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Amino Technologies wins software licensing contract with Hong Kong's PCCW Media
Amino Technologies, an internet solution provider to entertainment broadband operators, won a software licensing contract to provide its Enable TV device software to Hong Kong multimedia company, PCCW Media.
US open: Stocks fall as inflation figures miss forecasts
US stocks fell on Tuesday as data showed inflation slowed more than expected in July.
Mears Group revenue up as board continues turnaround
Provider of support services to the social housing and care sectors Mears Group announced its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Tuesday,with revenue of £466. 2m up 8% from the same time last year.
FTSE 100 movers: Airlines grounded as miners bounce on results
Despite mixed results, mining giants led the FTSE 100 risers on Tuesday but the index was drifting lower late in the session as rebounding oil prices weighed on airlines.
Google launches new Duo messaging app to rival FaceTime, Skype
Google has launched a new video chat application to rival, Facebook’s Messenger, Apple’s FaceTime and Microsoft’s Skype.
September rate-hike might be on the table, Fed's Dudley says
An interest rate-hike might be on the table for when the US Federal Open Market Committee's members meet in September, a top US central bank official said.
US industrial production rises more than expected in July
US industrial production grew more than expected in July, marking its biggest monthly gain since November 2014, according to the latest data form the Federal Reserve.
GSK's ViiV joint venture begins testing new HIV treatment
GlaxoSmithKline's joint venture with Pfizer and Shionogi has begun testing a new two-drug treatment for HIV that looks to reduce the number of medicines people with the virus have to take.
Linde surges on reports of talks with Praxair
Germany’s Linde AG surged on Tuesday following reports the company was in talks with US industrial gas supplier Praxair Inc about combining the businesses.
Hochschild Mining reinstates dividend, ups guidance after strong first half
Building on strong silver and gold production and buoyant precious metals markets, Hochschild Mining enjoyed a profitable half year and reinstated its interim dividend.
Hain Celestial tanks as it delays results amid accounting probe
Hain Celestial shares tanked on Tuesday as the organic and natural products company delayed the release of its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 results, highlighted potential accounting issues and said it was unlikely to meet its guidance for the year.
Home Depot's second-quarter results in line, ups outlook
Home Depot’s second-quarter results came in more or less in line with analysts’ expectations on Tuesday.
Revenue down and earnings stable at Powerflute Oyj
Powerflute Oyj announces its unaudited interim results for the six-month period to 30 June on Tuesday, with revenues excluding non-recurring items decreasing to €176. 1m from €179. 7m a year ago.
Puretech Health's Vedanta granted key US patent, analysts bullish
The US government granted a patent to PureTech subsidiary Vedanta BioScience for its Clostridium live bacterial strains, triggering a $2m milestone payment from Janssen Biotech.
Cambridge Cognition announces promising results from technology study
Neuroscience company Cambridge Cognition Holdings announced results on Tuesday from a new technology feasibility study.
US housing starts rise past forecasts in July
US housing starts jumped past forecasts in July even as a key lead-indicator for activity in the sector unexpectedly dipped.
Wednesday preview: UK jobs, Fed meeting minutes
UK jobs data from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday is expected to show a slowdown in hiring ahead of Britain’s European Union referendum on 23 June.
Santander grows earnings but issues dire outlook
Major retail lender Santander UK set off a warning flare over Brexit on Tuesday, when in releasing its half-year figures it said the June vote to leave the European Union “marked the end” of the recent relative stability in the UK banking sector.
Sirius Minerals reports comfortable cash position ahead of key milestones
Sirius Minerals reported what some analysts described as a comfortable liquidity position at the half-year stage, as the company continued to progress on its plans to develop its North Yorkshire polyhalite project.
US inflation slows more than expected in July
US inflation slowed more than expected in July, dragged down by lower energy prices, official data showed on Tuesday.