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Sector movers: General retailers lead losses
General retailers were the main drag on the market, as investors waited on policy decisions from rate-setters at the Bank of Japan and US Federal Reserve.
US close: Stocks little changed ahead of Fed, BoJ
US stocks ended little changed on Tuesday as investors exercised caution ahead of rate announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
Small cap round up
Billington Holdings, a UK based structural steel and construction safety solutions specialist, has achieved the largest number of orders since the firm’s origins. Chief executive Mark Smith said: "Billington currently has the longest forward order book, in relation to capacity, in the Group's history, and the strength of this provides the company with confidence going into the second half of the year. ”.
Three outsources Glasgow customer services to Capita
Telecomminications and internet service provider Three has outsourced its customer management services in the UK to Capita, a professional services company, in a deal worth about £70m.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of central banks
European stocks ended on a mixed note, as investors looked ahead to rate announcements from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: Dairy Crest, Mitie
Dairy Crest shares are still a buy, despite the most recent concerns surrounding increases in two of the key commodities which the company relied upon, The Times's Tempus said.
Clinton bounces back in poll after return from pneumonia
Hillary Clinton appears to be clawing back some of her lead that was lost in recent weeks to rival Donald Trump, according to the latest poll from NBC/Survey Monkey on Tuesday.
University students in UK double this year
The number of students about to start university in the UK this year has doubled to 1. 87m compared to 984,000 in 1992, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
London close: Stocks rise as traders eye Fed and BoJ policy announcements
London stocks finished the session higher on Tuesday as investors braced for policy announcements from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve.
Oculus Rift virtual reality headset released in the UK
Tech fans in the United Kingdom are now able to purchase the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, after the device was released on Tuesday.
Many commodity prices set to dip in Q4, Macquarie says
Macquarie raised its one-year forward commodity price forecasts on the largest number of commodities since the start of 2011, telling clients metals and bulk commodity markets were in the midst of a mini-renaissance.
Sound Energy begins civil works in northern Italy
Europe and Africa-focused upstream company Sound Energy confirmed the commencement of civil works at the Badile exploration well site, onshore Northern Italy, on Tuesday.
Andrew Roberts to join 1Spatial as chairman
Spatial software and solutions company 1Spatial announced on Tuesday that Andrew Roberts was joining the board as independent non-executive chairman.
Fox Marble sales more than double in first half
Fox Marble Holdings announced its interim results for the six months to 30 June on Tuesday, with sales for the period more than doubling to €0. 26m from €0. 11m in the first half of 2015.
Theresa May courts NY banks and businesses to quell Brexit uncertainty
The Prime Minister met with US banks and leading business chiefs from the technology and retail sectors to reassure them over investing in the country since Britain voted to leave the European Union.
Rare Earth Minerals increases stake in Bacanora Minerals by £4.5m
Rare Earth Minerals, an investment company which focuses on lithium and rare element deposits, increased its stake in Bacanora Minerals to 19. 8% with an ‘on market’ deal worth £4. 5m.
Shop openings plummet in lead up to Brexit vote
The number of shop openings in the UK fell dramatically in the lead up to the EU referendum result, according to a report from the Local Data Company (LDC).
Results round-up
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher nailed an encouraging increase in first half profits and confirmed early progress in chief executive Véronique Laury's ambitious turnaround project.
Tricor accepts decision on VAT claim
Tricor updated the market on its ongoing VAT claim on Tuesday, confirming that the board has resolved that it will not appeal the decision of the Upper Tribunal.
Tesla faces further autopilot accusations from China lawsuit
A Chinese father has accused Tesla's autopilot system of being at fault for his son's death, in a lawsuit against the company in the country.