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Trump says he will 'equalise' drug prices for Americans
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would "equalise" drug prices, accusing pharmaceutical companies of deep discounts in return for access to foreign markets.
Weir announces strategic and global collaboration agreement with CiDRA
Engineering firm Weir Group announced a strategic investment and global collaboration agreement with CiDRA on Monday.
Experian said to kick off hunt for next chairman
Experian is reportedly kicking off the hunt for a successor to its long-serving chairman.
Hammerson to take over Brent Cross in £200m deal
Hammerson confirmed on Monday that it was set to take full control of Brent Cross shopping centre.
US and China strike deal to slash tariffs
The US and China are to significantly lower tariffs, it was confirmed on Monday, after a key agreement was struck in Geneva over the weekend.
Diversified Energy on track to integrate Maverick, shares spark
Shares in Diversified Energy Company sparked on Monday, after the US natural gas firm said the integration of Maverick Natural Resources remained comfortably on track.
Pharma stocks slide as Trump threatens price cuts in US
Shares in pharmaceutical companies fell on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened to sign an executive order to slash the price of prescription drugs for Americans.
Pan American Silver to snap up MAG Silver in $2.1bn deal
Canada’s Pan American Silver has agreed to acquire smaller rival MAG Silver in a $2. 1bn deal, it was confirmed on Monday.
UniCredit reports strongest quarter ever
UniCredit reported its strongest quarterly performance on record on Monday, posting first-quarter net profit of €2. 8bn, driven by higher fees and trading income, lower provisions, and tight cost control.
Victrex expecting 'range' of full-year outcomes amid macro uncertainty
Victrex reported a 16% increase in sales volumes for the six months ended 31 March, on Monday, reaching 2,018 tonnes, although underlying profits declined amid what the company said was macroeconomic uncertainty.
IG Group says volatile markets push profit to top end of forecasts
Online trading platform IG Group said it expected annual earnings and revenue to meet or slightly exceed the upper end of consensus forecasts after volatile markets caused by US tariffs drove higher-than-expected levels of client trading in the fourth quarter.