Top events today: Theresa May's resignation, Bayer's acquisition, & more

Before you start your day, take a look at the major events in the country that are likely to make headlines today.

Theresa May's Resignation

An embattled Theresa May announced that she would resign as the UK's Conservative leader on Friday "in the best interests of the country", paving the way for a contest to decide the new Prime Minister after she failed to win over her ministers with a revised strategy to withdraw Britain from the European Union.

Bayer acquisition

German chemical and pharma major Bayer AG said it will complete the $63 billion acquisition of US-based biotech