London open: FTSE falls as sell-off in metals, oil prices continues

Churchill China H2 trading in line with expectations

FitzWalter Capital abandons pursuit of Auction Technology

German retail sales rise less than expected in December

Balfour Beatty secures £315m Warwickshire Highways contract

London pre-open: FTSE seen lower as metals prices slide

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

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