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This could finally be a Super Thursday - but not for the pound
By Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior market analyst at London Capital Group.
Commerzbank shares fall sharply after negative rates hit quarterly revenues
Profits dropped sharply at German lender Commerzbank in the second quarter despite a decline in loan loss provisions and cost cuts.
FTSE 100 movers: Direct Line drives ahead, Travis tumbles
Direct Line Group topped the FTSE 100 risers after posting its half year report for the six months to 30 June on Tuesday, with gross written premiums for ongoing operations 3. 9% higher, driven by strong growth in motor in-force policies - up 2. 5% - and a 9. 5% increase in premium rates.
FTSE 250 movers: Rotork reverse; BBA takes off
Engineer Rotork led the FTSE 250 fallers as it posted a drop in first-half profit on Tuesday as revenue declined amid weaker oil prices.
UK construction output drops at fastest rate since 2009
UK construction output continued to fall in July as activity dropped by the fastest rate in seven years, further raising the risk of a recession and possibly increasing the likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut this week.
Donald Trump labels Hillary Clinton "the devil"
Republican candidate for the White House Donald Trump has referred to his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as "the devil" at a campaign event on Monday.
Microsoft sells $20bn in debt to fund LinkedIn purchase
Microsoft sold $20bn in debt overnight to help fund its acquisition of LinkedIn in what amounted to the fifth largest corporate bond issue on record, according to the Financial Times.
Keywords sees interims well ahead of expectations
Video game technical services provider Keywords Studios said it expects to report interim revenues and adjusted per-tax profits “comfortably ahead of expectations”.
Rio Tinto to invest $388m in final stage of Silvergrass mine
Mining giant Rio Tinto said it would invest an incremental $338m to complete the development of the Silvergrass mine in its Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia.
William Hill buys gaming software company Grand Parade
William Hill has acquired betting and gaming digital solutions company Grand Parade for £13. 6m in cash and shares.
Amkor Technologies posts improved profits due to smartphone demand
Amkor reported a net income of $4. 7m on revenue of $917. 3m for the second quarter results published overnight, beating analyst estimates.
Europe midday: Stocks push lower as banks slump
European equity markets were in the red on Tuesday amid weakness in the banking sector, as investors sifted through earnings.
Omega Diagnostics secures GBP1.8m R&D grant
AIM-listed Omega Diagnostics has secured a £1. 8m Scottish Enterprise research and development grant that will help fund the planned expansion of its Allersys range of reagents for use in allergy in vitro diagnostics.
De Beers encouraged by latest auction sales, but remains cautious
De Beers said it had sold $520m of rough cut diamonds in the sixth auction of the year compared with $564m in the previous sale.
Proton Power surges on sales rebound and corporate restructure
Hydrogen fuel cells maker Proton Power has impressed investors with news of strong current trading, plans to restructure the business into three divisions and for a boardroom reshuffle.
FCA to set PPI complaints deadline for June 2019
The Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday that is looking to set a June 2019 deadline for payment protection insurance complaints as it attempts to draw a line under the scandal.
London midday: Banks lead equities lower ahead of expected interest rate cut
London stocks fell on Tuesday as banking shares declined on the prospect of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England later in the week.
Sadiq Khan quadruples illegal taxi tackling team in London
Sadiq Khan has agreed to provide funds for a significant expansion of the Transport for London (TfL) team that deals with touting and illegal activity concerning taxi and private hire trades.
Asia report: Shares fall as Japan approves stimulus, Australia cuts rates
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Tuesday, with Australian markets still faltering despite a further cut to interest rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Just Eat disposes of Benelux businesses
Online food delivery service Just Eat has agreed the sale of its businesses in Benelux to Takeaway. com for an enterprise value of €22. 5m in cash.