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MPs call for creation of new financial enforcement authority
The treasury select committee released a report on Thursday highlighting the need for a new independent financial regulator following the failure of HBOS during the financial crisis in 2008.
Markit's flash US services PMI misses views in July
Markit’s flash US business services purchasing managers' index declined to 50. 9 in July from 51. 4 the month before.
McDonalds shares fall 3.3% after missing analyst estimates
Fast food chain McDonald's suffered a 3. 3% dip in their shares in pre-market trading on Tuesday after missing estimates for revenue and same-store sales for the second quarter.
US open: Stocks nudge higher amid earnings avalanche
US stocks edged tentatively higher in early trade amid an avalanche of earnings as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting on Wednesday.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: William Hill, Ryanair
In-the-spotlight merger interest in high-street bookie William Hill from gambling-sector players 888 and Rank Group looks like little more than an opportunistic flutter, writes Financial Times' Lex column.
FTSE 250 movers: Virgin Money flies higher, Man Group shunned
The FTSE 250 was just in the green in afternoon trading on Tuesday, amid a raft of corporate earnings releases.
ISIS claims responsibility for Rouen church attack
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack at a French church that left a priest dead and another person seriously injured.
FTSE 100 movers: Provident surges while BP slips up
The FTSE 100 was trading higher on Tuesday afternoon as reporting season kicked into gear.
US house prices rise less than expected in May
House prices in the US rose less than expected in May, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
BT's Openreach must legally separate but remain within group, says regulator
BT Group's infrastructure arm Openreach should be forced to become a legally distinct company with its own board, own staff and separate branding to give it independence from the larger group, a report from regular Ofcom confirmed on Tuesday.
Acal says Q1 profits in line, FY outlook unchanged
Bespoke electronics supplier Acal said its first-quarter group profits were in line with its expectations and that its outlook for the year is unchanged.
OptiBiotix launches healthy food range, buys majority of partner
Obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes and skin care focused life sciences company OptiBiotix Health announced on Tuesday the successful completion of a trial launch for its Slimbiome ingredients in a range of meal replacement shakes and natural snack bars.
Housebuilders subside as Deutsche Bank slashes targets due to Brexit
Deutsche Bank cut its price targets for all UK housebuilders in light of Brexit uncertainty, although the bank continued to be positive about the sector.
Huntsworth narrows H1 loss, looks to growth
Healthcare communications and public relations group Huntsworth has narrowed its first-half pre-tax loss to £8. 9m, from a year-earlier loss of £45. 9m.
DuPont beats analyst estimates in second quarter
Chemical maker DuPont boosted its end-of-year forecast after beating estimates for the second quarter in results released on Tuesday.
Asia report: Nikkei down on reports of flaccid stimulus package
Markets in Asia were mainly positive by the close on Tuesday, although stocks in Japan sold off on renewed strength in the yen, and local media reported rumours that the much-anticipated stimulus package expected from the government could come across a bit flaccid.
Broker tips: EasyJet, ARM Holdings, Hochschild Mining
EasyJet flew lower on Tuesday as Liberum downgraded its stance on the stock to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’ and slashed the price target to 930p from 1,050p following the company’s third-quarter update last week.
Tesco embraces 'store in store' format with Holland & Barrett
Tesco and health food shop chain Holland & Barrett have partnered up to introduce a health and well-being 'store in store' format in several of the grocery titan's UK sites.
Technology innovation centre launches in London's Olympic Park
The largest Technology Innovation Centre in Europe is set to arrive in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, offering a home to companies of all shapes and sizes involved in the technology industry.
Big four supermarkets all lose ground to discounters post-Brexit
Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda and Morrison lost further market share to discounters as the Big Four all saw sales drop in the weeks following the Brexit vote, though as a whole the sector saw sales bounce back slightly on previous months.