Market Pulse
US close: Stocks slide amid worries about Deutsche Bank
US stocks finished lower on Monday on worries about Deutsche Bank and the implications of the UK’s exit from European Union.
Sector movers: Evraz pushes to fresh 52-week high
Slightly better-than-expected Chinese economic data saw shares in Russia-focused steel-maker Evraz notch a fresh 52-week high at 180. 0p, taking its sector gauge higher with it.
FTSE 250 movers: Henderson and Evraz rocket
Henderson Group lit a fire under listed fund managers after agreeing to a $6bn tie-up with US-based rival Janus Capital, alongside a proposal to cancel the company's FTSE 250 listing, although the Australian listing will be kept.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher, buoyed by gains in oil
European stocks were mixed on Monday, with rising oil prices offering some support as investors continued to keep an eye on the banking sector, while in the UK Brexit was in focus after Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to trigger Article 50 by March.
FTSE 100 movers: ITV, Legal&General lead declines
ITV shares were at the bottom of the pile after analysts at Barclays lowered their target price on the stock from 200. 0 to 190. 0p.
Fastjet sells Airbus A319 to Avtrade
Fastjet, an African based low-cost airline, has entered into a binding sale agreement of its solely-owned Airbus A319 with Avtrade.
Europa Oil & Gas reports 'strong' year as it expands in Ireland
AIM-listed explorer Europa Oil & Gas said it delivered a “strong performance” for the year despite difficult market conditions with the low price of oil as it increased its presence in Ireland.
London close: Stocks finish higher as pound weakens on Brexit news
London stocks finished higher on Monday as the pound weakened after Prime Minister Theresa May revealed the timing of Brexit negotiations.
ITE Group endures slump as events turn geopolitical
Events and exhibitions organiser ITE Group warned that its bookings for next year were slightly behind this year due to challenging conditions in several markets, especially Turkey.
Director dealings: AO World chairman buys in for a long cycle
AO World's new chairman Geoff Cooper bought almost £170,000 worth of shares in the online white goods retailer on Monday, even as they recently overtook their pre-Brexit level.
US manufacturing ISM rebounds from August dip
Growth in the US economy's manufacturing grew in September following a contraction in August as the overall economy grew for the 88th consecutive month, according to data released on Monday.
Tullett Prebon EMEA CEO Wink to retire
Interdealer broker Tullett Prebon said on Monday that Angus Wink, chief executive for EMEA, will retire with immediate effect after 26 years with the firm.
US open: Stocks fall as traders weigh Deutsche Bank woes, manufacturing data
US stocks were in the red on Monday as investors continued to keep an eye on Deutsche Bank and assessed manufacturing data.
US construction sector spending misses forecasts in August
Construction spending in the States was much weaker than expected in August as public sector outlays dropped sharply.
Ryder Cup review: Underperformers and outperformers
After the USA's barn-storming win to finally take back the Ryder Cup at the fourth effort, Kieran Mullens looks back over the weekend to judge which golfers played out of their skin and who should never have left the clubhouse.
Deutsche Bank sees downside risks to European profit forecasts
The earnings drought for European firms may be about to come to an end, but thanks to 'base effects' and not because of strong quarter-on-quarter growth, strategists at Deutsche Bank said.
Asia close: Chinese property bubble in focus
Regional benchmarks were mostly higher, tracking gains on Wall Street in the previous session on the back of reports that Deutsche Bank might be close to settling a long-running probe by the US Department of Justice and after upbeat data out of China over the weekend.
Hammond will not target surplus, speech gives £3bn boost for housebuilding
Ahead of next month's autumn statement, the new Chancellor confirmed he has abandoned his predecessor's aim of maintaining a budget surplus by the end of the parliament, also unveiling new guarantees to help the economy cope with Brexit turbulence and funds to boost housebuilding, infrastructure and technology.
Southern rail offers conductors £2,000 bonus in bid to break union impasse
Southern’s rail operator has made an attempt on Monday to break the impasse in its dispute with the RMT union by offering conductors a £2,000 lump sum to bring the proposed strikes to a halt.
Kennedy Ventures' Tantalite Valley Mine successfully completes plant test
Kennedy Ventures, an AIM-listed investment company, has announced that its investee company African Tantalum (Aftan) has successfully completed its testing programme of its plant upgrade.