Market Pulse
Alphabet shares slump in after-hours despite top and bottom line beats
Google parent company Alphabet saw shares drop in after-hours trading despite beating estimates on earnings and revenues.
US close: Tech stocks lead the way as Wall Street trading ends near session highs
US stocks started the trading week on a positive note on Monday as tech stocks turned in a decent rally during the session.
European close: Shares finish session on mixed note amid weak investor sentiment
European stocks finished the Monday session on a mixed note, with Swiss investment bank Julius Baer under pressure after the release of its latest results, although there were some timid signs of improved investor sentiment.
London close: Stocks edge higher despite grim news from construction sector
London stocks edged higher on Monday even as the pound ticked lower in the wake of a disappointing reading on the construction sector, but helped along by a strong performance from oil giant Shell.
Director dealings: Vodafone director ups stake
Vodafone director Sanjiv Ahuja acquired 140,000 ordinary shares in the British telco provider on Monday.
US open: Mixed start to trading ahead of Alphabet earnings
Wall Street trading opened on a somewhat mixed note on Monday as investors braced for the release of more earnings, with Google parent Alphabet slated to report after the close.
Broker tips: Morrisons, BHP
Morrisons could benefit from the merger of Sainsbury's and Asda, Citi analysts believe, leading them to upgrade their rating on the Bradford-based supermarket group.
Tesla agrees to buy ultracapacitor maker Maxwell Technologies
Tesla has agreed to snap up battery maker Maxwell Technologies, giving the electric car maker access to exciting ultra-capacitors technology that allows for fast charging and release of energy.
FTSE 100 movers: Morrisons gains on Citi upgrade, Anglo in the red
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 1% at 7,013. 35 in afternoon trade on Monday, reversing earlier gains as investors continued to mull data showing that growth in the UK's manufacturing sector slowed to a 10-month low in February.
Tissue Regenix eyes profits after revenues more than double in 2018
Medical devices company Tissue Regenix expects to breakeven in 2020 after seeing revenues more than double in its last trading year.
Gannett rejects MNG Enterprises offer, says it's not credible
USA Today publisher Gannett has rejected an unsolicited $12 a share bid from MNG Enterprises, arguing that is not credible and undervalues the group.
Hurricane Energy presses pause on West Shetland operations
North Sea focussed natural resources outfit Hurricane Energy has seen further delays to its planned early production system, located to the West of the Shetland Isles.
Euro area producer price gains slow amid sharp fall in energy costs
Factory gate price gains slowed sharply at the end of 2018, amid a sharp decline in energy inflation.
Taptica to buy RhythmOne for £135m
Mobile video advertising company Taptica International has agreed to buy RhythmOne for approximately £135m in shares.
Scientific Digital buys Leicester-based Thermal Exchange
Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI) has announced the acquisition of temperature control equipment maker Thermal Exchange for £847,036.
Keep adding to shares on Fed pause, JP Morgan says
Strategists at JP Morgan told clients at the start of the week to continue adding to their positions in stocks.
Ryanair swings to loss on higher oil prices, lower fares
Ryanair said on Monday that it swung to a loss in the last three months of 2018 on the back of weaker-than-expected fares and higher oil prices.
Ascent Resources still awaiting key Slovenian permits
Independent oil and gas exploration company Ascent Resources expressed frustration with the Slovenian government on Monday following repeated requests for further information regarding its operations in the Eastern European nation.
US pre-open: Stocks seen muted ahead of more earnings; Alphabet on tap
US stocks looked set for a muted open on Monday as investors braced for the release of more earnings, with Google parent Alphabet slated to report.
IGas production rates fall as costs increase
Oil and gas outfit IGas saw production rates fall back and operating costs rise in its last trading year with chief operating officer John Blaymires.