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FTSE 250 movers: Alliance up on RIT approach; Sophos still out of favour
The FTSE 250 index of midcap shares traded slightly lower on Tuesday afternoon as commodity price woes and a weaker pound affected sentiment.
Wednesday preview: Halfords reports full year results
Halfords is expected to report a drop in full year pre-tax profit on Wednesday amid an overhaul of the business.
Director dealings: Telit Communications chairman adds to stake
Telit Communication chairman Enrico Testa has shown his confidence that the company's hardware and software products are gaining traction with industry.
The Ottoman Fund's shares suspended
The Ottoman Fund's shares have been suspended on AIM pending publication of its half-year report.
FTSE 100 movers: Inmarsat heads towards earth; Royal Mail up on sector chat
The FTSE was flat in late afternoon trade as losses made on the back of the slump in oil prices were pared back.
Genel confirms $11.45m payment for Taq Taq oil sales in April
Genel Energy said the Taq Taq field partners have received a payment of $11. 45m from the Kurdistan Regional Government for oil sales during April 2016.
US consumer confidence unexpectedly drops in May
US consumer confidence unexpectedly deteriorated in May, according to data from the Conference Board.
Norcon moves towards cancelling AIM listing
Global communications network specialist Norcon is seeking shareholder approval to cancel its listing on AIM, saying this is in the both the company's and shareholders' interests.
Advanced Oncotherapy makes good progress on LIGHT system; FY loss widens
Cancer treatment developer Advanced Oncotherapy said it had made good full year progress in developing its 'LIGHT' system, although losses for the full year widened.
Chicago PMI unexpectedly slips into contraction
Economic activity in the Chicago area unexpectedly deteriorated in May, falling back into contraction territory.
Telford Homes sells London property for £63.2m
Residential property developer Telford Homes has exchanged contracts for the sale of 150 homes and commercial buildings that are being built on Carmen Street, London, to M&G Real Estate, for a net £63. 2m.
Stellar Diamonds updates on Tongo mining-licence application
Stellar Diamonds has been verbally told its application for a mining licence over its 100%-owned Tongo project in Sierra Leone has approved by the Minerals Advisory Board there.
Shares in PCG Entertainment plunge on debt dispute
Shares in PCG Entertainment slumped almost 40% after it revealed a debt dispute that could materially affect its trading and financial position going forward.
Pound dips following positive news for 'Leave' camp over the weekend
A slight dip in the value of the pound was linked to news that a majority of those betting on the result of the upcoming referendum on membership of the European Union over the Monday holiday had put their money on the 'Remain' camp.
US house prices rise more than expected
House prices in the US rose more than expected in March, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
UniVision Engineering sees FY hit from Taiwan unit loss
Shares in Hong Kong-based surveillance and security outfit UniVision Engineering plummeted after the company's Taiwan unit reporting a TWD$25. 5 full year operating loss which it expected to hit 2016 group earnings.
Bacanora Resources 'at a crucial stage' in lithium project development
Mexican lithium miner Bacanora Minerals said it was planning further exploratory drilling at its Sonora project in the coming months, while talks with potential off-take partners in Europe and Asia were underway.
US consumer spending rises by the most in almost seven years in April
Personal consumption in the US jumped last month by the most in almost seven years.
Intelligent Energy's shares fall as interim loss widens
Shares in Intelligent Energy were down 14% as the company booked a wider first-half loss of £45. 9m due to exceptional items, from a loss of £27. 3m a year earlier.
Kainos improves annual profit, excited by opportunities in UK and US
Shares in Kainos were down more than 5% despite the IT, consulting and software solutions company booking an improved set of full-year results.