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Markets: FTSE 100 jumps higher on Monday

London's leading share index was in buoyant form on Monday, with financials among the top performers as investors attempted to shake off eurozone fears.

Facebook slumps amid Morgan Stanley rumours

Investors in Facebook were feeling bruised on Monday as it sank on its second day of trading, fuelling rumours its lead underwriter had stepped in to buoy the stock in its first session.

Birth of new Greek drachma would be pained, rushed

If or when policymakers finally decide Greece should leave the euro, the exit could happen so quickly that "new drachma" currency notes might not be printed in time.

Monday's AIM news: Commodities

Frontera Resources, Leni Gas and Oil and San Leon Energy were among the 11 AIM-listed commodities companies that updated investors on Monday. Read on to see what they had to say.

Facebook faces crucial week after modest debut

Shares in Facebook may have a hard time in the coming week if its lead underwriter stops supporting the stock and managers lower down in the IPO book decide to get out.

Shares to buy, hold and sell

Luxury handbag group Mulberry is rapidly turning itself into a highly desirable global brand, finds Jim Levi. See which other stocks he'll be keeping an eye on in June.

Namibian drilling plans boost Chariot Oil & Gas

Shares in Chariot Oil & Gas jumped on Monday as it announced drilling operations on the Nimrod prospect in Namibia would commence around July 2012.

Red faces at Nasdaq after Facebook fiasco

Nasdaq's chief executive Bob Greifeld admitted he was "embarrassed" by the technical problems which blighted early trading of Facebook shares for private investors on Friday.

New World Oil & Gas hails year of progress

New World Oil & Gas posted a 2011 loss of about £2.6 million as it closed the doors on what it described as a year of "outstanding progress" across its portfolio.

Red Emperor to join Shabeel North drilling

Red Emperor Resources announced on Monday that it has exercised its option to participate in the drilling of the Shabeel North well, scheduled to spud in the first week of June.

Apple, Samsung CEOs in US court talks over patent row

Apple and Samsung Electronics come face to face on Monday in mediation over a dispute in which the iPhone maker claims the Korean firm has copied some of its products.

Hybridan's Small Cap Wrap

Updates from Atlantic Coal, Avanti Communications and ValiRx are just the tip of the iceberg in the latest round-up from the ever-busy Hybridan team.

The week ahead...

ASOS and MITIE are among the collection of companies reporting in the coming five days, while investors can also expect a slew of economic data. See what's in store...

Markets: The week that was (14-18/05/12)

Events - and non-events - within the eurozone set the tone for trading in London over the last five days. Read about all the market and corporate highlights in our round-up.

Markets: FTSE 100 hit by eurozone downgrades on Friday

London's blue-chip share index slid into the red on Friday in the face of eurozone worries, after Moody's downgraded 16 Spanish banks and Fitch cut Greece's credit rating.

UK retail shares: Winners and losers

High rents and out-of-town supermarkets are helping to kill off high street retailers - to survive, they must realise the status quo is not an option, says David Prosser.

Friday's AIM news: Commodities

Amur Minerals and Bullabulling Gold were among the 11 AIM-listed commodities companies that updated investors on Friday. Read on to see what they had to say.

Range reassures investors over Shabeel suspension

Range Resources on Friday published an open briefing interview that gave more detail on Thursday's suspension of the Shabeel-1 well in Puntland, Somalia.

Facebook - fairytale or nightmare?

The flotation of the social networking phenomenon will be watched closely by many eyes in the City. The question they are asking is: "Do I believe the Facebook story?"

LSE profits up 30%

The London Stock Exchange Group has reported profits up nearly a third, driven by the inclusion of its newly acquired index business and its clearing unit.