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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.
France proposes acquisition of key assets from Atos
The French government has floated the idea of snapping up key assets from heavily indebted technology firm Atos in an effort to keep the company within the country.
European economic sentiment takes a hit in April
Economic sentiment took a hit across both the eurozone and the wider EU in April, according to survey data released on Monday, alongside a downturn in employment expectations.
Barclays downgrades JD Sports on Hibbett acquisition
Barclays downgraded JD Sports on Monday to ‘equalweight’ from ‘overweight’ and cut the price target to 140p from 165p after the retailer announced the acquisition of US rival Hibbett last week for $1. 1bn.
Tesla teams up with Baidu for assisted driving features in China
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla looks set to team up with Beijing-based internet company Baidu in mapping and navigation functions for its advanced assisted driving features in China.
Asia report: Markets rise ahead of US Fed meeting
Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region demonstrated a robust performance on Monday, buoyed by anticipation surrounding the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting.
Zenova inks £2.4m paint supply deal
Fire suppression specialist Zenova Group announced a two-year contract for 200,000 litres of its FP coating on Monday, with Drips and Sparks.
Philips shares soar on $1.1bn DOJ settlement
Koninklijke Philips, the Dutch healthcare giant, has finally reached a settlement with US regulators over a Respironics product recall back in 2021 worth $1. 1bn, causing shares to soar by more than a third on Monday morning.