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US close: Shares rally as Brexit fears ease
US shares closed higher after a slightly choppy session saw early gains scaled back as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said a potential UK exit from the European Union could have “significant economic repercussions” and opinion polls showed a lead for the 'Remain' camp.
FTSE 250 movers: Dead cat bounce in Circassia
High-tech components manufacturer Senior led the fallers on the mid-cap index after it issued a pre-close trading update on Tuesday, in which it reiterated that margins in the aerospace division will be lower in the first half of 2016.
LCG proposes £10.7m placing to continue Sabet's laboured restructuring
London Capital Group has proposed a £10. 7m equity fundraising, with chief executive Charles-Henri Sabet GLIO vehicle eyeing an 80% stake in the company to replace earlier loans to the spread betting provider.
Europe close: Stocks buoyed by Yellen, economic data
European stocks saw moderate gains on Tuesday, supported by an upbeat reading on German investor confidence and gains on Wall Street as US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testified before a Senate committee.
Tribunal date set for Churchill Mining's spat with Indonesia
The tribunal ruling on Churchill Mining’s dispute with Indonesia expects to pass down a ruling in September 2016.
London close: Market fixated on looming referendum
Stocks ended higher for a second day, with banks and insurers clocking in with the biggest gains as traders waited for Thursday's referendum.
Uk's Top 100 universities warn Brexit threatens their standing
Around 100 UK university heads warned today that Britain's position as a global leader in innovation and science could be under threat if the population decides to vote Leave in Thursday's EU referendum.
SMS agrees to supply First Utility customers with smart meters
Smart Metering Systems (SMS), an integrated metering services company, has agreed to supply smart meters to customers of First Utility, an energy supplier, as part of a government programme.
Broker tips: Premier Oil, ICap, Go-Ahead
Analysts at Barclays re-jigged their recommendations on European Exploration and Production companies in order to take into account the recent rise in crude oil prices and improved investor sentiment regarding companies´ ability to execute to plan operationally.
FTSE 100 movers: Bank stocks up on Brexit confidence
The FTSE 100 ended Tuesday afternoon trading just in the green, as investors kept an eye on any Brexit-related developments ahead of a testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
GW to trial cannabinoid therapy on infantile spasms
Biopharmaceutical company GW Pharmaceuticals announced on Tuesday that it has selected infantile spasms as the fourth target indication for its Epidiolex orphan pediatric epilepsy development programme.
Instagram reaches 500 million monthly active users
Instagram's base of users is growing quickly throughout the planet, with the photo and video sharing application reaching 500 million monthly active users, it was announced on Tuesday.
NBNK Investments being delisted, wound up
NBNK Investments was reaching the end of its life on Tuesday, with shareholders passing a winding-up resolution at a general meeting held during the afternoon.
Yellen reiterates cautious approach to hiking rates
In her semi-annual congressional testimony on Tuesday Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the US central bank would take a cautious approach to hiking interest rates, closely monitoring financial developments.
Wednesday preview: Sterling volatility likely as three Brexit polls due
Wednesday may be quiet for company news but will ring loudly with the clamour around the following day's Brexit vote as three polls are due for release from YouGov, TNS and Opinium.
Director dealings: new Imperial Innovations chairman dips in
Imperial Innovations' chairman designate took the opportunity to buy shares in the company after they were hit by disappointing news about one of the company's investments.
US open: Stocks smidgen higher as investors digest Yellen testimony
US stocks were trading just a touch higher on Tuesday as investors digested the latest comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and kept an eye on any Brexit-related developments.
GTCR allays CMA concerns over PR NewsWire
Confidential concessions offered by Gorkana owner GTCR Canyon Holdings could pave the way for the clearance of its acquisition of PR NewsWire from UBM, according to a short update from the Competition and Markets Authority on Tuesday.
Jeremy Corbyn hints at prospect of snap general election
Jeremy Corbyn has said that his party is "very, very ready" to participate in a snap general election should it come to pass after Thursday's EU referendum outcome is known.
Barclays names Ophir Energy 'top-pick', upgrades Premier Oil
Analysts at Barclays re-jigged their recommendations on European Exploration and Production companies in order to take into account the recent rise in crude oil prices and improved investor sentiment regarding companies´ ability to execute to plan operationally.