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Castings warns of softness since Brexit vote
Foundry operator and machining group Castings has suffered from a softening in demand in recent weeks but the full effect of the post-Brexit market had yet to become fully clear.
EasyHotel announces third franchise hotel in Amsterdam
EasyHotel announced on Tuesday that it has a further 96 rooms under development by its Benelux franchisee.
Broker tips: UK engineers, EnQuest, IG Group
Rotork, Spectris and Halma were under the cosh on Tuesday after HSBC downgraded its ratings on both stocks as it took a look at UK engineers.
Future buys shopping comparison business Next Commerce
Media group Future has acquired digital shopping comparison business Next Commerce for an undisclosed cash consideration.
RockHopper buys Egypt's Beach Petroleum for $11.9m
Oil and gas explorer RockHopper Exploration bought Egypt’s Beach Petroleum for $11. 9m to increase its “exposure to low cost, cash generative production assets” in the region.
Europe midday: Stocks edge lower but miners buck the trend
European stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors digested a weaker-than-expected reading on German economic sentiment, with miners bucking the trend following well-received results from BHP Billiton and Antofagasta.
London midday: Stocks fall, sterling gains, as traders weigh UK inflation data
London stocks were sitting lower on Tuesday as investors digested mixed UK inflation data.
Debt-free Gulfsands Petroleum maintains interest in Syria
Oil and gas explorer Gulfsands Petroleum said it was debt free at the half-year stage, as it maintained its interest in Syria and continued to streamline its operations in a bid to reduce its rate of 'cash-burn'.
China's Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect link set for November launch
China’s State Council has approved the launch of the long-awaited 'Stock Connect' trading link between Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock markets, nearly two years after a similar link with Shanghai.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: Bovis Homes, Sage
Bovis Homes should hold the course on its current strategy but management will have to be patient given investors' caution and shareholders should avoid the stock, The Times's Tempus said.
Strong euro could benefit full-year numbers for SCISYS
Bespoke software systems supplier SCISYS updated the marker ahead of releasing its interim results in September on Tuesday.
US pre-open: Stocks seen flat ahead of CPI, housing starts
US futures pointed to a broadly flat open on Wall Street, with investors likely to pause for breath after the main indices closed at record highs in the previous session.
BHP Billiton posts record loss for the year
Miner BHP Billiton reported a record loss in the year to the end of June as weaker commodity prices, writedowns and the dam disaster in Brazil took their toll.
Inflation increases to highest level since November 2014
UK inflation edged higher in July to its highest level since late 2014, lifting sterling from its lows, though official figures released on Tuesday showed core inflation had slipped lower.
Numis cuts rating on H&T Group to 'hold' from 'add'
Numis cut its rating on H&T Group to ‘hold’ from ‘add’ and left its target price at 320p on Tuesday after the pawnbroker business reported its first half results.
H&T Group reports rise in first half profits despite 'challenging trading conditions'
Pawnbroker company H&T Group reported on Tuesday a 42. 3% rise in first half pre-tax profit to £3. 7m, supported by a strong operational performance and an increase in gold prices.
Asia report: Markets lose steam and yen races towards dollar
Record closing levels in the US failed to blow steam into Asia on Tuesday, with Japan particularly slumping as the yen saw renewed strength.
German investor confidence improves less than expected
German investor confidence improved less than expected in August, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Rotork, Spectris and Halma slump on HSBC downgrade
Rotork, Spectris and Halma were under the cosh on Tuesday after HSBC downgraded its ratings on both stocks as it took a look at UK engineers.