1. B&Q owner Kingfisher warns of post-Budget profit impact
Share bombed after Kingfisher undershot expectations and warned of a potential costly financial impact following the Budget.
2. FTSE 100 kicks off week on front foot
JD Sports, easyJet and banks helped lead the FTSE 100 higher on Monday.
3. ITV reportedly in crosshairs of several potential bidders
Shares surged as investors mulled rumours that a string of firms were mulling bids, including for ITV's production wing.
4. Barclays cops £40mln fine over ‘serious’ misconduct, but bank maintains innocence
Barclays failed to disclose significant payments tied to agreements with Qatari investors, said the FCA.
5. Asda ropes in industry heavyweight to lead recovery effort
Asda brought in former chief executive and retail industry heavyweight Allan Leighton as its new executive chair.
And with small caps
Quadrise shares up 18% on Auramarine greener fuel deal
RC365 Holding streamlines operations, reduces losses in first half