already facing very strong headwinds as terror attacks in Tunisia, Egypt, Paris and Belgium led tourists to revisit their travel plans but that is likely only the start of the company´s troubles, The Sunday Times´s Peter Evans said in the Inside the City column.