Technology and services provider Computacenter said on Monday that it had delivered another stronger‑than‑expected quarter, prompting the group to lift its full‑year guidance after a robust performance across both technology sourcing and services.
European equities opened mixed on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a heavy week for mega‑cap tech earnings and key central‑bank decisions.
Man Group is to expand its strategic relationship with Meiji Yasuda Insurance Company, the alternative investment management firm announced on Monday, nearly two years after first announcing the partnership.
The London market was poised to open higher on Monday, after oil prices came off recent highs as traders remained focused on the ongoing volatility in the Middle East.
LONDON PRE-OPEN The FTSE 100 was expected to open 43. 6 points higher ahead of the bell on Monday, after wrapping up the previous session 0. 32% lower at 10,690. 36.
The chancellor will use his Budget this week to protect pensioners and those saving for their retirement, as he announces plans to shield nearly 1m people from paying income tax. John Healey is expected to confirm on Wednesday that the full state pension will rise by £489 to £13,036 – equivalent to 3. 9%. However, the rise will push about 1m people on low incomes who rely on the state pension above the £12, 570 personal allowance threshold, meaning they would be dragged into paying income tax.
