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London close: Stocks mixed as US consumer confidence slides
London's financial markets closed with mixed results on Tuesday as investors weighed a fall in consumer confidence in the US, as well as a batch of fresh stimulus measures in China.
Petards subsidiary wins police ANPR contract
Petards Group announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary QRO Solutions has secured a contract valued at over £0. 6m for the supply and installation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems to an existing UK police force customer.
Agronomics investee Meatable awarded Dutch innovation funding
Agronomics announced on Tuesday that its portfolio company Meatable has been awarded €7. 6m in funding under the ‘Innovation Credit’ programme by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
Cohort flags even better first half after last year's record results
Cohort reported strong recent trading in an update on Tuesday, after its record full-year performance for 2024 saw strong growth in revenue, adjusted operating profit, and order intake, supported by a robust cash position.
Hutchmed partner Takeda gets Japanese approval for Fruzaqla
Hutchmed China announced on Tuesday that its partner Takeda has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) to manufacture and market ‘Fruzaqla’, or fruquintinib, for the treatment of previously-treated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC).
Revenue, adjusted earnings rise for Mortgage Advice Bureau
Mortgage Advice Bureau reported a 5. 4% improvement in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £123. 9m, as gross profit increased 14. 5% to £37. 7m.
Fonix reports strong full-year performance
Fonix reported a strong full-year financial and operational performance on Tuesday, with significant growth in key markets and an expanded commercial offering.
Yu Group confident after first-half growth
Yu Group reported a robust first-half performance on Tuesday, with revenue surging 60% to £312. 7m, driven by strong organic growth in meter points.
Niox reports solid first-half performance
Niox Group reported a solid first-half performance on Tuesday, with revenue increasing 12% to £21m, or 15% on a constant currency basis.
Boku swings to operating loss despite 24pc revenue jump
Boku reported a 24% increase in first-half revenue on Tuesday, reaching $47. 3m, driven by higher transaction volumes across its local payment methods.
Asia report: Markets jump as PBoC announces series of easing measures
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region were led by a surge in mainland China on Tuesday, marking their best day in over four years.
RS Group ups cash conversion target as it outlines strategy
RS Group said on Tuesday that it had identified around 150 basis points of additional cost efficiencies, which would contribute to achieving its medium-term target of mid-teen operating profit margins.
Revenue rises but earnings fall as HSS Hire removes guidance
HSS Hire Group reported first-half revenue growth of 3. 2% on Tuesday, to £170. 8m, although its earnings fell, and the board withdrew its guidance amid an operational restructure.
NewRiver agrees £147m takeover of Capital & Regional
NewRiver REIT announced a recommended cash and share offer to acquire Capital & Regional on Tuesday, in a deal valued at £147m.
Zigup maintains forecasts as new vehicle supply improves
Commercial vehicle rental provider Zigup reported significant improvements in new vehicle supply in an update on Tuesday, bolstering its fleet replacement plans amid robust demand for light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
SThree maintains expectations amid tough market conditions
STEM recruitment specialist SThree reported an 8% year-on-year decrease in net fees in a third-quarter update on Tuesday, primarily driven by an 8% decline in contract-related revenues, which now constituted 84% of total net fees.