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London close: Stocks finish higher ahead of US Fed
London stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors focused on the start of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting, where a rate cut was widely anticipated.
Director dealings: Oryx International, Elementis disclose director purchases
Directors and their associates at Oryx International Growth Fund and Elementis have increased their personal investments in their respective companies, according to disclosures released on Tuesday in London.
Physiomics secures new contract from existing pharma client
Physiomics, a specialist in mathematical modelling and data science for drug development and personalised medicine, announced on Tuesday that it has secured a new contract worth £65,000 from an existing large pharmaceutical client.
Franchise Brands confident after solid first-half sales
Multi-brand franchise business Franchise Brands announced robust interim results for the six months ended 30 June on Tuesday, with a 42% increase in system sales to £206m, marking a record performance across its key divisions despite anticipated moderation in certain sectors.
Learning Technologies revenue falls, earnings rise in first half
Digital learning and talent management specialist Learning Technologies Group said in its half-year results on Tuesday that despite a subdued macroeconomic backdrop affecting overall spending on learning and talent development, it recorded healthy profit growth and strong cash generation.
MediaZest secures £0.5m in new business
MediaZest announced on Tuesday that it had secured more than £0. 5m in new business over the last two months.
BP Marsh flags strong half-year trading performance
Financial services investor BP Marsh announced a strong trading performance for the six months ended 31 July in an update on Tuesday.
Henry Boot confident despite fall in first-half profits
Henry Boot, a UK-based company specialising in land promotion, property investment and development, and construction, reported strong land and property sales in its interim results on Tuesday, although its profitability declined.
Headlam swings to first-half loss, pushes recovery outlook back
Floorcoverings distributor Headlam Group reported an underlying operating loss of £13. 1m for the first half on Tuesday, swinging from an £8. 2m profit in the same period last year.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors look to Fed meeting
Asia-Pacific stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading declines amid a strengthening yen.
Next 15 reports flat revenue in tough first half
Next 15 Group, a tech and data-driven growth consultancy, reported flat group net revenue in its first half on Tuesday, at £286. 8m, with statutory revenue unchanged at £364. 1m.
JTC shares slide despite solid first-half results
JTC, a global provider of fund, corporate, and private client services, saw its shares slide on Tuesday morning, even after it announced robust interim results for the six months ended 30 June.
Urban Logistics refinances £151m facility, acquires four assets
Urban Logistics REIT announced the successful refinancing of its £151m debt facility on Tuesday.
BAT makes leadership changes as part of 'tobacco harm reduction' focus
British American Tobacco (BAT) announced a number of leadership changes on Tuesday, aimed at accelerating its strategy to build a smokeless future and enhance sustainability.
Revenue rises but losses widen for Comptoir Group
Comptoir Group, the owner and operator of Lebanese, Middle Eastern, and North African-inspired restaurants, reported a 7. 4% increase in group revenue in its interim results on Tuesday, reaching £15. 9m, compared to £14. 8m in the same period last year.
Kingfisher lifts lower end of guidance, GSK's Blenrep accepted for review in Japan
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 54 points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 0. 07% on Monday at 8,278. 44.