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Branson reportedly meets May to discuss Brexit impact
Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson has held secret talks with Theresa May in an effort to boost his plea for a second referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union (EU), Sky News reported.
Wang Yubin resigns from China Nonferrous Gold board
Mineral exploration and mining company China Nonferrous Gold announced on Monday that executive director Wang Yubin has resigned from the board.
Director dealings: Limerick doubles stake in Roxi Petroleum
Roxi Petroleum director Edmund Limerick has doubled his stake in the Central Asian oil and gas company as it battles to advance several wells towards production.
IAG traffic up 13.6% in June
British Airways and Iberia parent International Consolidated Airlines said group traffic, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres, rose 13. 6% in June from last year.
Commodities: gold and silver rise as safe-haven queue grows
Commodity prices were mostly lower on Tuesday afternoon, notably barring gold and silver as traders queued towards safe-haven assets following the Brexit vote.
Actor Christoph Waltz blasts Brexit campaign
Hollywood actor Christoph Waltz has had his say on the turmoil caused by Britain's decision to leave the European Union via referendum last month, referring to the "abysmal stupidity" of the Leave campaign.
CMA orders DX to halt combination with Legal Post and First Post
DX Group found itself on the receiving end of an order from the Competition and Markets Authority order on Tuesday, as the authority said it has reason to believe its acquisition of Legal Post and First Post in May could be hindering competition.
Bonds: First UK gilt auction since Brexit vote sees strong demand
UK gilts gained ground on Tuesday following uninspiring services data, while the government’s first auction since the vote to leave the European Union attracted healthy demand.
FTSE 250 movers: Brexit woes hit property shares; Acacia shines on gold price rise
Housebuilders were in the red on Tuesday on the back of Brexit worries as the FTSE 250 index moved lower.
Results round-up
St Modwen Properties increased its interim dividend 2% but said it would be likely to take a more cautious approach to strategy after the Brexit decision cast a veil of uncertainty over the UK property market.
US open: Stocks fall as Brexit worries weigh on sentiment
US stocks opened lower on Tuesday as investors returned from the long holiday weekend and as concerns about the impact of Brexit resurfaced.
Empresaria acquires Rishworth Aviation Ltd for $10m cash
International specialist staffing group Empresaria has acquired an 82. 6% interest in New Zealand's Rishworth Aviation and its sister companies for US$10. 0m cash.
The Gym Group bulks up on membership numbers in first half
The Gym Group on Tuesday announced a rise in membership by 19. 4% to 424,000 and the successful opening of six new gyms in the first half of this year.
Forterra considers mothballing two plants due to 'economic uncertainty'
Producer of manufactured masonry products Forterra said profit was in line with expectations but is considering mothballing two plants due to current economic uncertainty.
FTSE 100 movers: Property fund suspensions bash Standard Life, Aviva
Standard Life was under the cosh after announcing it had suspended dealing in its UK Real Estate fund following a rapid increase in redemption requests. The announcement raised fears about the health of the commercial property market, sending stocks in the sector lower. Aviva shares were lower after it did the same.
Tavistock Investments' shares surge after FY results
Shares in Tavistock Investments are up almost 13% after it posted a wider full-year pre-tax loss of £2. 8m, from a year-earlier loss of £0. 98m, accompanied with an encouraging outlook.
Aviva suspends property fund redemptions after Brexit vote
Aviva, the savings and investment group, has suspended redemptions from its £1. 8bn property fund, the Guardian reported.
Huawei apologises after misleading advertisement
One of the world’s largest smartphone makers, Huawei, has been forced to take down an advertisement for its flagship P9 smartphone after it was discovered to be misleading.
Wednesday preview: FOMC releases meeting minutes
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday releases the minutes of its last policy meeting when the central bank decided to keep policy unchanged following a weak jobs report in May.
Samsung expected to report biggest profit in two years
Smartphone and flatscreen giant Samsung Electronics Co is set to issue guidance for its best quarterly profit in two years on Thursday, when it releases estimates for its second-quarter earnings.