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FTSE 100 movers: Retailers fly while miners flounder
The FTSE 100 was keeping its head above the waterline in afternoon trading on Tuesday, with rising oil prices and positive retail figures driving trade.
The prime times they are a changin'
The internet has developed its own prime time, according to new research by online global traffic researcher Cisco.
Brexit vote uncertainty impacting US flows into European equities, Goldman Sachs says
The pall of uncertainty surrounding UK's future tenure in the European Union is impacting US flows into European equities, says Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research.
Eurozone economy grows more than expected in first quarter
The eurozone grew more than expected in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, Eurostat revealed on Tuesday.
US preopen: Wall Street set to move higher
Wall Street´s main market gauges were being called to start the session with modest gains, albeit with the benchmark S&P 500 set to retest its record highs.
Three words used by the strongest leaders
Whether it be the next generation of start-up bosses or if you're Bill Gates himself, business leaders tend to have a certain methodology, a way of doing business.
Wednesday preview: Sainsbury's reports first quarter trading update
J Sainsbury will on Wednesday post its trading update for the 12 weeks to 4 June.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals down on pared FY guidance
Shares in Valeant Pharmaceuticals are down as the Canadian drugmaker pared its guidance, again.
EU nations refuse to back limited licence for potentially cancer-causing weedkiller
Scores of potentially carcinogenic weedkillers remain for sale across UK and Europe despite European Union nations refusing to back a limited extension of pesticide glyphosate's licence for use.
Shell Chemical Appalachia to build petrochemicals complex near Pittsburgh
Shell Chemical Appalachia is to build a major petrochemicals complex near Pittsburgh, USA.
Custodian REIT improves profit, lifts dividend
Commercial real estate investment company Custodian REIT has turned in a strong full-year performance that saw profits, revenue, dividend and net asset value (NAV) increase.
Sports Direct better than a union, Ashley tells MPs
Controversial Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley told MPs on Tuesday that his company could do a better job than a union when it came to looking after workers.
Energy Assets Group hikes profit, invests in recurring revenue
Energy Assets Group has hiked its full-year pre-tax profit and revenue as it invested £22. 9m in assets to generate long-term recurring revenue for the business, from £22. 5m a year ago.
Rothschild climbs down from Alliance Trust interest
Jacob Rothschild’s investment vehicle RIT Capital Partners is no longer interested in acquiring Alliance Trust, it was revealed on Tuesday.
Bonds: Timing of next Fed rate hike increasingly unclear, some analysts say
Yields on key US treasury notes firmed on Monday evening even as Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen and other top US central bank officials appeared to kill off any possibility of an interest rate increase at the upcoming 15 June FOMC.
France prepares massive security operation ahead of Euro 2016
Euro 2016 kicks off this Friday amid continuing security operations in France, as French police forces prepare for possible attacks in and around the country.
New Look to invest £100m after rise in revenue, profit
Fashion retailer New Look posted an uptick in both sales and profits this week, in its first full year under the ownership of South African firm Brait.
Results round-up
Energy Assets Group has hiked its full-year pre-tax profit and revenue as it invested £22. 9m in assets to generate long-term recurring revenue for the business, from £22. 5m a year ago.
Broker tips: LSE, Weir Group, Coca-Cola HBC
Numis has reiterated a ‘hold’ rating at target price of 2,700p on the London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) ahead of its merger with Deutsche Boerse.
Carlco swings to FY pre-tax profit
Shares in technical plastics specialist Carlco rose over 4% as it swung back into the black with a strong set of full-year numbers that saw pre-tax profit at £3. 9m, from a loss of £24. 5m.