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US close: Stocks mixed as investors await CPI reading
Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Monday following a winning week for the Dow.
Tuesday preview: UK employment, Fed's Powell, Vodafone in focus
Investors' attention will be trained on the latest UK employment report on Tuesday.
Europe close: Stocks end on a mixed note
European shares were mixed on Monday as investors looked ahead to US April inflation data later in the week.
Week ahead: US inflation data, Fedspeak in focus
All eyes over the coming week will be on the latest inflation readings out of the US and their likely impact on financial markets on either side of the Atlantic.
Broker tips: BAE Systems, IAG
BAE Systems was under the cosh on Monday after Bank of America Merrill Lynch downgraded shares of the defence company to 'neutral' from 'buy'.
Rio Tinto automated iron ore train derails in Western Australia
An automated iron ore train operated by mining giant Rio Tinto has derailed after colliding with a set of stationary wagons in north-western Australia on Monday, the company said.
Director dealings: Panther Metals chairman ups stake
Panther Metals revealed on Monday that chairman Nicholas O'Reilly had acquired 179,529 ordinary shares in the London-listed mineral exploration company.
London close: Stocks take a breather after last week's surge
London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning streak that propelled the FTSE 100 to a new all-time high.
Walgreens contacting potential buyers for Boots - report
Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly reaching out to potential buyers of the £7bn ($8. 8bn) Boots chemist chain.
FTSE 250 movers: Bright Future as DB starts coverage at 'buy'
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,567. 18 -0. 38%.
Anglo American rejects second, £34bn takeover offer from BHP
BHP said on Monday that Anglo American has rejected a revised offer from the Australian miner which valued the company at £34bn.
FTSE 100 movers: Diploma rallies on guidance upgrade; BAE hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 2% at 8,421. 35 in afternoon trade on Monday.
US open: Stocks higher following Dow's best week of the year
Wall Street stocks were trading only slightly higher at the opening bell on Monday following a winning week for the Dow.
Treasury reportedly planning significant sale of NatWest stake
The Treasury is finalising plans for a significant sale of its remaining stake in NatWest Group, it was reported on Monday, in a bid to expedite the bank's privatisation and stimulate retail investment in the UK.
Squarespace to go private in $6.9bn deal with Permira
Web design and hosting platform Squarespace announced on Monday that it is to go private in a $6. 9bn all-cash transaction with global private equity firm Permira.
Pilots at easyJet reportedly reject pay offer
Pilots at easyJet could be on strike over the crucial summer holiday period, it emerged on Monday, amid reports their union had rejected a pay offer.
Active Energy in various talks over future of CoalSwitch
Active Energy, a renewable energy company specialising in biomass-based solutions, said in an update on Monday that it had entered discussions with various parties regarding strategic opportunities and the potential sale of its ‘CoalSwitch’ assets.
Golden Metal reports exploration progress at Pilot Mountain
Golden Metal Resources updated the market on exploration activities at its wholly-owned Pilot Mountain Project on Monday, in the prolific Walker Lake Mineral Belt in Nevada.
Diploma shares hit record high on FY guidance upgrade
Shares in Diploma hit a record high on Monday as the specialist product distribution business lifted annual guidance after a 17% rise in adjusted half-year earnings, boosted by acquisitions.
Aptamer sales pipeline 'strong', more than £3m in advanced discussions
Life sciences business Aptamer said on Monday that its current sales pipeline was "strong", with over £3. 0m in advanced stage discussions.