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Platts: Tricky timing for US' renewed crude oil exports
By Dave Ernsberger, global director of oil at Platts.
Train operator income under threat in competition proposals from CMA
UK train operators could face lower incomes and be forced to allow competing services against their existing route franchises, if new proposals from the competition watchdog are enforced.
Spain's industrial output slips in January
Spanish industrial production slipped in January, as output of intermediate goods and energy proved a drag.
London open: Stocks decline on weak Chinese trade data
UK stocks declined on Tuesday as poor Chinese trade data added to worries about the health of the world’s second largest economy.
Burberry seeks help from advisers to defend against possible bid
Fashion chain Burberry has been seeking help from its financial advisers to defend against a possible takeover bid after it was found that a mystery investor had built up a 5% stake in the company, according to reports.
Europe open: Basic resources pace the decline as China data disappoints
European stocks fell in early trade, with basic resources pacing the decline following disappointing data in China.
German industrial production roars back to life in January
Germany's industrial sector roared back to life at the start of the year, registering its best growth since September 2009 on the back of strong gains in the output of cars and in construction.
Paddy Power, Betfair post last separate results
Paddy Power Betfair released the last of its results as two separate companies on Tuesday, with both bookmakers reporting admirable growth.
Esure growing confident as rates starting to rise
Insurer Esure declared its confidence for 2016 and a full year dividend of 11. 5p per share after year of good progress saw gross written premiums increase 6. 3% to £550. 3m.
NMC Health opens UAE's biggest private hospital
NMC Health officially opened the largest private health facility in the United Arab Emirates this week - NMC Royal.
Bank of England will make extra liquidity available to banks around referendum
Britain's central bank announced on Monday evening it would make extra liquidity available to lenders immediately before and after the country's referendum on continued membership of the European Union, provoking an immediate backlash from some observers, who accused the Bank of England of being politically-motivated in the timing of its announcement.
CLS portfolio up, profits down by a third
CLS Holdings described itself as being in a strong position on Tuesday, as it revealed a drop in profit but a robust portfolio in its final results for 2015.
WPP says revenue and sales grew "well over 3%" in February
Advertising agency WPP put out a brief update on its February performance in response to demand from a number of investors and analysts.
Retail sales slow in February, BRC says
Strong furniture sales helped buoy the High Street in February even as overall pace of consumer spending slowed.
Grafton reports record 2015 revenues
Building materials company Grafton Group reported a rise in full year profit as revenue hit a record.
London pre-open: Burberry in fashion ahead of Carney testimony
Market sentiment took a hit overnight from weaker than expected trade numbers out of China ahead of what may be a key hearing from Bank of England governor Mark Carney and deputy governor Jon Cunliffe before the Treasury Select Committee on the financial costs and benefits of the UK's membership of the European Union, starting at 09:15GMT.
Close Bros first half profit up despite more challenging markets
Specialist financial services group Close Brothers reported a rise in first half profit despite a more challenging market backdrop.
Npower confirms 2,400 job cuts as part of 'radical restructuring'
UK energy firm Npower has confirmed plans to cut 2,400 jobs after a year when billing issues led to the loss of 350,000 customers and a financial loss of €137m (£106m).
Burberry investigates secret stake, Worldpay breaks even
London open The FTSE 100 is predicted by City traders to fall 41 points on Tuesday morning, extending its losses from the previous day.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: BoE, BHS, Wall St bonuses, Hinkley Point
The Bank of England is preparing to protect British banks from running out of funds in the event of a Brexit vote by flooding them with a wall of money in the latest sign of the authorities’ nervousness surrounding the EU referendum. The central bank has announced it will give commercial banks three exceptional opportunities just before and after the June 23 poll on Britain’s membership of the EU to borrow as much money as they like to offset any threat of a run on banks and prevent a repeat of the chaos of the financial crisis in 2007 and 2008.