Europe close: Stocks end flat as miners slump
European stocks ended mostly flat on Monday, weighed down by weakness in the mining sector, although energy names gained as oil prices rose amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
Tuesday preview: RBA announcement, AG Barr results due
On Tuesday, first-half results from Irn-Bru maker AG Barr and Card Factory are due, along with UK consumer credit, mortgage approvals and net lending data for August.
London close: FTSE gives up gains to end lower amid weak miners
London stocks ended a touch weaker on Monday, unable to hold on to earlier gains despite a strong showing from housebuilding and energy shares, as weakness in the mining sector weighed.
Broker tips: Vistry, Wickes
Analysts at Berenberg trimmed their target price on Vistry from 263p to 252p on Monday, but kept its 'hold' rating on the stock after the housebuilder's first‑half update and cut adjusted pre‑tax profit forecasts by an average of 26% across 2026-28.
Nvidia lifts buyback by further $150bn
Nvidia on M onday lifted its share buyback programme by a further $150bn, taking the total to $235bn as the chipmaker looked to return more capital to investors amid record AI‑related spending.
Director dealings: Sirius Real Estate CEO snaps up shares
Sirius Real Estate revealed on Monday that chief executive Andrew Coombs had acquired 100,000 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed property firm.
Chancellor John Healey vows to take control of UK's finances
New chancellor John Healey pledged to take control of Britain’s finances on Monday, warning that high government debt levels were "an affront" to Labour’s values.
US open: Stocks lower as oil climbs, Treasury yields hit multi‑year highs
Major indices were in the red early on Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields moved higher amid continued tensions in the Middle East.
FTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders surge; miners in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 5% at 10,743. 94 in afternoon trade on Monday.
Shore Capital stays at 'buy' on Wickes
Shore Capital left its 'buy' rating on Wickes unchanged on Monday but said it had trimmed near‑term estimates following the retailer's latest update, while maintaining a broadly cautious stance on the trading backdrop.
US pre-open: Futures fall as oil climbs on renewed Middle East tensions
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the open on Monday as oil prices moved higher amid continued tensions in the Middle East.
Berenberg trims target price on Vistry following H1 update
Analysts at Berenberg trimmed their target price on Vistry from 263p to 252p on Monday, but kept its 'hold' rating on the stock after the housebuilder's first‑half update and cut adjusted pre‑tax profit forecasts by an average of 26% across 2026-28.
Hugo Boss's operating chief to step down
The chief operating officer of Hugo Boss has quit the luxury brand, it was announced on Monday.
Australia’s Northern Star rejects AUD38.7bn takeover proposal from Gold Fields
Australian gold miner Northern Star said on Monday that it has rejected a AUD38. 7bn ($27. 1bn) unsolicited takeover proposal from South Africa’s Gold Fields.
London midday: FTSE maintains gains as housebuilders rally
London stocks were still firmer by midday on Monday, with housebuilders surging on news of a new Help to Buy-style scheme, and as oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day truce that would have led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Europe open: Stoxx, oil up as Trump rebuffs Iran offer on Hormuz
European shares and oil prices were both higher at the open on Monday as investors assessed US President Donald Trump’s rejection of the latest Iranian truce offer.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as oil surges past $108 on Trump Iran rejection
European shares and oil prices were both higher at the open on Monday as investors assessed US President Donald Trump’s rejection of the latest Iranian truce offer, sending Brent crude surging above $108 a barrel.
Tullow Oil boosts production outlook on bumper first half
Tullow Oil confirmed production was on track to hit the upper end of its guidance range on Monday, following a strong first half.
DNO abandons pursuit of Capricorn Energy, clears way for Genel
Norway’s DNO said on Monday that it would not be raising its offer for Capricorn Energy, clearing the way for a $436m takeover by Genel Energy.