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Sector movers: Banks and insurers pace gains, Evraz and miners drag
Cyclicals drove gains on the FTSE indices as trading resumed after the Bank holiday, although it was food producers which did best, with an upgrade out of RBC giving shares in Associated British Foods a boost.
Directors dealings: Jimmy Choo boss picks up more stock
Jimmy Choo boss Pierre Denis added to his stake in the luxury shoe and fashion accessories-manufacturer after excercising an option worth a total nominal consideration of £1. 0m.
US close: Stocks fall as traders look ahead to non-farm payrolls report
US stocks declined at the close on Tuesday as oil prices dropped and as traders awaited the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
Eurozone economic sentiment falls in August
Eurozone economic confidence fell in August to 103. 5 from 104. 5 in July, more than the estimated 104. 1 fall.
Cost-cutting boosts bottom-line at Sylvania Platinum
Platinum Group Metals (PGM) producer Sylvania Platinum posted improved profits on a before and after tax basis as cost-cutting took the sting out of a drop in the company´s rate of top-line growth.
BATM advanced communications sustains growth in second half
BATM Advanced Communications, a provider of real-time technologies for networking solutions and medical laboratory systems, has managed to sustain its performance in the first half of 2016 due to the success of its Diagnostic Unit and the recovery of its Networking and Cyber division.
Tim Cook hits back at EU ruling in scathing letter
Apple CEO Tim Cook has responded angrily to the European Commission's ruling that the tech giant's tax dealings in Ireland were illegal, referring to the decision as "unprecedented" in a letter to the Apple Community.
Small cap news round-up
BATM Advanced Communications, a provider of real-time technologies for networking solutions and medical laboratory systems, has managed to sustain its performance in the second half due to the success of its Diagnostic Unit and the recovery of its Networking and Cyber division.
Beowulf Mining reports half year loss due to acquisition
Iron ore explorer Beowulf Mining reported a half year loss due to an acquisition but benefited from the weak pound.
France's economy minister Emmanuel Macron resigns
France’s economy minister Emmanuel Macron resigned from his post on Tuesday, suggesting he is preparing his candidacy for president.
Europe close: Weaker euro proves boon for region´s stocks
European stocks pushed higher on Tuesday, with a weaker euro lending a helping hand to exporters as investors continued to mull over Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s speech at Jackson Hole at the end of last week.
London close: Stocks fall as traders return from bank holiday
London stocks finished lower on Tuesday as investors resumed trading after the bank holiday and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report due at the end of the week.
Abercrombie&Fitch takes hit from exchange rates in the second quarter
Weaker sales and currency headwinds drove Abercrombie&Fitch into deep losses in its latest quarter, with sales expected to remain challenging over the remainder of the year.
Results round-up
Distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl reported a rise in first-half profit as revenue grew and the company lifted its interim dividend following a number of acquisitions.
Italy pushes for TTIP talks to continue, France calls for halt
Negotiations to create a transatlantic free-trade area between the US and the European Union would take longer than expected but would succeed, a top-ranking Italian official said.
Pressure Technologies to report a full year loss against market expectations
Engineering company Pressure Technologies said there will be a loss in its full year results, against market expectations, due to delays and legacy costs to upcoming projects.
US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves in August
US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in August, according to data from the Conference Board.
Raven Russia reports strong balance sheet as market stabilises
Guernsey registered investment company Raven Russia said the market was adapting and stabilising as it reported a strong balance sheet.
Interest rate increases depend entirely on data, Fed´s Fischer says
The US Federal Reserve vice chairman Stanley Fischer has said that any decision taken on interest rates must be taken based on economic data.
Minco moves into the red in H1
UK, Ireland and Canada zinc and lead explorer Minco said it made a first half loss of $0. 51m compared with a profit of $79,000 for the same period ended June 30, 2015.