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Brazilian inflation jumps to highest since 2003 in February
The cost of living in Brazil jumped to its highest since 2003 in February on the back of large increases in education and food costs.
Solid first half for Pan African Resources
Pan African Resources reported a quality start to the year on Tuesday, with production and earnings rising substantially in the six months to 31 December.
US house prices up 5.7% in December
House prices in the US rose a touch less than expected in December, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
Automotive, aerospace carry GKN through 2015
Steady sailing was the theme of the year at GKN, with the company reporting growth in sales and earnings across most of its operations on Tuesday.
Wednesday preview: Barratt Developments reports first half
Barratt Developments is expected to report solid revenue growth for the first half as the property developer benefits from soaring house prices.
Regency Mines confirms acquisition of Horse Hill stake
AIM-listed Regency Mines has completed the acquisition of a 5% interest in the Horse Hill development near Gatwick Airport from Angus Energy for £400,000.
Time considering acquisition of Yahoo´s core business
Time was considering the possible acquisition of Yahoo´s core business, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.
Tuesday broker round-up
HSBC: JP Morgan reiterates underweight with a target price of 410p and UBS stays at buy, 490p target.
Results round-up
Standard Chartered reported on a woeful year on Tuesday, with the company completely destroying 2014's $5. 2bn profit before tax, with a $1. 5bn loss.
Oxford Biomedica to raise £8.1m in placing
Biopharmaceutical company Oxford Biomedica plans to raise £8. 1m in a placing of 128. 4m shares at 6. 3p with new and existing investors.
Broker tips: Focusrite, WS Atkins, Just Eat
Inspired by watching a documentary about helmet-wearing French electronic music duo Daft Punk, Panmure Gordon analyst George O'Connor issued a 'buy' recommendation on music technology group Focusrite.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: Concerns about Primark's growth
The Telegraph’s Questor said on Tuesday it is concerned about Primark’s growth after its latest trading update.
Panmure says Focusrite should 'get lucky' on Daft Punk effect
Inspired by watching a documentary about helmet-wearing French electronic music duo Daft Punk, Panmure Gordon analyst George O'Connor issued a 'buy' recommendation on music technology group Focusrite.
BoE has no plans for negative interest rates, Carney tells parliamentary committee
Bank of England chief Carney on Tuesday said the MPC had no intention to impose negative interest rates on banks and revealed that a special unit had been formed to investigate the potential fall-out from 'Brexit', Governor Mark Carney revealed on Tuesday.
London's newest underground railway named for Queen
The colour and name of the newest addition to London's Tube map was unveiled on Tuesday, with Transport for London revealing the Crossrail project would be coloured purple, and titled the Elizabeth line.
US pre-open: Futures flat as investors pause after Monday's gains
US futures were flat on Tuesday as investors looked set to pause for breath following a 228-point surge on the Dow Jones Industrial Average the previous day.
Brexit would drive house prices up sharply, housebuilders warn
If the UK votes to leave the European Union on the 23 June referendum, housebuilders have warned that it could lead to a shortage of skilled construction labour, constrain investment in new house building work and so further worsen the country's housing shortage.
FCA fines WH Ireland £1.2m over market abuse failings
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined WH Ireland £1. 2m and banned it from taking on new corporate broking clients over the next 72 days.
Lloyds tops PPI complaints list at financial ombudsman
Complaints about payment protection insurance continue to be made against major high street banks, data from the financial ombudsman showed, with Lloyds Banking Group a serial offender.
Europe midday: Stocks sink on oil, Brexit concerns
Profit-taking weighed on European shares on Tuesday, with some analysts pointing to the risk that heightened concerns about Brexit might add to the already uncertain market backdrop and as oil prices retreated from their surge on the previous day .