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FTSE 250 movers: Dechra rallies after update; miners retreat
London’s FTSE 250 was down 0. 4% to 18,241. 63 in afternoon trade as investors mulled over Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech earlier on the government’s Brexit plans, in which she confirmed the UK will be leaving the single market.
Mariana talks up positive results from Hot Maden tests
Exploration and development company Mariana Resources announced a “highly favourable” outcome for its preliminary economic assessment of the high grade Hot Maden gold-copper project in north east Turkey.
Elegant Hotels posts drop in revenue but remains committed to expansion strategy
Elegant Hotels Group, the owner of six hotels and a beachfront restaurant in Barbados, reported a fall in revenue due “challenging market conditions” in the luxury hotel industry but said it remains committed to its expansion strategy.
Johnston Press sells East Anglia newspaper business for £17m
Johnston Press, the owner of the i, the Scotsman and many local newspapers, has sold its East Anglia business for £17m in order to focus on key growth areas.
UnitedHealth Q4 numbers beat on top and bottom lines
US health insurer UnitedHealth Group reported its quarterly earnings on Tuesday pre-market, comfortably beating analyst estimates as annual revenue grew by 18%.
Morgan Stanley breezes past estimates as bond trading fuels growth
US investment bank Morgan Stanley reported its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, comfortably beating analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share.
FTSE 100 movers: Rolls-Royce gains on settlement; Intertek slumps on downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was down 1% to 7,257. 84 in afternoon trade as investors digested Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech outlining the plan for Brexit.
May confirms 'hard Brexit' though final plan will face vote in parliament
Theresa May confirmed the UK will seek a new free-trade agreement rather than membership of the European Union's single market when it leaves the European Union, but said the final Brexit deal will be put to a vote in both houses of parliament.
Mark Zuckerberg to appear in court as Facebook face VR theft claims
Facebook is being taken to court by video game tech firm Zenimax Media after allegedly stealing the company's Virtual Reality gaming technology, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg due to appear in front of a hearing in Dallas on Tuesday.
Giulio Cerroni appointed CEO of IXICO
Brain health company IXICO announced on Tuesday that Giulio Cerroni will be appointed to the board as chief executive officer, with effect from 6 February.
Trump criticises House Republicans corporate tax plans
Republican plans to reform corporate tax in the United States have been labelled "too complicated" by President-elect Donald Trump, risking further hostility between him and his party.
Broker tips: Ashtead, Intertek, StanChart
Ashtead was given a boost on Tuesday after Deutsche Bank upgraded its rating on the equipment rental company to ‘hold’ from ‘sell’ at an unchanged target price of 1,600p.
Richard Moulson to join Evgen Pharma as CFO
Clinical-stage drug development company Evgen Pharma announced the appointment of experienced healthcare executive Richard Moulson as its chief financial officer on Tuesday.
Distil's earnings to be ahead of expectations after Christmas sales surge
Distil, the owner of drinks brands RedLeg spiced rum, Blackwoods gin and Jago’s cream liqueur, said earnings for last year are likely to be ahead of expectations due to a surge in sales over Christmas.
Europe midday: Stocks retreat as May outlines Brexit plan; pound bounces briefly
European stocks retreated as UK Prime Minister Theresa May outlined the government’s plans for Brexit in an eagerly-awaited speech.
London midday: Stocks decline as Prime Minister makes Brexit speech
London stocks dropped on Tuesday as traders fixated on a Brexit speech by Prime Minister Theresa May.
Picton disposes of two Bath retail assets
Property investment company Picton announced the disposal of two small, non-core retail assets in Bath for a total of £3. 23m on Tuesday.
Velocys announces 'strategic alliance' with Morimatsu
Small scale gas-to-liquids company Velocys announced on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic alliance with Morimatsu Jiangsu Heavy Industry, a subsidiary of Morimatsu Industry Company.
UK health spending 'unsustainable' unless policy changes - OBR
The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned the UK budget will be harder to balance due to the rising health care costs, with public spending needing to rise by £156bn in coming decades.
Asia report: Markets mixed as traders look to Theresa
Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday, with investors keeping their wallets closed ahead of an expected speech from UK Prime Minister Theresa May on the direction the country will be taking to navigate Brexit.