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US pre-open: Stocks set for weaker start as focus shifts to Fed meeting
US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Tuesday as caution crept in ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting and some key data releases.
London midday: Stocks slide on slump in oil prices
London stocks were in the red at midday on Tuesday as oil prices extended losses from the previous session.
Eurozone employment rises 0.3% in the fourth quarter
Euro-area employment rose 0. 3% in the fourth quarter compared to the previous three months, Eurostat revealed on Tuesday.
Car explosion kills one person in central Berlin
A car explosion killed at least one person in central Berlin on Tuesday morning.
UK's Osborne set to give green light for new rail, road projects in Budget
UK Finance Minister George Osborne is expected to accept recommendations from the Infrastructure Commission to build a high speed rail link between the northern cities of Manchester and Leeds, as part of an initial commitment of to £300m for major transport projects in Wednesday's annual Budget.
Verona Pharma excites with asthma trial results
Verona Pharma has published further encouraging clinical results for its RPL554 drug to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
Asia report: Markets lower as investors turn cautious
Asian markets ended Tuesday largely down, following on from weak performance in the US overnight, as investors appeared to turn to caution after the recent rally.
The Gym Group's reported full year loss widens
The Gym Group, which floats last November, reported better-than-expected adjusted pre-tax profit for 2015 as membership numbers grew.
French Connection full year loss widens
Full year operating losses at retailer French Connection widened on the back of a disappointing trading performance in the first half of the year as the spring collection failed to impress.
Wood Group slumps on Canaccord downgrade
Wood Group shares slumped on Tuesday after Canaccord Genuity cut its stance on the stock to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’, saying the stock was overvalued following the recent outperformance.
London open: Stocks decline as oil prices fall
UK stocks declined on Tuesday as oil prices continued to fall and mining stocks reversed the previous session’s gains.
Plunging copper price takes shine off Antofagasta FY results
Lower copper prices took the shine off full year results at Antofagasta as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation plunged 58% to $890. 7m and the company was forced to cancel its final dividend.
Europe open: Stocks edge lower as investors digest BoJ decision
European stocks edged lower in early trade, taking their cue from a mostly downbeat session in Asia after the Bank of Japan stood pat on interest rates.
Bank of Japan leaves monetary policy unchanged
The Bank of Japan left rates unchanged in negative territory on Tuesday and kept the pace of asset purchases steady at Y80trn a year as it sounded a cautious note on the economic outlook.
Inchcape's 2015 profit and revenue edge up
Automotive distributor and retailer Inchcape reported a small rise in full year pre-tax profit as revenue edged higher amid strong UK sales.
Cairn Energy reveals strong year-end cash position
Cairn Energy painted itself in a strong cash position on Tuesday, as it updated the market on its operations in the 2015 calendar year.
Balfour Beatty cuts FY losses as recovery plan takes hold
The recovery plan instigated by new Balfour Beatty boss Leo Quinn appears to be working, with full-year pre-tax losses cut by £105m to £199m and a plan to reinstate its dividend later this year.
Hastings declares first dividend as full year profit jumps 19%
FTSE 250 insurer Hastings, which listed on the London Stock Exchange in October, posted a rise in full year gross written premiums and operating profit as it declared its first dividend.
Dechra to gobble up Putney in £140m deal
Veterinary group Dechra Pharmaceuticals looked set to expand its reach in the US market on Tuesday, announcing the conditional acquisition of Maine-based generic pet pharmaceutical developer Putney.
Hansteen profits surge as property market 'plays to our strengths'
Industrial property investor Hansteen lifted full year profits 30. 6% to £171. 4m and said conditions in European markets remained ripe for it to continue to grow earnings.