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Broker tips: JD Sports, NatWest
Barclays downgraded JD Sports on Monday to 'equalweight' from 'overweight' and cut its price target for the stock to 140. 0p from 165. 0p after the retailer announced the acquisition of US rival Hibbett last week for $1. 1bn.
Viking expands planned IPO to $1.33bn
Travel company Viking Holdings announced plans on Monday to expand its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, aiming to raise up to $1. 33bn.
Getir gets out as it exits UK, Europe and US markets
Turkey-based grocery delivery app operator Getir is pulling a planned expansion that will see the loss of 1,500 jobs in the UK, as it also exits Europe and the US.
Director dealings: Marshalls CEO makes share purchase
Marshalls revealed on Monday that chief executive Matt Pullen had acquired 13,439 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed landscaping products manufacturer.
FTSE 100 movers: Frasers rallies on buyback; JD Sports hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 8,153. 26 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Berenberg raises target price on NatWest
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on banking group NatWest from 325. 0p to 350. 0p on Monday as it said there was "no reason" for it to trade below tangible book value.
US open: Dow builds on Friday's gains
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Monday as investors braced for more corporate earnings, some key labour market data and the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
UMB Financial to buy Heartland Financial in $2bn deal
UMB Financial Corporation said on Monday that it has agreed to buy rival Heartland Financial USA in a $2bn all-share deal.
BHP offers $25.7bn settlement for Brazil dam disaster
Mining giant BHP and its Brazilian joint venture partner have submitted a $25. 7bn (£20. 5bn) settlement for the collapse of a tailings dam in 2015 that killed 19 people and devastated the local community.
Itaconix launches two new ingredients
Plant-based polymer specialist Itaconix announced two new ingredients on Monday, designed to enhance the performance of household detergent formulations.
Tuesday preview: Euro area CPI, HSBC in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on a preliminary reading on euro area consumer prices covering the month of April.
German inflation edges up to 2.4% in April
German inflation registered a slight rise in April as food prices rose while energy costs fell less than expected, according to preliminary data published on Monday.
Gatemore calls on Elementis to replace CEO
Activist investor Gatemore Capital Management said on Monday that Elementis was an attractive company that has "lost its direction" as it called for the chief executive to be replaced.
Blackstone ups bid for Hipgnosis with $1.57bn offer
Music rights owner Hipgnosis said it it agreed terms on a $1. 57bn (£1. 26bn) takeover by private equity investor Blackstone, in the latest tit-for-tat battle with rival Concord.
US pre-open: Futures higher as investors await more earnings
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Monday as investors brace for more corporate earnings, some key labour market data and the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as Philips soars 42% on payout news
European shares opened higher on Monday as investors eyed central bank rate decisions this week, while shares in Philips and Atos were in focus.
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Frasers, Anglo rally
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Monday, helped along by gains from the likes of Frasers Group and Anglo American, as investors eyed the start of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.
Luxury giant Puig set to raise €2.6bn in Madrid IPO this week
Puig, the Spanish fashion, cosmetics and fragrance conglomerate that's set to list on the Madrid Stock Exchange this week, has set its initial public offering (IPO) price at the top end of the range at €24. 50 a share.
Europe open: Shares up with eyes on rates; Philips surges on payout
European shares opened higher on Monday as investors eyed central bank rate decisions this week, while shares in Philips and Atos were in focus.