Activity in China's factory sector gathers pace - RatingDog PMI

Astrazeneca's Imfinzi receives EU recommendation from CHMP

Gold, silver, copper, oil prices continue rout after Friday selloff

Monday newspaper round-up: Benefits, tax rises, NMC Health, Thames Water

London close: FTSE hits record high as metals market selloff eases

Disney Q1 earnings beat forecasts as theme parks boom

DiscoverIE group sales rise in Q3

House price growth slows in December - Nationwide

Sunday newspaper round-up: Heathrow wins £900m relief, Artemis slams IPF takeover, Trump says Iran in 'serious talks', Zelensky expects delays to discussions, Starmer urges former Duke of York to testify in US, Iran faces inquiry demands

US close: Stocks lower as Trump announces Fed pick, PPI comes in hotter than expected

London close: FTSE gains after Trump nominates Warsh as next Fed chair

FTSE 250 movers: Miners under the cosh as precious metals prices fall

Europe close: Stocks rise as Trump confirms his Fed chair pick

Broker tips: St James's Place, Volex

Canaccord Genuity nudges up target price on Volex

FTSE 100 movers: Experian rallies on buyback; Fresnillo loses its shine

US producer prices rise more than expected in December

US open: Stocks lower following Trump's Fed chair announcement, hotter-than-expected PPI report

Director dealings: Raspberry Pi CEO raises stake

German inflation unexpectedly ticks higher in January