July 29 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is expected to open 2
points higher at 7,551 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers.
* FERGUSON: Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management LP has urged Ferguson Plc
FERG.L to sell its UK business, Sky News reported on Sunday, a month after the
activist fund built up a 6% stake in the plumbing products distributor.
* LSE: The London Stock Exchange Group Plc LSE.L said on Friday it was in
discussions to acquire financial data analytics provider Refinitiv Holdings Ltd
for $27 billion, including debt. * JUST EAT: European online food delivery firm Takeaway.com NV TKWY.AS
said it was in talks about an all-share offer for Britain's Just Eat JE.L ,
announcing the possible bid after a media report about a 9 billion pound ($11
billion) merger plan. * SPORTS DIRECT: Sports Direct SPD.L founder Mike Ashley said buying House
of Fraser may have been a mistake for the British sporting goods retailer, in a
delayed results statement that also warned it could face a 674 million euro bill
from Belgium's tax authority. * ANGLO AMERICAN: Mining mogul Anil Agarwal pocketed just 6% profit from his
3.5 billion pound investment in Anglo American AAL.L, held since 2017, even
though the underlying shares rose over 50% since then, according to Reuters
estimates. * OIL: Oil prices fell on Monday as investors fretted over the outlook for
global economic growth, while weekend talks between Iran and major powers ended
on a generally positive note, suggesting an easing of tensions in the Middle
East. * GOLD: Gold prices gained on Monday ahead of this week's U.S. Federal
Reserve monetary policy meeting, which is expected to lead to a cut in U.S.
interest rates. * Britain's FTSE 100 surged on Friday led by Vodafone, which enjoyed its
best day in more than 16 years on plans to create a separate European tower
company, while mid-cap Sports Direct fell after thrice delaying its annual
results. * For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on:
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* UK CORPORATE DIARY:
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GlobalData PLC DATA.L Half Year Earnings Release
Keller Group PLC KLR.L Half Year Earnings Release
Cranswick PLC CWK.L Q1 2019 Trading Statement
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