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Tuesday preview: UK jobs report, US debt ceiling talks in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Tuesday would fall on the UK employment report for March.
Diploma posts 30% jump in 1H sales, raises guidance
Diploma posted a strong set of results for the first half of its financial year and upped its guidance.
Europe close: Stocks end mixed as investors keep an eye on US debt ceiling talks
European shares were mostly higher on Monday, shrugging off a European Commission forecast for slightly more persistent inflation.
Broker tips: THG, Beazley
Canaccord Genuity downgraded shares of THG from 'speculative buy' to 'hold' after the e-commerce company's decision to reject a bid from private equity giant Apollo.
US open: Stocks edge up amid conflicting headlines on debt ceiling talks
Wall Street's main market gauges were little changed in early trading as investors kept a close eye on the conflicting headlines around the debt ceiling talks on Capitol Hill.
NY Fed factory index drops sharply in May
Factory sector activity in and around the state of New York worsened sharply in May, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Canaccord cuts THG to 'hold', sees potentially long road to recovery
Canaccord Genuity downgraded shares of THG from 'speculative buy' to 'hold' after the e-commerce company's decision to reject a bid from private equity giant Apollo.
Beazley still Berenberg's 'top pick' in London market
Analysts at Berenberg nudged up their profit estimates and target price for Beazley following the specialist insurer's "solid" trading statement for the first quarter, naming it their 'top pick' in the London market.
US pre-open: Futures point slightly higher
Wall Street futures were pointing to slight gains at the opening bell despite the release of a much weaker-than-expected reading for factory sector activity in the New York State area.
London midday: Stocks rise on debt ceiling hopes
Stocks were modestly higher come midday on the back of the positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US, although analysts were cautious.
London open: Stocks edge up despite US debt ceiling concerns
Stocks were being buoyed at the start of the week by positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US, although analysts were cautious.
London pre-open: Stocks set to edge up, US debt ceiling talks in focus
Stocks in London appear headed for a slightly higher start with some positive headlines around the ongoing debt ceiling talks in the US buoying sentiment.