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US open: Stocks mixed as traders await non-farm payrolls
US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to the non-farm payrolls report at the end of the week.
Challenger Acquisitions is wheeling out production around the globe
Challenger Acquisitions, the company that brought you the London Eye, continued to make headway in rolling-out its giant observations wheels worldwide, despite setbacks in Indonesia.
Donald Trump reiterates support for physical wall on Mexico border
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has restated his promise to build a physical border between the United States and Mexico, after criticism over whether he had backtracked on immigration policies.
US house price growth eases in June
House prices in the US rose a touch less than expected in June, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
FTSE 250 movers: NMC looking healthy after Saudi investment; Miners lose lustre
Shares in Emirates-based NMC Health jumped as the company said it was expanding into Saudi Arabia with the purchase of a 70% stake in a hospital for $45m and and investment in a long-term care facility.
Wednesday preview: 888 Holdings reports first half interims
Online gaming group 888 Holdings is expected to report on Wednesday a drop in first half earnings in the wake of its rejected William Hill takeover proposal.
FTSE 100 movers: Investors get appetite for ABF; miners under cosh
Associated British Foods rallied and led the FTSE 100 risers after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the stock to ‘outperform’ from ‘sector perform’ and lifted the price target to 3,400p from 2,800p.
Mortice FY revenues up on acquisitions but pre-tax profits lower
AIM-listed security and facilities management company Mortice said full year pre-tax profits fell to $1. 6m from $2. 2m reflecting the impact of one-off acquisition costs totalling $0. 75m.
Broker tips: Smiths Group, AB Foods, Micro Focus
Smiths Group’s shares gained on Tuesday as JP Morgan Cazenove reiterated an ‘overweight’ rating and lifted the price target to 1,585p from 1,300p.
Satellite Solutions H1 turnover up as customer base grows
AIM-listed Satellite Solutions reported a rise in first-half turnover as its customer base surged following a series of acquisitions.
Braemar Shipping expects lower full year revenue
The tide is slowing down for Braemar Shipping Group, an international provider of technical expertise and professional marine and energy services, with revenues taking a dive during the half year period.
Dewhurst FY to reap benefits of slump in pound
Shares in Dewhurst soared as the independent supplier of lift, keypad and transport components said the slump in the pound after June's Brexit vote would help it to post “significantly” higher-than-expected full year profits.
Smiths Group given a boost as JP Morgan reiterates 'overweight'
Smiths Group’s shares gained on Tuesday as JP Morgan Cazenove reiterated an ‘overweight’ rating and lifted the price target to 1,585p from 1,300p.
London midday: Stocks rise as traders mull Yellen speech, await non-farm payrolls
UK stocks gained on Tuesday as investors continued to mull Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen’s speech at Jackson Hole and looked ahead to the US non-farm payrolls report.
Europe midday: Stocks push higher as euro loses ground
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.
EU orders Apple to pay back up to €13bn in taxes to Ireland
The European Commission has published a widely-expected decision to determine Apple's tax dealings in Ireland illegal, and ordered the US tech giant to pay up to €13bn in back taxes to the government there.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch lower as focus shifts to non-farm payrolls this week
US futures pointed to a marginally weaker open on Wall Street as investors looked ahead to the all-important non-farm payrolls report at the end of the week.
UK mortgage approvals drop to 18-month low in July
Britons looking to buy a home displayed more caution in the month following the Brexit vote, although lending to businesses held up well.
NMC Health expands into Saudi market
Emirates-based NMC Health said it was expanding into Saudi Arabia with the purchase of a 70% stake in a hospital for $45m and and investment in a long-term care facility.
YouTube live video views up 80% as it attempts to challenge competitors
YouTube's attempts to compete in the live video market appear to be showing signs of success as views of their livestreaming material has increased 80% in the last year.