BAE Systems rallies after snapping up U.S. defense companies
Defense contractor BAE Systems was the best-performing U.K. large-cap company on Monday after announcing plans to buy two different companies that need to be divested for the merger between Raytheon and United Technologies to complete.
European Stocks Trade Softer as Wall Street Closes for a Holiday
STOCKSTOWATCHTODAY BLOG European stocks slipped on Monday, as investors looked set to take a breather on the heels of a record session, and as U.S. markets will be closed for a holiday. The Stoxx Europe 600 slipped 0.
Softer start to the week for European stocks after hitting record levels
European stocks are trading softer to start the week, with a holiday in the U.S. likely to keep the action muted for Monday.
BAE Systems to snap up Collins GPS business for $2bn
UK defence group BAE Systems has unveiled plans to scoop up Collins Aerospace’s military global positioning system business as well as Raytheon’s airborne tactical radios business in deals worth $2.2bn. The FTSE 100 company said it has forged an agree...
Premarket London: Intu to Raise Capital; Anglo American to Buy Sirius Minerals
Investing.com - Here is a summary from the most important regulatory news releases from the London Stock Exchange ahead of the UK market open on Monday 20 January. Please refresh for updates for UK market news from the LSE’s RNS on individual UK shares...
European stocks edge lower while oil climbs
European stocks slid lower after a senior UK government minister warned Britain would no longer be in the single market or the customs union, while Asian markets were mixed in overnight trade. US markets are closed for the Martin Luther King Jr holida...