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Vertu Motors shares down as firm eyes record profits
Vertu Motors was eyeing up a record year on Tuesday, though the markets didn't quite seem to agree with the board in afternoon trading.
Walker Greenbank gets £8m insurance payment for factory flood
Luxury interior furnishings group Walker Greenbank said on Tuesday that it has received an interim insurance payment of £8m related to the flooding last year at its Standfast & Barracks fabric printing factory in Lancaster.
Economists push back timing of first BoE rate hike, poll shows
Economists have pushed back their forecasts for the timing of the first interest rate hike from the Bank of England for the third time this year, according to the latest poll from Reuters.
LSE and Deutsche Boerse close to announcing merger agreement
London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Boerse are expected to officially announce a merger agreement next week, according to reports.
Powerflute Oyj reports on stellar year
Powerflute Oyj reported a stellar 2015 on Tuesday, with revenue and earnings growing significantly during the calendar year.
LSE and Deutsche Boerse to offer customers major savings from merger
The London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Boerse will pledge almost $7bn of customer savings from their proposed merger and are planning to announce a merger agreement next week, according to reports, as the pair look to block potential rival bids from the US.
FTSE 250 movers: TalkTalk up after company admits security shortfalls
The FTSE 250 was trending down in afternoon trading on Tuesday, after weak data from China fuelled global concerns about the economic health of the People's Republic.
US open: Stocks decline as Chinese data disappoints
US stocks were in the red after worse-than-expected Chinese trade data.
Thomas Cook extends ban on Sharm el-Sheikh flights
Tour operator Thomas Cook has extended its ban on flights to Egyptian tourist spot Sharm el-Sheikh until the end of October.
Chinese exports shrink rapidly in February, but economists optimistic
China's trade surplus shrank far more quickly in February than markets had anticipated, but some economists cautioned the data was still subject to distortions linked to the Chinese New Year, even as they pointed out signs of underlying strength.
Results round-up: Worldpay, Close Bros
Market newcomer Worldpay published an impressive set of maiden results on Tuesday, though investors were not so keen on the company's ability to keep up with expectations going forward.
Tesco stopping the rot as Sainsbury's strong run continues, Kantar says
Sainsbury's was the only one of the Big Four supermarkets to enjoy increased spending in the last three months, though Tesco halved its sales decline, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel.
Wednesday preview: Prudential reports full year results
Insurance giant Prudential is expected to report a 14% increase in full year operating profit to £3. 64bn on Wednesday.
Quantum Pharma promotes Chris Rigg to CFO
AIM-listed niche pharmaceutical manufacturer Quantum Pharma has promoted Chris Rigg to the role of chief financial officer.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners slump on China data; Burberry in fashion
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 4% to 6,161. 02 at 1410 GMT, with miners suffering the brunt of the losses following soft Chinese data.
Fortescue, Vale forge £680m iron pact
As iron ore prices saw record gains early in the week, Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group formed a deal with the world's largest producer - Brazil-based Vale.
John Laing grows NAV by 15%, proposes 5.3p final dividend
John Laing Group has proposed a final dividend of 5. 3p per share after the infrastructure investor increased net asset value 15. 4% in 2015.
Tube commuters warned of "another pointless strike"
Transport for London was warning commuters in the capital of "another pointless strike" on the Tube on Tuesday, after Picadilly line drivers voted to walk out over what they described as "bullying, harassment and intimidation" from managers.
Foxtons full year profit hit by London slowdown
Estate agency Foxtons posted a drop in full year pre-tax profit as the Central London market from which it generates a significant proportion of its revenues remained challenging.