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Ericsson reports strong Q1 as US tariff risks cloud outlook
Ericsson reported a stronger-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by a surge in US operator demand, even as global sales remained flat and trade tensions introduced new uncertainty.
London close: Stocks rise on hopes of UK-US trade deal
London stocks finished higher on Tuesday, lifted by renewed optimism over trade prospects and a measured response to UK labour market data.
Citigroup first-quarter earnings top Wall Street expectations
Citigroup reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations on Tuesday, bolstered by a rebound in trading activity and stronger results across all five of its business units.
Accesso Technology launches £8m share buyback
Accesso Technology Group announced the launch of a share repurchase programme of up to £8m on Tuesday, aimed at reducing its share capital.
Griffin Mining reports 'exciting' gold intercepts from Caijiaying
Griffin Mining reported a series of high-grade gold intercepts from its ongoing drilling campaign at the Caijiaying Mine on Tuesday, with recent results confirming the down-plunge continuity of the Yuan Long gold domain and underscoring the potential for significant gold resources distinct from the mine's primary zinc-lead-silver-gold mineralisation.
Oil prices slip as IEA cuts demand growth forecast
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) significantly reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth, citing mounting economic headwinds and escalating trade tensions.
Kooth revenue doubles, adjusted EBITDA rises sevenfold
Kooth shares were surging on Tuesday morning, after it reported a doubling of annual revenue to £66. 7m for 2024, driven by rapid growth in its US operations, particularly the rollout of its Soluna digital mental health platform across California.
Haleon to take full ownership of Chinese joint venture
Haleon announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 12% stake in its Chinese over-the-counter joint venture, Tianjin TSKF Pharmaceutical, for CNY 1. 623bn (around £200m), bringing its total ownership to 100%.
Eurozone industrial production accelerates in February
Industrial production in the euro area rose by 1. 1% in February compared with the prior month, according to fresh data from Eurostat on Tuesday.
Asia report: Most markets rise amid hopes for tariff stability
Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Tuesday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street where a strong rally in technology stocks lifted all three major US indices overnight.
Motor finance arrears weigh on S&U profits
S&U reported a 29% decline in profit before tax to £24m for the year ended 31 January on Tuesday, as increased arrears in its motor finance business weighed on earnings.
Beijing tells Chinese airlines to halt Boeing deliveries
China has instructed its domestic airlines to halt deliveries of Boeing aircraft and suspend purchases of US-made aviation equipment and parts, it emerged on Tuesday, deepening a widening trade dispute with the United States.
Halfords expects full-year profit at upper end of guidance
Halfords said in an update on Tuesday that it expects to report profit before tax near the upper end of its previously-guided £32m to £37m range for the year ended 28 March, following a strong finish to the year and continued momentum in its motoring services business.
Liontrust reports slightly higher net outflows
Liontrust Asset Management reported net outflows of £1. 3bn for the three months ended 31 March in an update on Tuesday, slightly above the £1. 2bn recorded in the same period last year, as challenging market conditions continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
PRS REIT portfolio performs strongly in Q3
The PRS REIT said in an update on Tuesday that its portfolio was continuing to perform strongly in the third quarter of its financial year, with high occupancy and robust rent collection, as it neared the completion of its delivery programme.
FirstGroup ends year ahead of previous guidance
FirstGroup said in an update on Tuesday that it expects full-year adjusted operating profit and earnings per share for the financial year just ended to come in ahead of previous guidance, driven by better-than-expected trading in its rail division and stable performance from its bus operations.
B&M flags profit at upper end of guidance, FirstGroup set to beat forecasts
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 27 points higher on Tuesday, having closed up 2. 14% on Monday at 8,134. 34.