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Eurozone unemployment drops to lowest since May 2009 in December
The eurozone unemployment rate unexpectedly declined in December, according to figures released by Eurostat on Tuesday.
Genel Energy's shares drop as Canaccord cuts rating to 'hold'
Genel Energy’s shares fell on Tuesday as Canaccord Genuity cut its rating to ‘hold’ from ‘speculative buy’ and reduced the target price to 75p from 140p, saying the tough conditions of 2016 continue.
Cambria Africa extends open offer after profits rise
Cambria Africa, an AIM listed active investment company primarily focused on Zimbabwe, has extended its open offer after its latest trading update showed a 131% increase in profits for its Payserv subsidiary.
Earthport revenue increases as cross-border transactions surge
Cross-border payment provider Earthport expects to report an increase in revenue supported by a rise in the number of transactions and payment volumes for the first half of the year.
Weaker sterling boosts Aberdeen Emerging Markets
Aberdeen Emerging Markets posted its annual report for the year to 31 October on Tuesday, with net asset value performance of 36. 4% during the year, and mid market share price performance of 36. 1%.
CityFibre expects to report a revenue in excess of £15m
AIM-listed CityFibre, a builder and operator of fibre optic infrastructure, expects to report a rise in revenue following an acquisition of infrastructure assets at the beginning of 2016 and as the company added a new internet connections.
Trump sacks attorney general Yates after rejection of executive order
Donald Trump has fired the acting US attorney general Sally Yates after she refused to enforce an executive order from the President to ban immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
UK consumer confidence remains negative in January, GfK reveals
UK consumer confidence improved in January but was still in negative territory on worries about Brexit and a weaker pound, according to a widely followed survey on Tuesday.
Redefine sells Manchester property for £30m to reduce its debt
Real estate investment trust Redefine International has sold a Manchester property for £29. 15m to Essex County Council in a bid to reduce its debt.
Europe open: Stocks nudge higher as investors eye GDP, inflation figures
European stocks nudged higher in early trade as investors looked to the release of some key eurozone data and continued to assess US President Donald Trump’s latest policy decisions.
London open: Stocks little changed as Trump, Brexit in focus
London stocks were little changed at the open on Tuesday as investors sifted through some corporate releases and continued to mull over US President Donald Trump’s latest policy decisions.
FCA fines Deutsche Bank £163m for anti-money laundering control failings
Deutsche Bank has been slapped with a £163m fine by the Financial Conduct Authority for failing to maintain adequate anti-money laundering controls.
Nostrum confirms stellar fourth quarter as it completes drilling projects
Independent oil and gas company Nostrum Oil & Gas announced its operational update for the year to 31 December 2016 on Tuesday, with average daily production of 40,351 boepd during the year, just ahead of guidance for 40,000 boepd.
Wood Group secures five-year contract with Hess in Malaysia
Wood Group has been awarded a five-year operations and maintenance contract with Hess Exploration & Production Malaysia to support its new-build fixed and floating offshore facilities in the North Malay Basin development area located approximately 150km north east of the Peninsular Malaysia.
Ocado sales and earnings improve while net debt widens
Online grocery retailer Ocado posted its preliminary results for the year to 27 November 2016 on Tuesday, with gross retail sales improving 13. 6% to £1. 27bn over the year.
British Land lets over 80% of Mayfair property
Property management firm British Land has let 83% of its Mayfair commercial development just four months after its launch in September.
Shell eyes book profit from $3.8bn sale of North Sea assets
Royal Dutch Shell has struck a pair of deal to sell assets in the North Sea and offshore Thailand for a total of $4. 7bn.
Polymetal increases stake in Tarutinskoye to 100pc
Polymetal International announced on Tuesday that it has fully consolidated its interest in Vostochny Basis - the licence holder for the Tarutinskoye copper deposit - increasing its stake from 75% to 100%.
Britvic posts Q1 revenue growth, confident over full year
Britvic said it was confident of meeting market expectations for the full year as it reported growth in first-quarter revenue.
Intermediate Capital AUM improves as portfolio size shrinks
Intermediate Capital published a trading statement for the three months to 31 December on Tuesday, with total assets under management up 3% to €22. 6bn in the quarter.