Market Pulse
US close: Markets end green on last day of campaign madness
US markets were buoyed on Monday by news that Hillary Clinton was likely to be heading to the White House on 8 November, after the FBI cleared the Democratic candidate over use of her emails on a private server.
UK retail sales accelerate in October, BRC-KPMG finds
UK retail sales continued to strengthen in October, according to a closely followed survey, helped by a change in fortunes for the clothing trade.
Brexit minister Davis advocates discretion over the UK's plans post-exit
David Davis, the Secretary of State in charge of exiting the EU, was questioned by members of Parliament on Monday over the High Court’s ruling on the implementation of Article 50.
FX roundup: Sterling lathered lower amid US election soap
Sterling was lathered lower on most major crosses as the acrimonious US election soap rattled towards conclusion, with several polls and investment banks expecting Democrat candidate Hilary Clinton to win the vote.
Europe close: Basic resource and bank shares lead gains
European stocks rallied on Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after the FBI cleared Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton of any wrongdoing over the weekend, together with a surge in bulk commodity futures and some well-received corporate releases.
eServGlobal's revenue expectations fall
Mobile financial technology company eServGlobal, dropped their expectations for its year-end revenue in a trading update on Monday.
Commodities: Crude oil advances, OPEC chief says Russia on board
Crude-oil futures were on the front foot on Monday afternoon, but remain well below $50 a barrel despite being helped by some positive risk appetite ahead of the US presidential election.
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena jumps on speculation Qatar to invest
Shares in stricken Italian lender Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena snapped higher, with some market commentary attributing the move to speculation that a roadshow for the lender's upcoming €5bn capital increase might have succeeded in attracting some investors.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners lead index on Clinton FBI relief rally
The FTSE 100 had one of its best days in the last two months as mining stocks in particular rose along with most global markets, seemingly on the expectation that the more conventional candidate appeared likely to win the US presidential election.
HSBC hails benefits from Brazil exit as underlying profits beat forecasts
HSBC reported that profits in the third quarter fell 86% compared to last year due to the disposal of its Brazilian bank, but underlying profits were higher in all four of its business functions and better than the market expected.
Results round-up
HSBC reported that profits in the third quarter fell 86% compared to last year due to the disposal of its Brazilian bank, but underlying profits were higher in all four of its business functions and better than the market expected.
Revenue shrinks and costs rise at Oncimmune
Early cancer detection company Oncimmune Holdings announced its full year results for the year to 31 May on Monday, including £12. 2m raised by the issue of equity in the year.
Tesco Bank suspends payments as 20,000 accounts hit by hackers
Around 20,000 Tesco Bank customers had money taken from their accounts by hackers over the weekend, with double that amount having seen "suspicious transactions".
FTSE 250 movers: Copper and steel stocks heat up while gold issues simmer down
FTSE 250 index rose 0. 92% to 17,430. 66 in the late afternoon.
US open: Markets buoyed on a likely Hillary Clinton presidency
US markets were buoyed on Monday by new that Hillary Clinton was likely to be heading to the White House on 8 November after the FBI cleared the Democratic candidate over use of her emails on a private server.
Tethys receives private investment proposals
Tethys Petroleum announced on Monday that it has received non-binding proposals from private investors, Winston Sanjeev Kumar Soosaipillai and Medgat Kumar to acquire ordinary shares in the company.
Director dealings: Sportech's investment banker sees value in pools
Sportech director Richard McGuire has made a £200,000 punt on the company's shares a week after it walked away from talks to sell off its Football Pools business.
Tasty raises £9m in placing to fund expansion
Restaurant operator Tasty has conditionally raised £9m through a placing of 6. 21m shares at 145p each.
Harvest Minerals makes good progress at Maximus
Harvest Minerals updated the market on progress at the Maximus Prospect, part of its Arapua Fertilizer Project, located in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais on Monday.
Diamondcorp cancels sale offer after disappointing bids
South African diamond miner Diamondcorp has taken itself off the market as it felt bids were “significantly” undervaluing the company.