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FTSE 100 movers: AstraZeneca rallies; NatWest in the red
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 6% at 6,793. 00 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Inflation takes over from Covid as biggest tail risk for investors - BofA
Covid-19 is no longer seen as the biggest risk to equity markets, according to the latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey, with inflation and taper tantrums now bigger concerns.
'No indication' AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine causes blood clots - EMA
The European Medicines Agency said on Tuesday there is "no indication" that AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine causes blood clots.
German investor sentiment improves in March - ZEW
German investor sentiment improved in March, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
London midday: Stocks in the black as sterling weakens
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Tuesday, helped along by a weaker pound.
Jefferies upgrades AstraZeneca to 'buy', hikes price target
Jefferies upgraded its stance on shares of AstraZeneca to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ on Tuesday saying the pharmaceuticals company’s impressive revenue and profit trajectory is compelling relative to EU peers, with improving quality of earnings and cash flow generation set to ease concerns.
AJ Bell appoints Helena Morrissey as chair
Investment platform AJ Bell said on Tuesday that Baroness Helena Morrissey will be appointed chair of the company on 1 July.
4Imprint profits slump 93% as it takes significant hit from pandemic
4Imprint reported a 93% slump in full-year pre-tax profits on Tuesday as it said 2020 results were "significantly" impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wizz Air slumps as Indigo Partners sells half its stake
Wizz Air was under the cosh on Tuesday after US private equity firm Indigo Partners sold just over 7. 69 million shares in the budget airline in a placing.
Greggs swings to first ever annual loss as Covid takes its toll
Greggs swung to an annual loss in 2020 for the first time in its history as its sales were hit by measures related to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the bakery chain - famous for its sausage rolls - said trading so far this year was better than expected.
London open: Stocks rise on solid US cues, amid weaker pound
London stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street, while a weaker pound also helped.
Plus500 outlook confident as trading remains strong
Online trading platform Plus500 expressed confidence in its outlook on Tuesday as it said trading in the first quarter of 2021 has remained strong, although monthly trading remains volatile.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up on solid US cues
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday, taking their cue from a solid session on Wall Street.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Tesla, Thorntons, Screwfix
Yorkshire Building Society will become the first lender to relaunch 95% mortgages in the mainstream market, nearly a year after the pandemic spooked lenders into withdrawing low-deposit home loans. However, the deal will only be available to first-time buyers and the society will apply strict conditions on lending, including ruling out flats and new-build homes. - Guardian.