Market Pulse
AFH Financial Group completes acquisition of Hayburn Rock
Financial planning-led wealth management firm AFH Financial Group announced the completion of the acquisition of Hayburn Rock Group and its subsidiary companies, based in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on Monday.
Asia report: Most markets lower as China data disappoints
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Monday, as investors reacted to a fresh release of disappointing data from China.
UK equities looking 'particularly attractive', says Morgan Stanley
Since the global selloff at the end of last year, UK equity valuations are looking "particularly attractive", Morgan Stanley has told clients, suggesting banks could see the biggest bounce from a postive Brexit outcome.
XP Power's quarterly order intake slides
XP Power, the maker of power control components, had a good finish to 2018 as it ended the year trading in line with expectations.
Ascent Resources eyes expansion beyond Slovenian border
Ascent Resources has resumed its previous strategy of expanding beyond the Eastern European nation of Slovenia, even as it continues to focus on moving forward its Petisovci project.
MNG Enterprises offers $12 a share for USA Today publisher Gannett
MNG Enterprises, which owns The Denver Post and The Boston Herald, has offered to buy USA Today publisher Gannett for $12 per share.
Boku revenues rise as transaction values soar
Carrier billing outfit Boku expects to turn in a sharp rise in revenues in its last trading year as a result of higher transaction values across its platform.
Euro area industrial production falls short in November, risks seen
Euro area industrial production shrank more quickly than expected in November, amid sharp declines in the output of capital and durable consumer goods.
Ocean Outdoor signs long-term billboard deal with Southampton council
Digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising operator Ocean Outdoor has secured an exclusive long-term contract with Southampton City Council, to provide the city with “enhanced digital” roadside, city centre large format advertising screens.
Horizonte Minerals awarded construction licence for Araguaia project
Brazil-focussed nickel development company Horizonte Minerals has been awarded the construction licence for the development of its 100%-owned Araguaia Ferronickel Project, it announced on Monday.
Highland Gold upbeat on improved resources and reserves
Highland Gold Mining announced the results of an updated audit of mineral resources and ore reserves at the Mnogovershinnoye (MNV) mine on Monday, which was conducted by Micon International and took into account data from near-mine exploration conducted in 2017, as well as updated mining parameters.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower on China data as earnings season kicks off
US stocks looked set to drop at the open on Monday following the release of weak Chinese trade figures, as investors eyed the start of earnings season.
London midday: Stocks fall further after disappointing China data; Brexit vote eyed
London stocks had fallen further into the red by midday on Monday following the release of disappointing Chinese trade data, as investors eyed this week's Commons vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal.
OECD growth indicators point to slowdown in EU and US
Leading economic indicators are continuing to indicate slowing growth in North America and Europe, the OECD said on Monday.
China's trade surplus surges in December amid weak imports
Both exports and imports from Asia's largest economy slowed much more rapidly than anticipated at the end of 2018, amid softer growth around the world and as the tariffs imposed by Washington took an increasing toll.
Greece's Alexis Tsipras calls for confidence vote
Greece's Prime Minister will call a confidence vote in his own government after losing the support of a minority partner, the Independent Greeks, led by up until now by the country's Defence Minister, Panos Kammenos.
Michelmersh sees full-year results in line with market views
Brick manufacturer Michelmersh said on Monday that results for the year are set to be in line with market expectations.
Ideagen acquires Irish software provider Scannell Solutions
Ideagen acquired Irish software-as-a-service provider Scannell Solutions for a total cash consideration of £3. 5m on Monday.
New Look issues profit warning, outlines restructuring plans
Struggling fashion retailer New Look issued a profit warning on Monday and announced a debt-for-equity swap with its bondholders as it looks to slash debt.
Ophir board rejects proposed Medco offer
Ophir Energy has rejected a possible takeover offer by PT Medco Energi Global as the board feels it undervalues the company's shares.