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FTSE 100 movers: GSK boosted by upgrade; housebuilders slump
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 9% at 7,507. 41 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.
Body Shop collapses into administration
The Body Shop's UK business collapsed into administration on Tuesday, putting as many as 2,000 jobs at risk.
Coca-Cola Q4 revenues beat expectations
Coca-Cola reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday as it benefited from higher prices and volumes.
London midday: FTSE stays down as wage growth slows
London stocks were still a little lower by midday on Tuesday as investors mulled a slowdown in UK wage growth and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
RBC Capital starts Breedon at ‘outperform’
RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on construction materials group Breedon on Tuesday with an ‘outperform’ rating and 575p price target.
Parcel delivery firm Yodel rescued by consortium
Parcel delivery group Yodel has been bought by YDLGP - a newly-formed company backed by a consortium of investors including boutique investment bank Solana Partners and the leadership team behind rival - for an undisclosed sum.
London open: Stocks edge lower after UK jobs data, ahead of US CPI
London stocks edged lower in early trade on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data and looked ahead to a key US inflation reading.
London pre-open: Stocks seen flat as investors mull jobs data
London stocks were set for a broadly flat open on Tuesday as investors mulled the latest UK jobs data.
Silchester International takes 5% stake in ITV
Silchester International Investors has taken a 5% stake in broadcaster ITV, according to a filing late on Monday.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Nuclear reactors, ITV, Metro Bank
MPs have warned that a planned fleet of small nuclear reactors are unlikely to contribute to hitting a key target in decarbonising Britain’s electricity generation, as the government opened talks to buy a site in Wales for a new power station. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) said that ministers’ approach to developing factory-built nuclear power plants “lacks clarity” and their role in hitting a goal of moving the grid to clean energy by 2035 was unclear.