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FTSE 250 movers: Up day for midcaps led by Rotork, BGEO and Mitie
The FTSE 250 index joined the rest of the markets in an up-day on Tuesday, rising 0. 93% to just shy of 17,700 by late afternoon led by rises in Rotork, BGEO and Mitie.
Trump reschedules NY Times meeting after cancelling amid Twitter spat
US president-elect Donald Trump has bizarrely rescheduled a meeting with The New York Times just hours after cancelling the original meeting with the newspaper due to changes in "terms and conditions".
Dr Pepper Snapple acquires drinks company Bai Brands for $1.7bn
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has swooped in to purchase beverage maker Bai Brands for $1. 7bn, as it and its rivals make tracks to incorporate healthier products.
Sector movers: Steel-makers and miners pace gains
Renewed gains in the of bulk metals pushed Steel and Mining stocks higher for a second day.
Director dealings: Mitie CEO-elect Bentley spends £3.6m on shares
New Mitie boss Phil Bentley, who takes over from Ruby McGregor-Smith next month, splashed the cash to lift the embattled facilities management group's shares sharply on Tuesday.
Results round-up
Half year reported pre-tax profits at Babcockjumped 12% to £163. 5m on revenues up 7% to £2. 1bn and said it expected full year numbers to be in line with expectations.
General Motors granted permission to delay recall of faulty airbags
US car-maker General Motors has been spared a huge potential loss after regulators decided it would not have to recall a high number of air bags, which were originally reported to have been defective.
Eurozone consumer spirits brighter in November on hopes for fiscal spending
Eurozone consumer sentiment perked up in November, rising to its highest level since December 2015, possibly on the back of expectations that governments in the single currency bloc might be set to loosen the purse strings.
Chinese economy accelerates for a sixth month, report says
Chinese economic growth accelerated for a sixth consecutive month in October, reaching its fastest pace in almost three years, according to an independent gauge of economic activity.
Accsys Technologies' shares tumble after wider H1 loss
Accsys Technologies' shares are down a jot less than 10% after it turned in a wider first-half pre-tax loss on lower total revenue.
Tuesday newspaper share tips: Fidelity China Special Situations, Essentra
Fidelity China Special Situations rode the wave of Chinese consumption growth higher this year, vindicating the original strategy put in place by Anthony Bolton and is now a buy, according to The Times´s Tempus.
URU Metals' shares slide as it raises £640,000
Shares in URU Metals are down almost 14% as it raised £640,000 at 0. 4p a share to progress the work programme at its Zebediela Nickel Project.
Renew Holdings looks to deliver further growth
UK engineering services group Renew Holdings is confident of delivering further growth after it booked better full-year revenue and adjusted pre-tax profit.
Dollar Tree jumps after revising quarterly profit forecasts higher
Shares in Dollar Tree perked up after reporting a larger-than-expected rise in like-for-like sales for the third quarter and revising its profit forecasts higher.
Broker tips: Inmarsat, Essentra, European media
Inmarsat got a boost as Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of the stock at ‘buy’ with a 1,030p price target.
Credit Suisse reviews European media stocks; downgrades Pearson
Credit Suisse updated its ratings and initiated on stocks in the European media sector.
DX Group retains Home Office contract to provide secure deliveries
Shares in DX Group rose after the parcel delivery company announced it had retained their contract with the Home Office for secure delivery services.
Vietnam Infrastructure receives final $4.4m of Vina-CPK disposal
Investment company Vietnam Infrastructure, has received the final payment of its disposal of Vina-CPK, an operator of an industrial park and infrastructure projects, to Phuc Hung Import Export Company.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners rally but Babcock, Kingfisher slump on updates
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% to 6,832. 83 in afternoon trade.
Europa Oil & Gas can sell licence to Union Jack Oil
Europa Oil & Gas’ proposed sale of a stake in a North Lincolnshire licence for £600,000 to Union Jack Oil has been approved by the industry regulatory body.